Senior Okta Architect/Engineer - Quantico, VA (Hybrid) - Secret Clearance Information Technology

SOC LLC; Quantico (VA); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SOC LLC on the DCSA program at Quantico, VA is seeking a Senior Okta Architect/Engineer to lead enterprise IAM initiatives with a telework focus and onsite presence of two days per week. You will own the Okta architecture and strategy, driving advanced authentication, lifecycle management, and API access controls across a large hybrid environment.

The role requires deep Okta expertise, 10+ years in IAM, a current Secret clearance (TS/SCI eligible preferred), and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IAM with 5+ years in Okta in large-scale environments.
• Active Secret Clearance required, TS/SCI eligible.
• 8570 IAT Level II (or higher) certification at hire.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise Okta IAM solutions aligned with security strategy and compliance.
• Develop and maintain the Okta roadmap, optimize security and automation.
• Lead architectural reviews and mentor junior Okta engineers.
• Implement advanced authentication policies, adaptive MFA, and workflows.
• Collaborate with business and tech teams to ensure seamless IAM integration.

Skills

Okta

IAM architecture

SSO

MFA

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Okta Platform

Okta Workflows

APIs

Job description

Position Overview

Our Client is actively hiring a Senior Okta Architect/Engineer in support of our Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) program based out of Quantico, VA. This is primarily a Telework position with a requirement to be onsite at least two (2) days a week or as needed at Quantico Marine Corps Base, VA.

We are seeking an exceptionally skilled and experienced Senior Okta Architect/Engineer to lead our enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) initiatives. The ideal candidate will serve as the technical authority for our Okta platform, responsible for enterprise-wide architecture, strategic planning, advanced implementation, and optimization of our Okta Identity and Access Management solutions. This senior‑level role requires deep expertise in designing and implementing complex IAM architectures that ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our organization's data and systems across a large‑scale, hybrid enterprise environment.

The Senior Okta Architect/Engineer will leverage the complete Okta ecosystem, including Advanced Single Sign-On (SSO), Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Universal Directory, Advanced Lifecycle Management, API Access Management, and Okta Workflows to architect and enforce our Zero Trust security model. This role will also involve strategic planning, vendor engagement, and serving as the primary technical liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Identity and Access Management, with at least 5 years of hands‑on experience architecting and implementing Okta solutions in large‑scale enterprise environments (10,000+ users).
• Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance REQUIRED, eligible to be upgraded to TS/SCI.
• Certification Requirements: Must meet 8570 certification requirements at the time of hire: IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CISSP, CASP+, or higher tiered 8570 certification).
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or a related field; Master's Degree preferred. An equivalent combination of military service and/or at least ten (10) years of significant, relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Security Certifications: CISSP, CISM, or equivalent advanced security certification.
• Okta Certifications: Okta Certified Professional, Okta Certified Administrator, or Okta Certified Consultant.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Strategic Planning

• Design and architect enterprise‑wide Okta IAM solutions that align with organizational security strategy, business objectives, and compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain the Okta platform roadmap, identifying opportunities for optimization, automation, and enhanced security.
• Lead architectural reviews and provide technical guidance on complex IAM initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging Okta features and IAM technologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Design disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for the Okta platform.

Advanced Implementation and Configuration

• Lead the design and implementation of complex Okta integrations with enterprise applications, cloud services, and legacy systems.
• Architect and implement advanced authentication policies, including adaptive MFA, risk‑based authentication, and context‑aware access controls.
• Design and implement sophisticated Okta Workflows for automated provisioning, de‑provisioning, and lifecycle management.
• Develop custom integrations using Okta APIs, SDKs, and webhooks to meet unique business requirements.
• Implement and optimize API Access Management for securing APIs and microservices.

Platform Governance and Optimization

• Establish and enforce governance frameworks for Okta platform management, including change control, configuration management, and security policies.
• Conduct regular platform health assessments, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
• Implement monitoring and alerting strategies to ensure platform availability and performance.
• Lead security audits and compliance assessments of the Okta environment.
• Optimize license utilization and manage vendor relationships.

Technical Leadership and Collaboration

• Serve as the primary technical authority and subject matter expert for all Okta‑related initiatives.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and resolution for complex SSO, authentication, authorization, and lifecycle management issues.
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security operations, network, application development, and business teams to ensure seamless IAM integration.
• Lead cross‑functional teams in the planning and execution of major IAM projects.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior Okta engineers and administrators.

Documentation and Knowledge Management

• Create and maintain comprehensive enterprise architecture documentation, including solution designs, integration patterns, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
• Develop technical standards and best practices for Okta implementation and management.
• Create detailed technical specifications and design documents for complex integrations.
• Maintain configuration management database (CMDB) entries for Okta components.

Training and Enablement

• Develop and deliver advanced training programs for IT staff and administrators on Okta capabilities and best practices.
• Provide mentorship and career development guidance to junior team members.
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and workshops for stakeholders.
• Stay current with the latest Okta features, IAM trends, security best practices, and industry standards through continuous learning and professional development.

Vendor and Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary technical liaison with Okta support and professional services.
• Participate in vendor roadmap discussions and provide feedback on product enhancements.
• Present technical solutions and recommendations to senior leadership and business stakeholders.
• Translate complex technical concepts into business value propositions.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• This is primarily a Telework position with a requirement to be onsite up to two (2) days a week.
• If alternate worksite is other than DCSA facilities or corporate office space, must have the reliable ability to communicate over voice (cell phone preferred) and stable, capable internet connection.
• Must be able to communicate complex technical ideas to a diverse customer base both verbally and in written form.

Employment Prerequisites

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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Estimated Min Rate: $84.00

Estimated Max Rate: $120.00