Senior Okta ICAM Solutions Architect

ZipRecruiter; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking an experienced Okta-focused Credential and Access Management Solutions Architect. This role involves designing and integrating Okta solutions, leading application migrations, and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IAM architectures and work closely with Agile teams to implement effective access management strategies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on engineering experience in Okta solutions.
• Ability to develop technical documentation and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Migrate applications from IBM WebSEAL to Okta.
• Design and deploy Okta LCM solutions with LDAP services.
• Provide technical leadership for IAM integrations.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Okta certifications

Cloud Solutions Architect certifications

Tools

MS Office Products

Okta Access Gateway

SAML

OIDC

OAuth 2.0

PAM technologies

Job description

Job Description

Salary:

Location: Remote (with in-office work as required)

Clearance Requirement: Must be a U.S. (green cards not accepted) and eligible for a public trust clearance

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Okta-focused Credential and Access Management (ICAM) Solutions Architect with expertise in designing, developing, and integrating Okta Lifecycle Management (LCM) solutions. The ideal candidate will lead application migrations and integrations, implement Okta automation workflows, and develop IAM architectures that integrate management, access governance, and authentication services within enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Migrate applications from the IBM WebSEAL platform to Okta
2. Design, develop, configure, integrate, test, and deploy Okta LCM solutions with LDAP services utilizing SCIM, Okta Workflows, and Okta Hooks
3. Develop technical architectures for access management integration across client infrastructure and applications
4. Utilize programming including Okta REST APIs, Sign-in Widgets, SDKs, Java, JavaScript, JSP/Servlets, and SQL
5. Work with Agile methodologies, translating user stories and requirements into Okta configurations within two-week development sprints
6. Provide technical leadership for IAM integrations, guiding implementation and testing efforts
7. Lead, train, and mentor junior team members
8. Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and industry partners to identify new opportunities

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on engineering experience in designing, configuring, and deploying Okta solutions in a production environment
• Advanced expertise in Okta Access Gateway, SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, PIV/CAC/Smartcard authentication, PKI, FIDO 2.0, MFA, and passwordless authentication
• Hands-on experience with Okta LCM, SCIM, Okta Workflows, Okta Hooks, automations, Directory integrations, user management, and governance
• Familiarity with IAM and ICAM policies aligned with Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and Federal ICAM directives (e.g., Executive Order 14028, OMB M 22-09)
• Ability to develop technical documentation and presentations
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and multitasking abilities
• Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work remotely while maintaining strong communication with teams in Rosslyn, VA and Washington, DC

Additional Qualifications

• Okta certifications
• Experience with Ping, Microsoft, ForgeRock, and SailPoint IAM solutions
• Cloud Solutions Architect certifications (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Hands-on experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) technologies (CyberArk, Thycotic, etc.)

Company Description

RedMatter Solutions is an advanced cybersecurity firm based in Arlington, VA, focused on identifying management tools and techniques to protect our clients’ sensitive data and networks. Our SMEs are recognized as leaders in their fields. We deliver customized solutions to help clients develop, implement, and maintain their information security programs, policies, and strategies.

RedMatter Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.