Zero Trust Security Engineer - Okta

ASRC Federal; Quantico (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal is seeking an Intermediate Okta Engineer to support the DCSA program based out of Quantico, VA. You will administer the Okta Identity Cloud, implement SSO, MFA, lifecycle workflows, and integrations with AD/LDAP and cloud environments while maintaining Zero Trust alignment.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on Okta experience in federal settings, Active TS/SCI eligibility, and 8570 IAT Level II certs. The position is primarily telework with onsite two days weekly at Quantico.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience administering, configuring, and supporting the Okta Identity Cloud in enterprise/federal environments.
• Active Top‑Secret Clearance REQUIRED, eligible for TS/SCI upgrades.
• Must meet 8570 IAT Level II certification requirements at hire (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent mix of military service and 5+ years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage, configure, and maintain daily operations of the Okta Identity Cloud, including SSO and MFA.
• Develop and enforce granular sign-on policies and adaptive MFA.
• Design and troubleshoot automated provisioning/deprovisioning and lifecycle workflows.
• Configure Okta Workflows or scripting to automate IAM tasks and onboarding processes.
• Connect Okta with AD/LDAP/HR systems and cloud environments (AWS, Azure AD).
• Integrate SaaS and on-prem apps using SAML, OIDC, WS‑Fed, and SCIM protocols.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to log Okta events in SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk).
• Support Zero Trust by aligning authentication policies with endpoint posture tools.

Skills

Okta

IAM

Active Directory

LDAP

SAML

OIDC

OAuth 2.0

SSO

MFA

Lifecycle Management

Okta Workflows

PowerShell

Python

Zero Trust

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems Management or related field

Tools

Okta Certified Professional

Okta Certified Administrator

Okta Certified Consultant or Developer

Job description

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are atop veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work

Position Description:

ASRC Federal is actively hiring an Intermediate Okta Engineer in support of our Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) program based out of Quantico, VA.

We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Identity and Access Management (IAM) professional to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the administration, configuration, maintenance, and integration of our Okta Identity Cloud platform, ensuring secure, seamless, and compliant access to DCSA applications and resources.

This role will focus on leveraging Okta's core features, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Lifecycle Management (LCM), Universal Directory, and Okta Workflows—to support our Zero Trust architecture and secure our hybrid workforce.

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. Additional onsite time may be required during initial onboarding and program integration.

• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience administering, configuring, and supporting the Okta Identity Cloud platform in an enterprise or federal environment.
• IAM Expertise: Strong understanding of identity‑centric security, directory services (Active Directory, LDAP), and modern federation protocols (SAML 2.0, OIDC, OAuth 2.0).
• Active Top‑Secret Clearance REQUIRED, eligible to be upgraded to TS/SCI
• Must meet 8570 certification requirements at the time of hire. IAT Level II (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SCCP or higher tiered 8570 certification
• Bachelor’s Degree, in Cybersecurity, Information Systems Management or a related field or an equivalent combination of military service and/or at least five (5) years of significant, relevant work experience
• Desired Certifications: Official Okta certifications are highly desired:
• Okta Certified Professional
• Okta Certified Administrator
• Okta Certified Consultant or Okta Certified Developer (plus)

Responsibilities:

Solution Administration and Configuration

• Manage, configure, and maintain the daily operations of the Okta Identity Cloud platform, including Universal Directory, Single Sign‑On (SSO), and Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Develop, implement, and enforce granular sign‑on policies, adaptive MFA, and application‑level access controls.

Lifecycle Management & Automation

• Design, implement, and troubleshoot automated provisioning, deprovisioning, and user lifecycle workflows (Lifecycle Management) across various target applications.
• Utilize and configure Okta Workflows or scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python) to automate manual IAM tasks and onboarding processes.

Directory & Application Integration

• Connect and integrate Okta with authoritative source directories (Active Directory, LDAP, HR systems) and cloud environments (AWS, Azure AD).
• Onboard and integrate SaaS, web‑based, and legacy on‑premise applications using SAML, OIDC, WS‑Fed, and SCIM protocols.

Security & Compliance Integration

• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to integrate Okta system logs with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools (e.g., Splunk) for security monitoring and audit reporting.
• Support the implementation of Zero Trust architecture by aligning Okta authentication policies with endpoint posture assessment tools (e.g., Palo Alto GlobalProtect, crowd‑sourced agents).

Troubleshooting and Support

• Serve as the Tier‑2/Tier‑3 Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Okta‑related issues, troubleshooting authentication failures, provisioning errors, federation mismatches, and user access issues.

Documentation and Training

• Create and update high‑quality engineering runbooks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), architecture diagrams, and user guides.
• Train and mentor junior support technicians and help desk staff on basic Okta troubleshooting and identity lifecycle actions.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• 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. Additional onsite time may be required during initial onboarding and program integration.
• 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

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.