Zero Trust Security Engineer - Okta

Colonial Group; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework

Onsite two days per week at Quantico

Job summary

ASRC Federal seeks an Intermediate Okta Engineer to support the DCSA program based out of Quantico, VA. The role focuses on administering the Okta Identity Cloud, configuring SSO, MFA, LCM, and directory integrations to ensure secure access for a hybrid workforce.

You will implement policies, automate provisioning, and collaborate with cybersecurity teams to align with Zero Trust and SIEM integrations, while onsite two days weekly and telework as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience administering Okta Identity Cloud in an enterprise or federal environment.
• Active Top-Secret Clearance REQUIRED, eligible to TS/SCI upgrade
• IAT Level II certification or higher (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SCCP)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity or related field or equivalent experience
• Okta certifications desirable: Okta Certified Professional/Administrator/Consultant/Developer

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Okta Identity Cloud including Universal Directory, SSO, and MFA.
• Develop and enforce granular sign-on policies and adaptive MFA.
• Design and troubleshoot automated provisioning and lifecycle workflows.
• Configure integrations with AD/LDAP and cloud directories (AWS, Azure).
• Onboard SaaS/web/legacy apps using SAML, OIDC, WS-Fed, SCIM.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity to integrate Okta logs with SIEM (Splunk) and support Zero Trust.
• Create runbooks and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Okta Identity Cloud

SSO

MFA

Lifecycle Management

SAML 2.0

OIDC

OAuth 2.0

Active Directory

Zero Trust

Federation

Education

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

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Okta Workflows

SIEM Splunk

LDAP

Job description

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 Requirements:

• 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