Okta Database Administrator

Summary

Client Agency is Defense Logistics Agency
Ensures the stable operation of DLA’s Okta environments.
Includes planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network software and communication links within DLA’s Okta footprint.
Organizes and directs the configuration and operation of DLA’s Okta.
Analyzes and resolves end user software program and connectivity issues.
Conducts capacity and performance analysis and provides system configuration change and upgrade recommendations.
Increases system administrator efficiency and accuracy via the use of automated tools and scripts, develops system administrator procedures, and conducts system administrator training and skills assessment.
Provides end user training.
Provides recommendations on technology direction to align with business vision.
Provides local and remote maintenance support to various operational systems within the DLA Okta footprint.
Support includes general maintenance, upgrades, and new installs of servers and applications.
Directs the work of other system administrators to provide the day-to-day system administration to include system and resource optimization, and user assistance.
Applies advanced technical knowledge of application networking, including load balancing applications, and ensuring fault tolerance.

Requirements

• Must possess IT-II security clearance or have a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC).
• (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies)
• Relevant Okta certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.
• Five (5) years of overall professional experience supporting Okta environments with progressively higher responsibility in the IT field.
• Proposed Okta administrators shall be fully trained with demonstrable experience deploying and maintaining Okta environments for large enterprises.
• Personnel will also be well-versed in configuring Okta integrations to work with typical enterprise technologies like Active Directory, firewalls, APIs, Zero Trust endpoints, etc.
• Oral presentation experience and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience supporting Okta environments with progressively higher responsibility in the IT field.
• Experience with network infrastructure, server management, and application deployment.
• Knowledge of Okta architecture, integration, and security features.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with load balancing and fault tolerance techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Skills

• Advanced technical knowledge of application networking, including load balancing applications, and ensuring fault tolerance.
• Experience with Okta environments and configurations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Semi-monthly pay cycle