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Okta Engineer, Senior Consultant

Guidehouse · McLean, VA · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$113k–$188k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Senior Okta Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Okta-based authentication services for a large, federated U.S. government agency. This role is critical to modernizing identity and access management (IAM) across a complex, multi-tenant environment with stringent security and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Arcitect and deploy scalable Okta solutions for authentication, federation, and lifecycle management across multiple domains and agencies.
  • Design and implement Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and adaptive access policies aligned with federal security standards.
  • Integrate Okta with cloud and on-premise applications, including custom APIs and legacy systems.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure seamless identity workflows.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Okta performance and security posture.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Information Systems, or Computer Science or related field.
  • US Citizenship is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in identity and access management, with at least three (3) years focused on Okta.
  • Proven experience architecting and deploying Okta in federated environments with complex trust relationships.
  • Deep understanding of SAML, OIDC, OAuth2, SCIM, and related identity protocols.
  • Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53).
  • Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Okta APIs).
  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
  • Broad knowledge of cybersecurity threats and mitigating IT solutions.
  • Experience developing cybersecurity policies.

Qualifications

  • Active security clearance.
  • At least two (2) current Okta certifications (e.g., Okta Certified Professional, Administrator, Consultant, Developer).
  • Experience supporting Federal IT projects that integrate multiple IAM technologies.
  • Additional relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM).

Skills

  • Knowledge of Okta including features, integrations, and architecture in a full IAM stack.
  • Experience configuring user authentication policies and application connections in Okta.
  • Experience configuring and managing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) factors for Okta users, including Okta Verify, FIDO tokens, One-Time Passcodes, and RSA tokens.
  • Experience troubleshooting Okta user authentication and application issues.

Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package.
  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance.
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays.
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan.
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life.
  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.
  • Student Loan PayDown.
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.
  • Skills Development & Certifications.
  • Employee Referral Program.
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach.
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program.
  • Mobility Stipend.

Guidehouse

Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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