Government and Public Sector - Cybersecurity - Okta Engineer

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The opportunity

 

EYGovernment and Public Sector (GPS) practice is a robust and emerging practice with tremendous potential for growth - and we are prepared to tap into that potential. Our US GPS practice combines an understanding of the public sector’s diverse needs, focused on delivering improved public services, with private sector leading practices. We respond to our client’s issues by bringing together highly skilled professionals across our Technology Consulting services. Are you ready to join our team and help build a better working world?

 

Your key responsibilities

 

We are seeking an experienced Okta Engineer to support our government customer. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing support of Okta-based Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. You will play a critical role in ensuring secure and seamless access to applications and systems for our organization and its users. As an Okta Engineer, you will work closely with internal stakeholders, including security, IT operations, and development teams, to implement identity management solutions that enhance both security and user experience.

 

• Okta Solution Implementation: Lead and execute the deployment and integration of Okta Identity Cloud solutions (including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), API Access Management.
• Identity & Access Management (IAM): Design, configure, and manage IAM solutions in Okta many customers onboarding their applications using SAML and OpenID Connection (OIDC)
• System Integration: Integrate Okta with various cloud and on-premises applications and enterprise systems.
• Security Compliance: Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards by implementing best practices for IAM, including secure authentication mechanisms, access control, and audit logging.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Okta-related incidents and issues, ensuring timely resolution and root cause analysis.
• Documentation & Training: Develop and maintain clear documentation for Okta configurations, policies, and procedures.
• Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with security, IT, development teams, and third-party vendors to identify and resolve identity management challenges and streamline user workflows.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Implement and monitor identity management metrics, generate reports, and use data to improve system performance and security.

 

To qualify for the role you must have

 

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of experience working with Okta Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, including configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Okta Workforce (SSO, Adaptive MFA, API Access, Lifecycle Management, Okta Workflows etc.).
• Familiarity with Identity Federation (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, etc.) and integrating third-party applications with Okta.
• Strong understanding of security concepts (e.g., authentication, authorization, encryption, etc.) and IAM best practices.
• Experience working with directory services, such as Active Directory and LDAP.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex IAM-related issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Preferred: Okta Certified Administrator or Okta Certified Professional certification.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance