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Okta Engineer, Senior Consultant

at Guidehouse in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Family :

Cyber Consulting

Travel Required :

Up to 25%

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do :

Our Cybersecurity Consultants are a team of business integrators with extensive consulting and industry experience who help our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy through execution. A career in an integrated team of developers and consultants provides the opportunity to grow and contribute to our clients’ business issues every day, applying a collection of security spectrum capabilities, including security strategy and governance, IT risk, security technologies, and cybercrime and breach response.

The Okta Engineer will support a high-paced client environment. The Okta Engineer will be responsible for configuring and maintaining of Okta as cloud-based authentication platform and identity provider for federal clients in collaboration with other experienced Okta Engineers.

What You Will Need:

+ Minimum 5 years managing large IT security projects including cost, schedule, and performance

+ Experience configuring Okta as an enterprise identity provider solution

+ Strong knowledge of Okta including features, integrations, and architecture

+ Experience leveraging Okta APIs to construct calls for required tasks

+ Experience leveraging of PowerShell scripts and their application for Okta

+ Understanding of authentication protocols, such as SAML 2.0 or OAuth

+ Experience with integration of applications and directories with cloud-based multi-factor authentication platforms

+ Broad knowledge of cybersecurity threats and mitigating IT solutions

+ Experience developing cybersecurity policies

+ Experience with online research techniques

+ Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, systems engineering, or relevant field

+ US Citizenship

What Would Be Nice To Have:

+ Okta Certified Professional, Administrator, Consultant, Developer, and/or Architect certifications

+ Experience following established software development standards and procedures and contribute towards their improvement

+ Familiarity with SDLC process, including designing and developing applications

+ Broad knowledge of information system technologies with willingness to learn new technologies

+ Experience with cloud provider services (AWS or Azure) and understanding of DevSecOps tools and processes

+ Strong understanding of IAM principles and how to implement them in an enterprise solution

+ Public Trust Clearance

+ The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described.

+ Compensation may vary based on education, skills, experience and location.

+ Client meetings may be required in-person.

+ This is an exempt level role that may require more than 40 hours of work per week.

+ Selected Candidate must be able to work Eastern Standard Hours.

The annual salary range for this position is $74,100.00-$148,300.00. 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.

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

+ 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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

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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Job Posting: JC240251669

Posted On: May 15, 2023

Updated On: Jul 05, 2023

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