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The work

The Okta Security Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our identity and access management solutions using Okta. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of Okta services and provide expertise in authentication and authorization mechanisms. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Okta administration, Terraform, GitOps pipelines, and experience in configuring and operating an Identity as a Service (IDaaS) platform. Okta Engineer will provide application integration engineering support, including but not limited to, configuring identities platforms, developing technical code, and onboarding. The Okta Engineer will also provide operational support for day-to-day operations of the platform and its integration with both third party applications and internal applications. Candidates must possess an advanced understanding of and have experience with Active Directory, integrating cloud-based and on-prem applications using SAML/OIDC, user/account provisioning, access control policies/procedures, creating/managing customer attributes, and integrating external LDAPs into Okta. The Okta IAM Engineer will also be asked to provide improvement recommendations and configure/customize Okta to meet specific business requirements.

Key responsibilities:

Design and implement Okta Universal Directory, Single-Sign On, Multifactor Authentication, Workflows, and User Lifecycle Management solutions using Terraform and or Okta OIN for identity and access management
Integrate applications with LDAP, Active Directory, SAML, OpenID Connect, RADIUS, and Oauth protocols
Define and enforce user access policies for various access use cases - 2FA, MFA, RBAC, ABAC, etc.
Onboard and off-board users to Okta for providing access to certain applications
Collaborate with other members of the security and architecture teams to design new features or improve existing ones
Troubleshoot and resolve Okta-related issues, ensuring optimal system performance.
Provide training and support to end-users on Okta-related processes
Support the creation and maintenance of a roadmap for Okta implementation/future integrations/new capabilities
Oversee Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics, monitor system performance, identify trends, and report standings and findings to management and other stakeholders
Ensure adherence to security and compliance requirements in identity management, including auditing and access controls

Here’s what you need:

3+ years of experience in implementing, integrating, and supporting an industry recognized IDP solution
Strong understanding of SSO/federated authentication methods (SAML, OIDC, LDAP) and their components
Experience standing up new Okta organizations, creating custom Okta API integrations, and enabling Okta SSO
Familiarity with change management processes and ticketing applications such as Atlassian’s Jira

Nice to have:

Relevant certifications such as Okta Certified Professional (OCP)
Bachelor's degree in a related field

Eligibility Requirements:

US Citizens only (no dual citizenship)
Eligible to obtain a Public Trust government clearance

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$93,400—$176,200 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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