Okta Architect (Secret Clearance Job at Take2 Consulting, LLC, Quantico, VA

  • Take2 Consulting, LLC
  • Quantico, VA

Job Description

We are seeking an exceptionally skilled and experienced Senior Okta Architect/Engineer to lead our enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) initiatives. The ideal candidate will serve as the technical authority for our Okta platform, responsible for enterprise-wide architecture, strategic planning, advanced implementation, and optimization of our Okta Identity and Access Management solutions. This senior-level role requires deep expertise in designing and implementing complex IAM architectures that ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our organization's data and systems across a large-scale, hybrid enterprise environment.

The Senior Okta Architect/Engineer will leverage the complete Okta ecosystem, including Advanced Single Sign-On (SSO), Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Universal Directory, Advanced Lifecycle Management, API Access Management, and Okta Workflows to architect and enforce our Zero Trust security model. This role will also involve strategic planning, vendor engagement, and serving as the primary technical liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Identity and Access Management, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience architecting and implementing Okta solutions in large-scale enterprise environments (10,000+ users)
  • Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance REQUIRED, eligible to be upgraded to TS/SCI
  • Certification Requirements:
  • Must meet 8570 certification requirements at the time of hire: IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CISSP, CASP+, or higher tiered 8570 certification)
  • Highly Desired :
  • CISSP, CISM, or equivalent advanced security certification
  • Okta certifications are highly desired, such as:
  • Okta Certified Professional
  • Okta Certified Administrator
  • Okta Certified Consultant.

  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or a related field; Master's Degree preferred. An equivalent combination of military service and/or at least ten (10) years of significant, relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and architect enterprise-wide Okta IAM solutions that align with organizational security strategy, business objectives, and compliance requirements
  • Develop and maintain the Okta platform roadmap, identifying opportunities for optimization, automation, and enhanced security
  • Lead architectural reviews and provide technical guidance on complex IAM initiatives
  • Evaluate emerging Okta features and IAM technologies to drive continuous improvement
  • Design disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for the Okta platform

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement

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