Guidehouse
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: Cyber Consulting Travel Required
: Up to 10% 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. We are seeking a highly skilled and certified Senior Okta Engineer to 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. The Okta Engineer will support a high-paced client environment. The Okta Engineer will be responsible for configuring and maintaining an Okta implementation as a cloud-based authentication platform and identity provider for federal clients in collaboration with other experienced Okta Engineers. Architect and deploy scalable Okta solutions for authentication, federation, and lifecycle management across multiple domains and agencies. Design and implement SSO, 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. What You Will Need
Bachelor's degree in IT, Information Systems, or Computer Science or related field. Minimum of FIVE (5) years of experience in identity and access management, with 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. 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. Broad knowledge of cybersecurity threats and mitigating IT solutions. Experience developing cybersecurity policies. US Citizenship is required. Okta Certified Professional. Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred. What Would Be Nice To Have
Active security clearance. At least 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). 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. 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 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. 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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: Cyber Consulting Travel Required
: Up to 10% 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. We are seeking a highly skilled and certified Senior Okta Engineer to 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. The Okta Engineer will support a high-paced client environment. The Okta Engineer will be responsible for configuring and maintaining an Okta implementation as a cloud-based authentication platform and identity provider for federal clients in collaboration with other experienced Okta Engineers. Architect and deploy scalable Okta solutions for authentication, federation, and lifecycle management across multiple domains and agencies. Design and implement SSO, 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. What You Will Need
Bachelor's degree in IT, Information Systems, or Computer Science or related field. Minimum of FIVE (5) years of experience in identity and access management, with 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. 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. Broad knowledge of cybersecurity threats and mitigating IT solutions. Experience developing cybersecurity policies. US Citizenship is required. Okta Certified Professional. Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred. What Would Be Nice To Have
Active security clearance. At least 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). 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. 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 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. 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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