ASRC Federal

Zero Trust Security Engineer - Okta

ASRC Federal  •  $130k - $160k/yr  •  Virginia (Hybrid)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

Position Description:

ASRC Federal is actively hiring an Intermediate Okta Engineer in support of our Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) program based out of Quantico, VA.

We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Identity and Access Management (IAM) professional to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the administration, configuration, maintenance, and integration of our Okta Identity Cloud platform, ensuring secure, seamless, and compliant access to DCSA applications and resources.

This role will focus on leveraging Okta's core features, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Lifecycle Management (LCM), Universal Directory, and Okta Workflows—to support our Zero Trust architecture and secure our hybrid workforce.

This is primarily a Telework position with a requirement to be onsite at least two (2) days a week or as needed at Quantico Marine Corps Base VA. Additional onsite time may be required during initial onboarding and program integration.

Minimum Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience administering, configuring, and supporting the Okta Identity Cloud platform in an enterprise or federal environment.
  • IAM Expertise: Strong understanding of identity-centric security, directory services (Active Directory, LDAP), and modern federation protocols (SAML 2.0, OIDC, OAuth 2.0).
  • Active Top-Secret Clearance REQUIRED, eligible to be upgraded to TS/SCI
  • Must meet 8570 certification requirements at the time of hire. IAT Level II (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SCCP or higher tiered 8570 certification
  • Bachelor’s Degree, in Cybersecurity, Information Systems Management or a related field or an equivalent combination of military service and/or at least five (5) years of significant, relevant work experience
  • Desired Certifications: Official Okta certifications are highly desired:
  • Okta Certified Professional
  • Okta Certified Administrator
  • Okta Certified Consultant or Okta Certified Developer (plus)

Responsibilities

Solution Administration and Configuration

  • Manage, configure, and maintain the daily operations of the Okta Identity Cloud platform, including Universal Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
  • Develop, implement, and enforce granular sign-on policies, adaptive MFA, and application-level access controls.

Lifecycle Management & Automation

  • Design, implement, and troubleshoot automated provisioning, deprovisioning, and user lifecycle workflows (Lifecycle Management) across various target applications.
  • Utilize and configure Okta Workflows or scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python) to automate manual IAM tasks and onboarding processes.

Directory & Application Integration

  • Connect and integrate Okta with authoritative source directories (Active Directory, LDAP, HR systems) and cloud environments (AWS, Azure AD).
  • Onboard and integrate SaaS, web-based, and legacy on-premise applications using SAML, OIDC, WS-Fed, and SCIM protocols.

Security & Compliance Integration

  • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to integrate Okta system logs with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools (e.g., Splunk) for security monitoring and audit reporting.
  • Support the implementation of Zero Trust architecture by aligning Okta authentication policies with endpoint posture assessment tools (e.g., Palo Alto GlobalProtect, crowd-sourced agents).

Troubleshooting and Support

  • Serve as the Tier-2/Tier-3 Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Okta-related issues, troubleshooting authentication failures, provisioning errors, federation mismatches, and user access issues.

Documentation and Training

  • Create and update high-quality engineering runbooks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), architecture diagrams, and user guides.
  • Train and mentor junior support technicians and help desk staff on basic Okta troubleshooting and identity lifecycle actions.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

  • This is primarily a Telework position with a requirement to be onsite at least two (2) days a week or as needed at Quantico Marine Corps Base VA. Additional onsite time may be required during initial onboarding and program integration.
  • If alternate worksite is other than DCSA facilities or corporate office space, must have the reliable ability to communicate over voice (cell phone preferred) and stable, capable internet connection
  • Must be able to communicate complex technical ideas to a diverse customer base both verbally and in written form

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

ASRC Federal

About ASRC Federal

ASRC Federal’s employees provide solutions for more than 30 U.S. federal defense and civilian agencies. We deliver leading-edge technology and deep expertise to a wide range of critical national missions -- from space exploration to cyber defense to public health. Our work helps secure an enduring future for over 14,000 Iñupiat shareholders from Alaska’s North Slope.

Our people bring innovation to every mission -- like assembling the Orion spacecraft that will take astronauts back to the Moon, pioneering cloud computing and cybersecurity for federal agencies, ensuring safer air travel and helping maintain U.S. military bases so our heroes can focus on protecting the nation. We have expertise in IT modernization, software applications and analytics, engineering solutions, critical infrastructure and base operations, professional services and supply chain management and logistics.

ASRC Federal is a certified Great Place to Work™, Military Times’ ‘Best for Vets’ and received the VETS Indexes 5-Star Employer Rating. Please visit www.asrcfederal.com/careers to learn more about your next great career opportunity!

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Reston, VA
Year Founded
2003
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