ICAM Engineer
Information Technology/Cybersecurity
Washington, DC - Onsite
6-month contract, with possible extension
Current Public Trust clearance required About Our Client
Our client supports a large government agency program within a federal division responsible for enforcing federal laws and promoting fair practices in the marketplace. This critical role supports the agency's mission by implementing and managing advanced identity and access management solutions to protect enterprise applications and resources. Job Description
As an ICAM (Identity, Credential, and Access Management) Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the implementation, configuration, and ongoing optimization of Okta for identity management across the organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and manage authentication, authorization, and access control systems that protect enterprise applications and resources.
Your role will involve leading efforts to ensure compliance with security standards, governance policies, and industry regulations while continually driving improvements in identity management processes. You'll be responsible for implementing Okta solutions for Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and User Lifecycle Management across both on-premises and cloud-based applications. Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead the implementation of Okta for Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and User Lifecycle Management across on-premises and cloud-based applications.
• Design and architect Okta solutions to ensure seamless, secure access for internal and external users.
• Configure Okta Adaptive MFA, SSO integrations, Okta API Access Management, and Okta Lifecycle Management.
• Design and implement role-based access control (RBAC), entitlement management, and access governance policies using Okta.
• Integrate Okta with third-party applications, directories, and cloud-based services (e.g., Office 365, Salesforce, G Suite, etc.).
• Ensure robust API integrations to facilitate seamless authentication and user data synchronization across internal and external applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration and access issues, working with cross-functional teams to provide technical solutions.
• Monitor Okta's performance and usage, providing reports on login trends, user activities, and potential security risks.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks and regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2.
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and business units to implement IAM solutions.
• Document configurations, processes, and procedures for ongoing maintenance and compliance. Required Experience/Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience specifically with Okta.
• In-depth knowledge of Okta Identity and Access Management platform, including SSO, MFA, Lifecycle Management, and API Access Management.
• Experience with Okta integrations with cloud and on-premises applications such as Office 365, Salesforce, Google Workspace.
• Strong understanding of role-based access control (RBAC), entitlement management, and user provisioning/de-provisioning workflows.
• Familiarity with IAM-related protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and LDAP.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and their integration with Okta for IAM.
• Experience with API integrations and Okta's API Access Management.
• Understanding of security frameworks and regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex Okta-related issues and implement solutions to meet security and compliance requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to explain complex IAM concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Current Public Trust clearance required. Nice-to-Haves
• Okta Certified Administrator or Okta Certified Professional certifications.
• CISSP, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or other relevant IAM/security certifications.
• Experience with Identity Governance tools and technologies such as SailPoint or Saviynt.
• Exposure to cloud security practices and experience securing cloud-based applications using Okta and related tools.
• Previous experience working with government agencies. Education
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field required. Clearance Requirements
• Current Public Trust clearance required. Cannot begin assignment until clearance is granted. Pay Summary
• Pay rate up to $71/hr W2, depending on experience Join Our Identity Management Team!
If you're an experienced ICAM engineer with strong Okta expertise and current Public Trust clearance, we invite you to apply. ICAM Engineer Okta Identity Access Management Public Trust Government Agency SSO MFA RBAC SAML OAuth Washington, DC Government Contracting API Integration

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