Cloud Administrator

Horizontal Talent
Washington, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 146K

Job location

Washington, United States of America

Tech stack

Business Software
Cloud Computing
Document Management Systems
Identity and Access Management
Python
OAuth
OpenID
Powershell
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Okta
Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
REST
Terraform
Devsecops
Security Orchestration, Automation & Response
ServiceNow

Job description

Join a high-impact identity and cloud operations team supporting enterprise access management at a major U.S. financial institution. This Senior Cloud Administrator role focuses on Okta administration, secure application integration, and strengthening authentication and authorization processes in a regulated environment. Responsibilities

  • Administer, maintain, and support the Okta identity platform to ensure reliable day-to-day operations
  • Integrate business applications with Okta using SAML, OIDC, and OAuth protocols
  • Configure and manage authorization servers, access controls, and group-based permissions
  • Design, implement, and refine authentication and authorization policies
  • Investigate and resolve SSO issues, user access concerns, and integration failures
  • Implement MFA and adaptive authentication controls to support security requirements
  • Document system configurations, procedures, and support processes clearly and accurately
  • Work independently while responding to operational support requests and troubleshooting needs

Requirements

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience administering Okta
  • Strong working knowledge of SSO and identity protocols, including SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OIDC
  • Experience with Okta Workflows
  • Solid understanding of identity governance and security best practices
  • Proven troubleshooting skills with a structured, analytical approach
  • Strong documentation abilities and attention to detail
  • Effective communication skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical partners
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience supporting work in regulated environments such as financial services, healthcare, or government

Preferred Skills

  • Okta Professional Certification
  • Experience working with REST APIs and scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and security automation
  • Experience using Terraform or similar infrastructure-as-code tools
  • Knowledge of ServiceNow or other ITSM platforms

Benefits & conditions

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $36 - $70 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

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