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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cloud Administrator (Okta Identity Platform) - **Company:** Vsg Business Solutions - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $92,300.0 - $166,850.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Integration Architecture, Authentication Protocols, Cloud Computing, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), OAuth, OpenID, Windows PowerShell, Openid Connect, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On, User Provisioning Software, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Okta, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Restful APIs, Terraform, Devsecops, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response, Servicenow - **Published:** July 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usdd9aa24c73beb230e1b3f5abea53a7d5 ## About the Role * Minimum 5 years of hands-on Okta administration experience in an enterprise environment. * Strong knowledge of identity and authentication protocols including: * SAML 2.0 * OAuth 2.0 * OpenID Connect (OIDC) * Experience implementing and administering Okta Workflows. * Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts and identity governance best practices. * Experience configuring authentication, authorization, user access, and security policies. * Ability to independently administer, troubleshoot, and support enterprise identity services., * Minimum 5 years of hands-on Okta administration experience in an enterprise environment. * Strong knowledge of identity and authentication protocols including: * SAML 2.0 * OAuth 2.0 * OpenID Connect (OIDC) * Experience implementing and administering Okta Workflows. * Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts and identity governance best practices. * Experience configuring authentication, authorization, user access, and security policies. * Ability to independently administer, troubleshoot, and support enterprise identity services. Professional Qualifications * Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills. * Strong written documentation and technical communication skills. * Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders. * Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision. * Strong customer service mindset and commitment to operational excellence. * Experience supporting organizations operating within regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, or government., * Okta Professional Certification. * Experience with REST APIs. * Scripting experience using PowerShell and/or Python. * Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and security automation. * Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools. * Experience with ServiceNow or other enterprise IT Service Management (ITSM) platforms. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Administrator with deep expertise in Okta Identity and Access Management (IAM) to support the administration, security, and ongoing enhancement of a large-scale enterprise identity platform. This role is responsible for managing Okta services, integrating enterprise applications, implementing secure authentication and authorization policies, and ensuring reliable identity operations in a highly regulated environment. The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on experience administering Okta, implementing modern identity standards, and troubleshooting complex authentication and single sign-on (SSO) issues while partnering with security, infrastructure, and application teams., * Administer, maintain, and optimize the Okta Identity Platform. * Integrate enterprise applications with Okta using SAML, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and OAuth 2.0. * Configure and manage authorization servers, API access, application integrations, and group-based access controls. * Design, implement, and maintain authentication and authorization policies. * Deploy and manage Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and adaptive authentication policies. * Troubleshoot authentication failures, SSO issues, user provisioning problems, and application integration challenges. * Support identity lifecycle management and access governance best practices. * Develop and maintain technical documentation, configuration standards, and operational procedures. * Partner with security, infrastructure, and application teams to implement secure identity solutions. * Respond to operational support requests and assist with incident resolution., * Collaborative enterprise technology environment supporting secure cloud identity services. * Opportunity to contribute to large-scale identity modernization and enterprise security initiatives. ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Our GitOps approach for deploying an Identity Provider and an API Gateway in a SaaS company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/776-our-gitops-approach-for-deploying-an-identity-provider-and-an-api-gateway-in-a-saas-company) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) - [Delegating the chores of authenticating users to Keycloak](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1558-delegating-the-chores-of-authenticating-users-to-keycloak) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) - [Advanced Cypress: custom assertions and tasks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/790-advanced-cypress-custom-assertions-and-tasks) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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