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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Cloud Administrator (Okta Identity Platform) - **Company:** Ecco - **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $156,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Integration Architecture, Authentication Protocols, Cloud Computing, System Configuration, 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, Enterprise Software Applications, Okta, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Terraform, Devsecops, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response, Servicenow - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=327fa905057ac64c ## About the Role * U.S. Citizenship is required. * Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience administering Okta in a large-scale, enterprise environment. * Extensive expertise in identity and authentication protocols, including SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect (OIDC). * Experience implementing, configuring, and administering Okta Workflows. * Deep understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts, identity governance, and security best practices. * Proven ability to independently configure authentication and authorization policies, user access, and related security policies. * Demonstrated skill in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and supporting complex identity operations and enterprise integrations. * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, especially for addressing authentication and SSO issues. * Excellent written documentation, technical writing, and communication skills to relay complex concepts to both technical and business audiences. * Effective multitasking and organizational skills, demonstrated by the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision. * Outstanding interpersonal skills and a customer service-oriented mindset, with a proven commitment to operational excellence. * Relevant experience supporting organizations within highly regulated industries such as government, financial services, or healthcare., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience preferred). * Okta Professional Certification is highly desired. * Experience with REST APIs and automating Okta tasks using PowerShell and/or Python. * Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and security automation frameworks is a plus. * Hands-on experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools is an advantage. * Experience working with enterprise IT Service Management (ITSM) platforms, such as ServiceNow, is preferred. ## Description * Administer, maintain, and optimize the Okta Identity Platform for enterprise-level operations. * Integrate enterprise applications with Okta using SAML, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and OAuth 2.0 protocols. * Configure, monitor, and manage authorization servers, API access, application integrations, and group-based access controls. * Design, implement, and uphold authentication and authorization policies in a highly regulated environment. * Deploy and enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and adaptive authentication policies. * Troubleshoot and resolve authentication failures, Single Sign-On (SSO) issues, user provisioning challenges, and application integration concerns. * Support identity lifecycle management and ensure adherence to access governance best practices. * Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, configuration standards, and operational procedures for the Okta environment. * Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to deliver secure and scalable identity solutions. * Respond promptly to operational support requests and participate in incident response and resolution activities. ## Related Videos - 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