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# Sr. Cloud Administrator

- **Company:** Horizontal Talent
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $74,880.0 - $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Business Software, Cloud Computing, Document Management Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), OAuth, OpenID, Windows PowerShell, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Scripting, Okta, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Restful APIs, Terraform, Devsecops, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response, Servicenow
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75274284-sr-cloud-administrator

## About the Role

* 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

## 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


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