Senior Okta Systems Administrator

Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group
Alexandria, VA, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Active Directory Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Computer Networks System Configuration Identity and Access Management Zero Trust Network Access Systems Integration Enterprise Software Applications Okta Firewalls (Computer Science) SC Clearance Operational Systems

Job description

Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group is seeking a highly skilled Senior Okta Systems Administrator to ensure the stable, secure, and optimized operation of enterprise Okta environments. This role is responsible for planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, and supporting all components within the Okta footprint, including network software, integrations, and communication links., *

  • Ensure the stable and secure operation of enterprise Okta environments, including configuration, maintenance, optimization, and lifecycle management. *

  • Plan, develop, install, configure, and support all network software and communication links associated with Okta. *

  • Organize and direct the configuration and day-to-day operation of Okta environments. *

  • Analyze and resolve end user software and connectivity issues related to Okta authentication, integrations, and identity workflows. *

  • Conduct capacity and performance analysis; recommend system configuration changes, upgrades, and enhancements. *

  • Improve system administrator efficiency through automation tools, scripts, and standardized procedures. *

  • Develop system administrator documentation, conduct training, and perform skills assessments. *

  • Provide end user training on Okta features, authentication workflows, and identity best practices. *

  • Recommend technology direction and enhancements to align with organizational goals and identity strategy. *

  • Provide local and remote maintenance support for operational systems within the Okta footprint, including upgrades and new installations. *

  • Direct the work of other system administrators, ensuring effective system/resource optimization and user support.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Zero Trust security?, The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Okta administration for large enterprises, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lead other administrators while driving automation, performance improvements, and best-practice identity management., * Must have an active Secret Clearance.

  • Five (5) years of professional experience supporting Okta environments with progressively increasing responsibility in the IT field.
  • Demonstrated experience deploying and maintaining Okta for large enterprises, including configuring integrations with Active Directory, firewalls, APIs, Zero Trust tools, and other enterprise systems.
  • Relevant Okta certification from a nationally recognized technical authority (e.g., Okta Certified Administrator, Okta Certified Consultant).

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Referral program
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance, We offer full-time salaried employees competitive salaries with a range of benefits, including:
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability
  • SIMPLE IRA with Company Match
  • Federal Holidays
  • Vacation & Sick Leave

About the company

Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group (EHCG) is a Woman-Owned Small Business specializing in IT Consulting which has successfully delivered key capabilities to the Navy, Army, and NASA over the past 20+ years. EHCG provides best in class services to its customers in the following areas: Business Systems Services; Business Intelligence; Data Analytics and Dashboarding; Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP) Implementation; Legacy System Optimization; Digital Transformation; Cloud Migration; Integration and Modernization; and Risk Management Framework Processes (RMF)., If this position is not a perfect fit for you, but you know someone who would be a great match, please refer them to us via our Candidate Referral Program by going to: www.enterprisehorizon.com/candidatereferrals. If we hire them, you could receive $500! See the link for further details.

Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

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