Okta ICAM Engineer

Concept Plus

$110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Citizen
  • 5-8+ years of ICAM/IAM engineering experience in federal environments
  • 3-5+ years of hands-on experience with Okta Identity Cloud
  • Experience with PKI authentication and federation with federal IdPs
  • Strong understanding of authentication protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth)
  • Knowledge of RBAC/ABAC models and identity governance
  • Automation experience (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust identity architecture

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain ICAM solutions using Okta Identity Cloud
  • Integrate Okta with client credential systems and federation services
  • Configure identity federation using SAML, OIDC, and OAuth
  • Manage identity lifecycle processes in accordance with federal policies
  • Implement Zero Trust identity principles including strong authentication
  • Automate workflows using Okta Workflows and scripting tools
  • Troubleshoot issues in authentication flows and PKI integrations
  • Ensure compliance with relevant federal security standards
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity and engineering teams for secure identity integration
  • Contribute to ICAM modernization and document support processes

Benefits

  • Opportunities to work on federal identity modernization initiatives
  • Collaboration with cybersecurity and cloud engineering professionals
  • Focus on cutting-edge identity solutions within a Zero Trust framework
  • Gain significant hands-on experience with leading identity technologies
  • Potential for career growth in a rapidly evolving field
Full Job Description
About the role

Concept Plus is seeking an Okta ICAM Engineer to support client ICAM modernization initiatives. This role focuses on integrating and optimizing identity solutions within environments that utilize client credentials, federation services, and Zero Trust architecture aligned with federal standards, including NIST SP 800 63, OMB ICAM guidelines, and client identity directives.

What you'll do

  • Design, implement, and maintain ICAM solutions using Okta Identity Cloud in support of federal identity requirements, including Workforce Identity, SSO, MFA, and adaptive authentication.
  • Integrate Okta with client credential systems, including certificate-based authentication, PKI validation, and federation with government identity providers.
  • Configure and support identity federation using SAML, OIDC, and OAuth across government applications, platforms, and on-prem enterprise systems.
  • Develop and manage identity lifecycle processes aligned with federal access control policies, RBAC/ABAC models, and authoritative identity sources.
  • Implement Zero Trust identity pillars, including strong authentication, device trust, continuous validation, and least-privilege access principles.
  • Build automation and identity workflows using Okta Workflows, APIs, and scripting tools to support compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Troubleshoot identity-related issues across client authentication flows, PKI chains, SSO integrations, and SCIM provisioning.
  • Ensure compliance with NIST 800 63, FICAM architecture standards, DoD IdAM policies, and FedRAMP security controls where required.
  • Collaborate closely with cybersecurity, cloud engineering, and system owners to support secure identity integration for mission systems.
  • Contribute to ICAM modernization roadmaps, ATO support documentation, and continuous improvements in identity posture..


Required Qualifications

  • US Citizen
  • 5-8+ years of experience in ICAM/IAM engineering within federal or government environments.
  • 3-5+ years of hands-on experience with Okta Identity Cloud (administration, integration, federation).
  • Practical experience supporting PIV/CAC-based authentication, PKI trust chains, certificate mapping, and federation with federal IdPs.
  • Strong understanding of authentication protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth), SCIM provisioning, and directory services (Active Directory, Azure AD).
  • Experience with identity policy, RBAC/ABAC, account lifecycle management, and enterprise identity governance.
  • Hands-on experience with automation (PowerShell, Python, or Bash).
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust identity architecture, especially in federal or DoD environments.
  • Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting ICAM modernization initiatives in federal agencies or DoW environments.
  • Okta Professional or Consultant Certification.
  • Familiarity with NIST SP 800 63, NIST CSF, OMB ICAM guidance, DoD Zero Trust Strategy, and FedRAMP controls.
  • Experience integrating identity services with Azure Government, or on-prem mission systems.

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