Senior Cloud Administrator

Contract Performance Period : August 10, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Job Location : Washington, DC location(s) (Metro Access) On-Site 5 days/week.
Direct Hire : Term: through 31/12/2026, with a strong possibility of extension
Pay Range : Depending on Experience
Travel Requirements : Washington, DC location(s) (Metro Access) On-Site 5 days/week.
Working Remotely : Not possible

Project Description :
We are seeking two (2) Senior Cloud Administrators to join our team in managing and advancing an enterprise Okta Identity Platform. This is a high-impact role where you will directly contribute to the security posture and operational excellence of a large organization's identity infrastructure.

You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge identity technologies while supporting enterprise-impacting initiatives within a highly regulated environment.

Location: Washington, DC  |  Openings: 2  |  US Citizenship is Required

Qualification Requirements :
  • Minimum 5+ years of hands-on Okta administration experience
  • Strong knowledge of SSO protocols: SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OIDC
  • Experience with Okta Workflows
  • Understanding of identity governance and security best practices
  • Experience working in highly regulated environments (financial services, healthcare, or government)
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  • Okta Professional Certification preferred
  • Experience with REST APIs and scripting (PowerShell, Python) preferred
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and security automation preferred
  • Experience with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools preferred
  • Familiarity with ServiceNow or other ITSM platforms preferred


Skills Requirements :
  • Okta Identity Platform administration and maintenance
  • Application integration with Okta IdP: SAML, OIDC, OAuth
  • Configuration and management of authorization servers, API access, and group access
  • Building and maintaining authentication and authorization policies
  • Implementation of MFA and adaptive authentication rules
  • Troubleshooting SSO issues, user access problems, and integration failures
  • Strong technical documentation skills
  • Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Systematic problem-solving and analytical approach


Responsibilities :
  • Administer and maintain the Okta Identity Platform across the enterprise environment
  • Integrate applications with Okta IdP using SAML, OIDC, and OAuth protocols
  • Configure and manage authorization servers, API access, and group access controls
  • Build and maintain authentication and authorization policies aligned with security best practices
  • Implement and manage MFA and adaptive authentication rules
  • Troubleshoot and resolve SSO issues, user access problems, and integration failures
  • Document configurations, processes, and technical procedures to support knowledge sharing and continuity
  • Respond to support requests independently while managing multiple competing priorities


Job ID : 1580

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