Sr. Okta Engineer

Position Title : Sr. Okta Engineer

Location : Washington, D.C. (Hybrid - On-site several times per month near NoMa Metro)

Position Status : Contract to Hire (3-month temp-to-perm)

Clearance Requirements : Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust ; candidates with an active Public Trust or Suitability are strongly preferred.

Pay Rate : $65 - $75 / hr.

Position Description : We are seeking a Senior Okta Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of Okta-based Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions for a large U.S. federal agency. This role will play a key part in modernizing identity security and implementing federated authentication across a complex, multi-tenant environment.

As part of a collaborative cybersecurity consulting team, you'll work with federal clients to implement secure, scalable solutions that align with NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA standards. The ideal candidate will be an expert in Okta integration, SSO, MFA, and automation , with strong technical depth and a consultative mindset.

Key Responsibilities :

• Architect, deploy, and manage Okta solutions for authentication, federation, and lifecycle management across diverse domains and agencies.
• Design and enforce SSO, MFA, and adaptive access policies in compliance with federal security standards.
• Integrate Okta with on-premises and cloud applications , leveraging APIs, SCIM, SAML, OIDC, and OAuth2 protocols.
• Automate user provisioning and deprovisioning workflows using scripting and Okta APIs (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
• Monitor and optimize Okta performance, reliability, and security posture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams-cybersecurity, infrastructure, and development-to ensure seamless identity experiences.
• Provide technical leadership and documentation for IAM best practices and compliance alignment.

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Why Join Seneca Resources?

At Seneca Resources , we're more than a staffing and consulting firm-we're a career partner dedicated to your growth . With clients across the federal and commercial sectors, we connect skilled professionals with meaningful work that shapes the future of technology and security.

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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer , committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.