Accenture Federal Services is hiring an Okta Engineer

Design, implement, and manage secure identity and access management (IAM) solutions for federal workforce and customer identity environments.. Apply Zero Trust Architecture principles to develop resilient identity frameworks compliant with federal standards.. Serve as a technical expert in identity governance, lifecycle management, and secure authentication strategies.. Lead the development of scalable IAM workflows and ensure alignment with federal compliance requirements.. Guide cross-functional teams in delivering robust, secure identity solutions for government systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy Okta Workforce Identity and Customer Identity platforms tailored to federal use cases.
• Build scalable identity lifecycle workflows and governance processes to support large-scale environments.
• Develop authentication and authorization models based on Zero Trust Architecture principles.
• Align Okta policies with NIST SP 800-63 assurance levels and federal compliance mandates.
• Implement single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and user provisioning across SaaS, cloud, and on-premises applications.
• Design and maintain SCIM-based integrations and API-driven provisioning systems.
• Automate Okta configuration management using Terraform and GitOps pipelines.
• Deploy phishing-resistant MFA methods such as FIDO2 and Okta FastPass, along with passwordless authentication.
• Ensure adherence to federal security frameworks including FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST guidelines.
• Create risk-based access controls, continuous authentication, and secure session management policies.
• Act as a subject matter expert on Okta and IAM best practices for internal teams and stakeholders.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Gather requirements from stakeholders to deliver secure, compliant identity solutions.
• Support audit readiness, logging, monitoring, and compliance reporting using Okta event data.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience designing and deploying Okta solutions in large enterprise or government environments.
• In-depth knowledge of authentication protocols including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML 2.0, and WS-Federation.
• Proven expertise in role-based and attribute-based access control using Okta groups, attributes, and dynamic policies.
• Strong understanding of identity governance, user lifecycle management, and IAM security best practices.
• Experience designing multi-cloud identity architectures with adaptive, risk-based authentication in AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI.
• Familiarity with identity governance and administration (IGA) platforms such as SailPoint or Saviynt and their integration with Okta.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines for automating IAM configurations and deployments.
• Ability to build custom integrations using Okta APIs and SDKs.
• Proficiency in implementing advanced passwordless authentication strategies.

Nice to Have

• Demonstrated leadership in shaping enterprise IAM strategies and leading modernization efforts.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.

Tech Stack

Okta, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML 2.0, WS-Federation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM), Terraform, GitOps, FIDO2, Okta FastPass, FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST SP 800-63, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), SailPoint, Saviynt, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

Benefits

• Inclusive and supportive work environment fostering collaboration and mutual respect.
• Opportunities for professional growth through hands-on project experience.
• Access to industry certifications and ongoing technical training programs.
• Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work.
• Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policies supporting Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
• Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities or religious observances.
• Culture of inclusion that promotes belonging and respect for all employees.

Compensation

$106,300 – $221,100 USD

Work Arrangement

Local-country positions in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, District of Columbia, and Cleveland; roles vary by office location with pay ranges adjusted accordingly.

Team

Team of over 13,000 professionals supporting defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations across the U.S. federal government.

• Focus on leveraging technology for public benefit and societal impact.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Commitment to employee development, learning, and career advancement.
• Promotion of inclusion, belonging, and respect across all levels.
• Valuing diverse perspectives to drive innovation.
• Core values centered on respect, equity, and equal opportunity.

Additional Information

• Applicants must have work authorization in the United States that does not require current or future visa sponsorship.
• Candidates employed by clients of the company or affiliated entities may not be eligible for consideration.
• Job applicants are not required to disclose sealed or expunged criminal records during the hiring process.
• Employees are protected under federal law from retaliation for discussing or disclosing compensation details.
• California residents working in or from Los Angeles County must review additional legal notices at the provided link.
• Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all applicants regardless of age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, or citizenship.
• The organization is an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during recruitment and employment, though availability during hiring does not guarantee future accommodations.