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GuidePoint Security

Cybersecurity consulting, software solutions, managed services

Senior Security Engineer – Okta Access Management - Access Management / CIAM

Security Engineering & ArchitectureConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRemote in USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • At least 7 years of hands-on experience in Identity and Access Management.
  • At least 4 years of direct implementation experience with Okta Identity Engine (Workforce Identity Cloud).
  • Full proficiency in Okta Workflows, including connector development, error handling, complex flow logic, and API-driven automations.
  • Strong lifecycle management implementation experience, including designing and deploying joiner/mover/leaver processes, SCIM provisioning, and automated lifecycle orchestration using Okta Workflows.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing Auth0, including Actions, Rules, Universal Login customization, Organizations, and tenant architecture.
  • Deep understanding of federation protocols (SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect) and their practical application.
  • Experience with Okta API Access Management, token policies, and custom authorization servers.
  • Ability to lead engagements independently with minimal oversight while managing scope, timelines, and client relationships.
  • Client-facing communication skills and ability to present to technical and executive audiences.
  • Experience producing technical deliverables, including design documents, architecture diagrams, and runbooks.
  • Ability to travel up to 10%.
  • Ability to perform sedentary work and substantial wrist, hand, and/or finger movement for at least 8 hours per day.
  • Close visual acuity to view a computer terminal and/or perform extensive reading for at least 8 hours per day.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end design and implementation of Okta Identity Engine solutions, including single sign-on, multifactor authentication, adaptive access policies, and lifecycle management.
  • Design and implement lifecycle management solutions, including joiner/mover/leaver automation, SCIM provisioning to downstream applications, HR-driven identity workflows, provisioning agent deployment, and directory integrations with Active Directory, LDAP, and HR systems such as Workday and SuccessFactors.
  • Use Okta Workflows to extend lifecycle management beyond native connectors by building custom integrations for disconnected applications, automating account reconciliation, orchestrating complex provisioning logic, and implementing event-driven automation across connected systems, including approval chains, attribute transformations, and onboarding/offboarding sequences.
  • Architect and build Auth0 solutions for customer identity use cases (B2C, B2B, and B2B2C), including Universal Login, Actions, Organizations, and custom database connections.
  • Develop federation architectures using SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect across hybrid environments.
  • Configure and optimize Okta API Access Management, including custom authorization servers, token policies, scopes, and claims for securing APIs and microservices.
  • Apply infrastructure-as-code and DevOps/SecDevOps practices to Okta environments by managing tenant configurations via the Okta Terraform Provider, version-controlling policy and application definitions in Git, and integrating identity changes into CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions and GitLab CI.
  • Lead technical discovery sessions, whiteboarding, and solution design workshops with client architects and engineering teams.
  • Produce technical design documents, architecture diagrams, runbooks, and implementation guides.
  • Perform platform migrations, tenant configurations, and identity consolidation efforts.
  • Lead assigned engagements independently, owning timelines, deliverables, and client communication with minimal oversight.
  • Develop and maintain engagement plans, track milestones, and proactively manage risks and dependencies.
  • Facilitate status meetings, steering committees, and executive briefings.
  • Manage scope and drive change-control processes when requirements evolve.
  • Coordinate with other workstreams and delivery resources to ensure alignment across parallel efforts.
  • Ensure engagement closeout includes documentation, knowledge transfer, and transition planning.
  • Mentor junior consultants and business analysts on Okta/Auth0 technical concepts and delivery best practices.
  • Conduct internal knowledge-sharing sessions, brown bags, and technical deep dives.
  • Review deliverables and solution designs produced by other team members for quality and accuracy.
  • Contribute to reusable assets, including templates, accelerators, and reference architectures.
  • Support onboarding of new team members to the Okta practice.
  • Support sales through scoping calls, technical qualification, and solution demonstrations.
  • Contribute to statements of work, level-of-effort estimates, and proposals for Okta/Auth0 opportunities.
  • Identify expansion opportunities within active engagements and communicate them to account teams.
  • Stay current on Okta/Auth0 product roadmaps, releases, and emerging capabilities.
  • Represent GuidePoint at vendor events, webinars, and industry forums as appropriate.
  • Use emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, to improve work, solve problems, and drive business outcomes.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with additional Okta Identity Engine modules: Okta Privileged Access, Okta Identity Governance, Okta Device Access, Okta Identity Threat Protection, and Okta for AI Agents.
  • Experience with Ping Identity products (PingFederate, PingOne, PingAccess) or other access management vendors such as Microsoft Entra ID and ForgeRock.
  • Familiarity with identity infrastructure-as-code tooling, including the Okta Terraform Provider, Git-based version control, and CI/CD pipeline integration.
  • Okta Certified Professional, Okta Certified Administrator, or Okta Certified Consultant certification.
  • Experience with complementary IAM platforms such as CyberArk and SailPoint.
  • Background in customer identity architecture patterns and multi-tenant design.
  • Additional certifications such as CISSP, Security+, or AWS/Azure identity certifications.
  • Prior consulting or professional services delivery experience.

About the Company

GuidePoint Security

Cybersecurity consulting, software solutions, managed services

GuidePoint Security delivers cybersecurity services to help organizations assess and reduce security risk, offering security technologies, consulting, and managed security services for enterprise and government clients. It works by assessing a client’s security posture, recommending and deploying appropriate tools and controls, and continuously monitoring and managing security operations to detect and respond to threats. The company stands out through deep industry knowledge and hands-on practitioner experience from DoD, intelligence communities, and Fortune 500 environments, enabling tailored solutions for complex, mission-critical needs rather than generic offerings. Its goal is to help clients make informed security decisions, reduce risk exposure, and maintain strong defense against evolving cyber threats through a combination of technology, expertise, and managed services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Reston, VA
Founded
2011

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