FEMA Senior Okta Engineer

CACI International

4d•$105,100 - $231,100•Remote

About The Position

FEMA Identity and Access Management (IAM) Modernization CACI is seeking a Senior Okta Engineer to join our team on a contract supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO), Operations Division. The Senior Okta Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise identity and access management solutions that support FEMA's mission-critical operations. This role involves strategic planning, technical design, workflow automation, and integration support across FEMA's IAM infrastructure as the agency transitions to Okta-based identity solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field + 15 years of experience
Experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Hands-on experience with Okta platform implementation and administration
Okta Certified Professional or Okta Certified Administrator (required)
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Okta workflows and API integrations
Strong technical expertise in Okta Universal Directory, Lifecycle Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and API Access Management
Experience integrating Okta with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms
Proficient in RESTful APIs, JSON, and OAuth/OIDC protocols
Experience with enterprise identity consolidation and migration projects
Strong understanding of SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SCIM, and LDAP protocols
Proficiency in JavaScript, Python, PowerShell, or similar scripting languages
Knowledge of NIST frameworks, Zero Trust Architecture, RBAC, and federal compliance requirements (FISMA, FedRAMP)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with clients and cross-functional teams
Demonstrated experience in federal government or highly regulated environments
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements
TS/SCI Clearance

Nice To Haves

Additional Okta certifications (Okta Certified Consultant, Okta Certified Developer)
CISSP, CISM, Security+, or other relevant security certifications
Experience with FEMA systems or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) environment
Experience with privileged access management (PAM) solutions
Knowledge of Active Directory, Azure AD, and hybrid identity environments
Experience with attestation and access certification campaigns
Previous federal government contracting experience
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevSecOps practices
ITIL Foundation certification

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement Okta workflows and APIs to automate access requests, approvals, provisioning, and deprovisioning for internal and external users
Integrate Okta with ServiceNow to enable seamless access lifecycle management and approval routing
Refactor ServiceNow catalog items to leverage Okta APIs and workflows
Support the transition from FEIMS to Okta as the authoritative source for FEMA identity attributes
Design and implement attribute management processes, including bulk import templates and standardization of attribute values
Consolidate identities and eliminate free-form text errors through predefined attribute values
Extend Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) implementation across all FEMA applications
Implement role-based access control (RBAC) solutions aligned with Zero Trust principles
Support automated attestation campaigns and privileged account reviews to address Notice of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs)
Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including integration guides, bulk import templates, and attribute management procedures
Create standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Okta administration and workflows
Provide knowledge transfer and training to FEMA staff to ensure sustainability of IAM operations
Participate in project planning sessions, status meetings, and milestone reviews
Provide regular progress reports and technical recommendations to client stakeholders
Acts as a subject matter expert resource to FEMA on Okta processes, workflows, configuration, and implementation best practices
Collaborates with peers to resolve technical issues and improve IAM solution quality