Okta / IAM Specialist Full or Part Time

BVA Bear's IT Solutions•South Middleton Township, PA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

BVA Bears IT Solutions is seeking an Okta / IAM Specialist (Full or Part Time). The Okta / IAM Specialist supports the Interim Reporting Information System (IRIS) Retirement Readiness initiative by providing guidance, validation, and troubleshooting support for Okta-based identity solutions implemented by agency teams. This role is responsible for ensuring secure and accurate user provisioning, attribute mapping, and access control as agencies transition from IRIS to modern identity platforms. Three Okta / IAM Specialist resources will be deployed under a common role definition, aligned to specialized functional areas to support parallel transition waves, agency onboarding, and end-to-end identity integration for over 150 applications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
4–7 years of experience in identity and access management or Okta administration
Experience configuring Okta or similar IAM platforms
Understanding of user provisioning, SSO, MFA, and directory services
Familiarity with authentication and authorization protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth)
U.S. Citizenship Requirement: This position is restricted to U.S. citizens only in accordance with federal contract requirements. Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship (such as a U.S. passport, birth certificate, or Certificate of Naturalization) prior to employment. Non-citizens, including lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), are not eligible for this role.

Nice To Haves

Experience in public-sector or multi-agency environments
Experience supporting large-scale identity transformation initiatives
Familiarity with HR systems and identity data integration

Responsibilities

Provide guidance on Okta configuration approaches
Review attribute mappings and provisioning logic
Validate alignment with IAM policies
Validate identity workflows and authentication flows
Support troubleshooting and defect resolution
Guide agency teams during testing
Provide advisory support during cutover
Assist with resolution of identity issues
Ensure continuity of user access during transition waves
Provide guidance and validation support for Okta-based identity solutions
Collaborate with data and integration teams to ensure alignment between identity, data, and system integrations
Troubleshoot and resolve identity and access issues
Maintain documentation including configuration worksheets, test results, and remediation logs
Ensure security, compliance, and best practices are followed in all identity implementations