Okta Engineer

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Okta Engineer (SSO/IAM) to support the implementation and operational support of secure identity and access management systems. This role requires deep expertise with Okta, SSO, Zero Trust, and a variety of authentication protocols. The position is W2 only and U.S. Citizenship is required.

WORKSITE: Onsite, Luray, VA; remote work possible after initial period

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, standard business hours

Compensation

ANTICIPATED START DATE: 9.1.2025 through 8.31.2027

What We Offer

• Paid sick leave based on state regulations after 90 days of employment
• Medical, dental, and vision are offered after a waiting period (60% paid by Fortuna)
• Free TeleMedicine and Mental Health for all employees and their families
• Additional volunteer options such as Group Life Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Critical Care, Short Term Disability
  
  

What You'll Do

• Engineer, implement, and provide operational support for Okta SSO solutions
• Migrate applications to integrate with Okta using SAML, OAuth, OIDC, OpenID, and REST APIs
• Provide proof of concepts and pilots to support Zero Trust architecture
• Integrate and manage Multi-Factor Authentication and Password-less Authentication solutions
• Troubleshoot advanced issues using SAML Tracer, Fiddler, and similar tools
• Provide operational support for Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online hybrid, Intune, Entra ID, Teams, OneDrive)
• Administer and manage Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and MS SQL environments
• Document and control all Group Policy Management (GPM) changes
• Lead engineering projects from start to finish, including collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Measure, monitor, and report metrics to stakeholders and leadership
• Escalate complex issues to vendors or third-party partners as needed
• Support technical leads with documentation, change tracking, and systems maintenance
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while ensuring deliverables and resource alignment
• Participate in meetings with executives to present technical solutions and updates
• Adapt to a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment with trust, initiative, and problem-solving ability
  
  

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of overall IT experience
• 3 years of direct Okta engineering and support experience
• Hands-on experience with application migration to Okta and implementation of Zero Trust
• Proficiency with IAM protocols: SAML, SPML, XACML, SCIM, OAuth, OIDC, OpenID, REST APIs
• Active Directory and Microsoft Windows Server experience
• Deep understanding of SSO, directories, federation, API gateways, and delegated administration
• Proven experience leading engineering projects from concept through completion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
• Familiarity with business continuity and disaster recovery concepts
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment and adapt to change
  
  

US Citizen Required (Public Trust Eligibility)

Fortuna operates as a staffing agency that sources, screens, and presents potential candidates for employment opportunities on behalf of our clients.

Fortuna was founded in 2012 by practicing professionals with more than 50 combined years of experience. Our headquarters is in McClellan, California, with offices in Los Angeles and New York, and satellite offices in the Philippines and Israel. Fortuna is an active member of multiple California service agreements, including the CMAS, ITMSA (Tier 2), and CalPERS SpringFed Pool, as well as various municipalities and large corporation vendor pools.

Career Site: www.gofortuna.com