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Sr Okta IAM Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$130K - $160K/yr

The Okta IAM Engineer (Senior) will serve as the program's primary subject matter expert and technical authority for all Okta platform capabilities, leading the architecture, engineering ...

Sr Okta IAM Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$129K - $177K/yr

The Okta IAM Engineer (Senior) will serve as the program's primary subject matter expert and technical authority for all Okta platform capabilities, leading the architecture, engineering ...

Sr Okta IAM Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$129K - $177K/yr

The Okta IAM Engineer (Senior) will serve as the program's primary subject matter expert and technical authority for all Okta platform capabilities, leading the architecture, engineering ...

Sr Okta IAM Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$129K - $177K/yr

The Okta IAM Engineer (Senior) will serve as the program's primary subject matter expert and technical authority for all Okta platform capabilities, leading the architecture, engineering ...

Okta Lead Engineer

Oakland, CA · On-site

$117K - $155K/yr

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or a closely related field. * Relevant certifications such as Okta Certified Administrator or Okta Certified ...

Okta IAM Engineer Location: Chicago, IL. 100% onsite. Duration: 6+ months Role Descriptions: * Should have worked on at least 4-5 Okta implementations * Should have 2 years of development experience ...

About the role Concept Plus is seeking an Okta ICAM Engineer to support client ICAM modernization initiatives. This role focuses on integrating and optimizing identity solutions within environments ...

This individual works closely with the Senior Okta IAM Engineer, security engineers, application developers, DevSecOps engineers, cloud operations teams, and Government stakeholders to design and ...

This individual works closely with the Senior Okta IAM Engineer, security engineers, application developers, DevSecOps engineers, cloud operations teams, and Government stakeholders to design and ...

Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to ... The Staff Identity Engineer Opportunity As a Staff Engineer at Okta, you will be a technical ...

As the Okta Identity Engineer, you will be part of a growing team to help support projects and serve as the subject matter expert, responsible for architecting, designing and implementing a variety ...

This individual works closely with the Senior Okta IAM Engineer, security engineers, application developers, DevSecOps engineers, cloud operations teams, and Government stakeholders to design and ...

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How much do okta engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for okta engineer in the United States is $58.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45.43 and $71.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Okta engineer?

An Okta Engineer is an IT professional who specializes in implementing, managing, and supporting Okta, a cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) platform. They configure and maintain secure authentication solutions, integrate applications with Okta, and ensure user access is properly managed within an organization. Okta Engineers often work closely with security teams to enforce policies, troubleshoot access issues, and optimize the organization's identity infrastructure.

What are some common challenges faced by Okta engineers when integrating Okta with existing enterprise systems?

Okta Engineers often encounter challenges when integrating Okta with legacy or custom enterprise systems, such as handling complex authentication flows, ensuring seamless user provisioning, and maintaining high security standards. Troubleshooting compatibility issues with various applications and managing multiple identity providers can also be demanding. Effective communication and collaboration with application owners and IT security teams are essential to address these challenges and ensure smooth rollouts across the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Okta engineer, and why are they important?

An Okta Engineer needs strong expertise in identity and access management (IAM), authentication protocols, and a solid understanding of security best practices, usually supported by a degree in computer science or related fields. Proficiency with Okta Identity Cloud, SAML, OAuth, and relevant certifications such as Okta Certified Professional or Okta Certified Administrator is highly valuable. Outstanding problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help engineers collaborate with stakeholders and troubleshoot complex issues. These skills are essential for securing enterprise environments, ensuring seamless user access, and maintaining compliance with organizational security policies.
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Infographic showing various Okta Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,086 per year, or $58.2 per hour.

Staff TDI Site Reliability Engineer, Okta Federal

Washington, DC • Hybrid

Okta
Software Development • 5 - 10K employees

$64.50 - $85.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago


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Job description

Okta's Technology, Data & Intelligence (TDI) team delivers the systems, tools, and services that power internal operations across the company. From core infrastructure to enterprise platforms, we partner across functions to drive scale, reliability, and innovation through technology.

The Staff Site Reliability Engineer Opportunity
Okta Federal, Inc. is looking for an experienced Staff TDI Site Reliability Engineer to help build, improve, and maintain our cloud platform services that help Okta support the most sensitive national security missions. The Site Reliability Engineering team delivers foundational infrastructure capabilities that enable corporate engineering teams to operate securely, reliably, and at scale. You'll play a key role in designing and implementing complex cloud-based engineering enablement systems, while ensuring compliance with strict government requirements. 

What you'll be doing 

  • Operate and maintain enterprise grade solutions within air-gapped environments.
  • Build, run, and monitor development tools, pipelines, and infrastructure with a security-first mindset.
  • Operate autonomously within secure facilities. 
  • Maintain SLOs/SLIs for workloads with no dependency on external monitoring or SaaS tooling.
  • Own runbooks and incident response procedures tailored to limited external escalation paths.
  • Participate in POA&M remediation and support annual/recurring Authority to Operate activities.
  • Support and run mission critical services depended on by product teams
  • Deliver excellent internal customer service and advocate for SRE and DevOps practices across teams.
  • Build and operate CI/CD pipelines that function without internet connectivity.

What you'll bring to the role

  • 7+ years of experience as an SRE, DevOps Engineer, Cloud Automation Engineer, or Systems Engineer with a track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects at scale.
  • Experience with container orchestration and runtime environments, including EKS, ECS Fargate, and general container usage.
  • Proficient in infrastructure automation using Terraform and developing automation tools with Python, while leveraging secure software development practices.
  • Experience with monitoring tools, especially Splunk, CloudWatch, and the Grafana stack.
  • Experience with general networking concepts, such as BGP and IPsec management,  and has leveraged AWS networking services, including VPCs, TGWs, and VPC endpoints.
  • Security Clearance: Active U.S. TS/SCI with polygraph.

Additional requirements

  • The selected candidate may be subject to drug testing to the extent required by U.S. Government contracts.

And extra credit if you have experience in the following

  • Knowledgeable in Linux system administration.
  • Experience in secure and compliant environments (e.g., FedRAMP), with understanding of FIPS, STIG, and data boundary implementations.
  • Working experience operating tools and services in air gapped environments.

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