Okta Architect

Company: Accenture Federal Services
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000 people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! As an Okta Architect , you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing robust identity solutions for Workforce Identity and Customer Identity (CIAM) environments. This role requires expertise in authentication, authorization, and identity governance, with a focus on scalability, security, and compliance. Key Responsibilities Architect, design and implement Okta Workforce Identity Cloud and Customer Identity solutions. Develop scalable identity workflows, lifecycle management, and governance processes. Create authentication and authorization strategies aligned with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles. Map Okta authentication policies to NIST SP 800-63 assurance levels and federal compliance requirements. Architect and implement SSO, MFA, and provisioning integrations across SaaS, cloud, and on-premises applications. Design and maintain SCIM integrations and API-based provisioning. Drive automation initiatives using Terraform and GitOps pipelines for efficient Okta configuration management. Implement advanced security measures, including phishing-resistant MFA (e.g., FIDO2, Okta FastPass) and passwordless authentication. Ensure compliance with federal security frameworks, including FedRAMP, FISMA, and other industry standards. Develop risk-based access policies, continuous authentication, and session management strategies. Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for Okta and IAM best practices. Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver secure identity solutions. Support audits, logging, monitoring, and compliance reporting using Okta System Logs and event data. Basic Qualifications 5 years designing and implementing Okta solutions in large-scale enterprise environments. Deep knowledge of authentication protocols (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML 2.0, WS-Federation). Expertise in RBAC and ABAC models using Okta groups, attributes, and dynamic rules. Strong understanding of identity governance, lifecycle management, and security best practices. Experience with multi-cloud identity architecture and risk-based adaptive authentication. (AWS and/or Azure, GCP, OCI) Familiarity with IGA tools (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt) and integration with Okta. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines for IAM automation. Ability to design custom Okta integrations using SDKs and APIs. Proficiency in implementing advanced passwordless strategies. Preferred Skills Strong leadership in defining IAM strategies and modernization initiatives. Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent experience. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is: $106,300 - $221,100 USD What We Believe As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement. Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Requesting An Accommodation Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired. If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter. Other Employment Statements Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. 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