Principal Consultant – Okta, Auth0

Optiv

. Deliver solo-based work or act as the point for complex projects .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeRemote • Kansas • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Access Management and Federation solutions, with a strong focus on Authentication, Authorization, and MFA. Proven ability to lead complex projects, mentor teams, and maintain vendor certifications while improving operational efficiency.

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Access Management Solutions DesignOkta Architecture and DesignAuthentication and Authorization ExpertiseJava and PowerShell ScriptingUser Acceptance Testing Leadership

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Hard Skills

Access ManagementFederation SolutionsMFA ImplementationAPI DevelopmentSoftware Development LifecycleUML DocumentationREST and SOAP Web ServicesActive Directory ManagementPython ScriptingConnector Configuration

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingKnowledge Transfer

Tools & Technologies

Okta PlatformPing IdentityOracle DirectoryRadiant Logic VDSUser Directories

Certifications & Qualifications

Okta CertificationCISSP

Industry Keywords

Technical ArchitectureCapacity PlanningWorkflow ConfigurationQuality AssuranceProject Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityJavaOraclePythonSOAP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver solo-based work or act as the point for complex projects
Act as technical escalation point for other consultants
Lead capacity planning and hardware specification recommendation efforts
Lead technology deployment activities, connector configuration, custom rule development, workflow configuration and development, and third-party system integration
Lead User Acceptance Testing and bug-related engineering efforts
Design, implement, and educate on technology build processes, code migration, and source control use
Provide knowledge transfer and post-production support
Mentor less experienced consultants
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, networks, and professional associations
Obtain and maintain top tier vendor certification
Complete administrative project tasks including time and expense entry, status reporting, and project completion reporting
Contribute to Optiv communities for solutions of focus
Establish and maintain productive relationships with delivery teams, practice management, client management, customers, vendor partners, and colleagues
Improve operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives
Review other team members’ work to ensure it meets quality standards
Collaborate with Practice Directors, Practice Managers, and Technical Managers on training, education, career development, performance development, and team collaboration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's (or higher) degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent education and/or experience
5+ years’ experience related to designing, implementing or supporting Access Management and Federation solutions, or 3+ years direct Access Management consulting experience
Approximately 4-7 years of technical architecture experience
Strong understanding of Authentication, Authorization, MFA, SSO, Federation, and Directory Services concepts
Knowledge of formal architecture documentation processes such as UML
Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle
Ability to present information to different audiences at the correct level of detail
Ability to define strategic and tactical solutions and determine when each applies
Ability to support sales processes involving proof of concepts, demos, and proposal development
Ping strategy guidance experience at a programmatic level
Ping deep dive experience
Designed and implemented at least 5-6 large-scale projects
Java and PowerShell scripting experience
API driver experience
Python experience with API usage
Minimum of three years of software development and implementation of one or more Access management and federation products
Minimum of three years of Okta Architecture and design using the Okta platform
Minimum of three years of advanced MFA solutions design, including Phone-as-token methods, FIDO compliant, OAuth, OTP, and/or Mobile Push
Minimum of three years of strong understanding of Okta Architecture, federation protocols and SSO
Minimum of three years of developing or integrating federated identity solutions using SAML, OAuth, or OpenID
Minimum of three years of working with REST and SOAP web-services technologies
Minimum of three years of working with user directories and databases, including Active Directory, Oracle Directory, and Radiant Logic VDS
Okta certification required upon hire, or willingness to obtain it in the first month of joining Optiv
CISSP is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Resource Groups
Work/life balance
Professional training resources
Volunteer Opportunities through “Optiv Chips In”
Ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)