Security Analyst Jobs

Position: Security Analyst

Duration: 12 months

Location: Tallahassee, FL (Onsite from day1)

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND TASKS

• Extensive and demonstrated experience in end-to-end deployment of OKTA solution.
• Identify required attributes, customizing login pages and implement security policies.
• Follow SDLC (Agile), change management and document the procedures on OKTA solutions to meet compliance requirements.
• Managing cloud identity profiles.
• Experience in various authentication standards such as Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), OAuth and OpenID Connect.
• Contribute to support repeatable processes for Access Management using Okta.
• Expertise in OKTA, Access Gateway, Single Sign-On, Adaptive MFA, Universal directory, Advanced Server Access, API Access Management, Secure authentication, access management systems, Identity as a Service (IDaaS), WS-Federation, OAuth, OpenID Connect and Life Cycle Management.
• Understanding of cloud computing architecture, technical design and implementations, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) delivery models.
• Configure Okta to provide enterprise Single Sign-On services and enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) platform features for internal and external applications.
• Experience with various LDAP products including AD.
• Anticipate, identify, track and resolve technical issues.
• Mentoring and training others in the use and functionality of the Okta SaaS products including MFA and ensuring analysis, design, implementation, and support artifacts meet or exceed established Service Level objectives
• Experience in integrating Okta with on-premises directory and Cloud.
• Experience with OKTA planning, implementation, and operations.
• Analyze, design, develop, implement, and support Okta integrations for various business functions.
• Assist application teams through the SDLC process (including requirements gathering, configuration, testing to integrate applications with Okta).

2.2 Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Ability to drive effective meetings: workshops, design, and problem-solving sessions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, MBA or related field preferred
• Ability to present ideas in business friendly and user-friendly language; demonstrated aptitude for working with, supporting and communicating with users and customers.
• 5 + years in experience in Okta Identity Access Management
• Experience in working with large IT teams to execute and lead successful project implementations
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast paced, high velocity, environment; ability to stay focused on responsibilities, meet deadlines and manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Experience in developing and supporting and administering Okta IAM

2.3 General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

The submitted candidate(s) must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:

1. Communication: Have the ability to clearly convey information, in both written and verbal formats, to individuals or groups in a wide variety of settings (i.e., project team meetings, management presentations, etc.). Must have the ability to effectively listen and process information provided by others.
2. Customer Service: Works well with clients and customers (i.e., business office, public, or other agencies). Able to assess the needs of the customer, provide information or assistance to satisfy expectations or resolve a problem.
3. Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions.
4. information. Has the ability to adapt in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Ability to receive and give constructive criticism and maintain effective work relationships with others.
5. Interpersonal: Shows friendliness, courtesy, understanding, and politeness to others.
6. Leadership: Motivates, encourages, and challenges others. Is able to adapt leadership styles in a variety of situations.
7. Problem Solving: Able to identify, evaluate, and use sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternative actions, and make recommendations as accordingly.
8. Team Building: Encourages, inspires, and guides others toward accomplishing the common goal.

Education and Certifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.