At Lifescale Analytics, we help achieve data driven decisions by leveraging strategic technologies to create innovative solutions, that ultimately help our clients to navigate their ever-changing data landscape. We have an opportunity for a Security Analyst . This role requires candidates to be onsite in Tallahassee, FL for meetings and presentations on select days throughout the month. This position is intended to go until June 30, 2024, but may be extended up to 12 months.
Applicants responding to this position must be a US Citizen and will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information. Must have lived in the US for the past 5 years.
The Employer will not sponsor applicants for any employment visas, at hiring or in the future, including but not limited to H-1B visas. Corp-to-Corp or subcontract personnel will not be considered for this position.
Primary Job Duties and Tasks, but are not limited to the following:
Expert 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, Workflows and Life Cycle Management.
Extensive and demonstrated experience in end-to-end deployment of OKTA solution.
Experience with OKTA planning, implementation, and operations.
Experience in integrating Okta with on-premises directory and Cloud.
Analyze, design, develop, implement, and support Okta integrations for various business functions.
Configure Okta to provide enterprise Single Sign-On services and enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) platform features for internal and external applications.
Identify required attributes, customize login pages and implement security policies.
Follow SDLC (Agile), change management and document the procedures on OKTA solutions to meet compliance requirements.
Assist application teams through the SDLC process (including requirements gathering, configuration, testing to integrate applications with Okta).
Contribute to support repeatable processes for Access Management using Okta.
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.
Experience in various authentication standards such as Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), OAuth and OpenID Connect.
Experience with various LDAP products including AD.
Experience with SailPoint IdentityNow
Managing cloud identity profiles.
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
Anticipate, identify, track and resolve technical issues.
Required Skills:
5+ years in experience in Okta Identity Access Management
Experience in developing and supporting and administering Okta IAM
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.
Ability to drive effective meetings: workshops, design, and problem-solving sessions.
Ability to present ideas in business friendly and user-friendly language; demonstrated aptitude for working with, supporting and communicating with users and customers.
Communication: Able 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.
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.
Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions.
Flexibility: Is open to change, new processes (or process improvement), and new 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.
Interpersonal: Shows friendliness, courtesy, understanding, and politeness to others.
Motivates, encourages, and challenges others. Is able to adapt leadership styles in a variety of situations.
Problem Solving: Able to identify, evaluate, and use sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternative actions, and make recommendations accordingly.
Team Building: Encourages, inspires, and guides others toward accomplishing a common goal.
Education:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience. (Required)
