# Principal Classified Systems Architect, Okta Federal

**Company**: Okta Federal, Inc.
**Location**: Washington, DC
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $224,000-$308,000 USD
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

Okta Federal, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Classified Systems Architect to join the Technology, Data & Intelligence (TDI) Team.

The successful candidate will serve as the technical authority for the design, development, and evolution of the development platform for US Classified environments.

Responsibilities:

- Define and evolve the architecture of Okta Federal's SIPR/JWICS environments, ensuring alignment with DoD reference designs.

- Design resilient, scalable infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and blueprints for air-gapped environments.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex compliance controls into automated technical implementations.

- Guide the selection and integration of 'High Side' tools and technologies.

- Review and approve architectural changes and major system upgrades.

- Measure success through quantitative metrics and qualitative feedback.

- Establish the technical strategy for 'High Side' observability and continuous monitoring.

Requirements:

- 12+ years of experience in systems architecture, DevSecOps engineering, or a similar role.

- At least 5 years focused on DoD Classified environments (IL6/Secret or higher).

- Deep expertise in the DoD software ecosystem, specifically with Platform One/Cloud One, Big Bang, and Iron Bank.

- Strong understanding of Kubernetes and container orchestration in air-gapped setups.

- Demonstrated hands-on experience architecting solutions that meet strict federal compliance frameworks.

- Proven experience working with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and architecting secure data transfer workflows.

- Experience implementing Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles in legacy or restrictive network environments.

- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Benefits:

- Health, dental, and vision insurance

- 401(k)

- Flexible spending account

- Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)

## Skills

### Required
- DoD Classified environments
- Platform One/Cloud One
- Big Bang
- Iron Bank
- Kubernetes
- container orchestration
- federal compliance frameworks
- Cross Domain Solutions (CDS)
- Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)

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