Principal Classified Systems Architect, Okta Federal

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)