Okta and M365 Security Specialist

Date Posted:

2024-08-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA543: 22270 Pacific Blvd, Dulles 22270 Pacific Boulevard Building CC5, Sterling, VA, 20166-6924 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

You have been redirected to RTX’s career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth. As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you’ll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings.
 

As a Security Engineer (Okta & Microsoft 365 Security Specialist), you will be essential in managing and securing our identity and access management systems, with a particular focus on Okta administration and Microsoft 365 security. Your role includes implementing advanced security controls, monitoring for threats, and ensuring compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-171 frameworks.

You will be responsible for the administration of Okta, including user provisioning, SSO, and MFA, ensuring robust identity management across the organization. In addition, you will oversee the security of our Microsoft 365 environment, managing features like Conditional Access, DLP, and Advanced Threat Protection to safeguard our data.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure our IT systems are resilient against evolving cyber threats. Your expertise in Okta, Microsoft 365 security, and federal cybersecurity standards will be critical in driving our transition to a Zero Trust architecture, maintaining the highest levels of security and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Microsoft 365 Security Administration:

Implement and manage and management of security features within Microsoft 365, including Conditional Access, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Advanced Threat Protection (ATP).

Configure and monitor Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to protect against phishing, malware, and other threats.

Oversight of the implementation of email security features, including SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.

Manage and enforce encryption policies for email and data at rest using Microsoft 365 security tools.

Monitor security alerts and events in Microsoft 365, investigate incidents, and respond to security threats promptly.

Conduct regular security audits and assessments of the Microsoft 365 environment, identifying and mitigating risks.

Okta Administration:

Manage and administer Okta for identity and access management, focusing on security aspects such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO).

Implement security policies within Okta to enforce strong authentication and authorization controls.

Monitor Okta activity logs for suspicious behavior and respond to potential security incidents.

Collaborate with IT engineering team to align Okta configurations with the overall security strategy.

Security & Compliance:

Ensure Microsoft 365 and Okta environments comply with organizational security policies and industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001).

Participate in the development and enforcement of security policies, procedures, and best practices for cloud security.

Assist in preparing for and responding to security audits, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

Technical Support:

Provide Tier 2/3 support for security-related issues in Microsoft 365 and Okta.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex security incidents, working with internal and external stakeholders as necessary.

Document security configurations, incident response procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

5+ years of experience in IT systems administration with a focus on Microsoft 365 security and Okta identity management.

Preferred certifications:

Microsoft 365

Okta Certified Professional

Technical Skills:

Experience with Microsoft 365 security features, including Conditional Access, DLP, ATP, and encryption.

Knowledge of Okta administration, particularly in securing identity and access management (IAM).

Understanding of cloud security principles, threat detection, and incident response.

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a security-first mindset.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security issues to non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Detail-oriented with a focus on maintaining high security standards.

Educational Requirements:

Typically requires a four year degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5+ years of prior relevant experience are required.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.
When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions. 
 
At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
 
Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.
 

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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