Principal Classified Systems Architect

Okta Inc

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On-site
Location
Washington, DC
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$224,000–$308,000 / yr
Posted
39 days ago
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About Okta Inc

Okta, Inc. is an American identity and access management company based in San Francisco. It provides cloud software that helps companies manage and secure user authentication into applications, and for developers to build identity controls into applications, websites, web services, and devices.[

Okta Inc currently has 103 open roles on FindRole.

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The Principal Classified Systems Architect, Okta Federal joins the Technology, Data & Intelligence team to serve as the technical authority for the design and evolution of a scalable "High Side" developer platform. This role involves defining the architectural vision for air-gapped infrastructure, selecting hardened tooling like Big Bang and Iron Bank, and bridging the gap between strict DoD compliance and modern DevOps velocity. Key responsibilities include designing resilient infrastructure-as-code blueprints for SIPR/JWICS environments, managing Kubernetes orchestration in disconnected setups, and translating DISA STIGs and RMF controls into automated implementations. The architect must navigate complex "air gap" challenges, including cross-domain solutions and FIPS 140-3 cryptography standards, to ensure secure data transfer workflows and platform observability for the U.S. Government’s most sensitive missions.

Skills

Kubernetes EKS RKE2 infrastructure-as-code (IaC DevSecOps Iron Bank Big Bang Platform One Cloud One Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) NIST 800-53 FIPS 140-3 DISA STIGs Helm SIPR JWICS

What you'll do

  • Define and evolve the architecture for SIPR/JWICS environments aligned with DoD reference designs.
  • Design scalable infrastructure-as-code blueprints for air-gapped environments including cross-domain solutions and patch management.
  • Translate complex compliance controls into automated technical implementations to minimize friction for developers.
  • Select and integrate "High Side" tools and technologies that prioritize security and user experience.
  • Review and approve architectural changes across the classified boundary to prevent operational drift.
  • Establish technical strategies for high-side observability and continuous monitoring to satisfy auditing requirements.
  • Measure platform success through metrics like uptime, ATO velocity, and developer satisfaction.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 12+ years of experience in systems architecture or DevSecOps engineering.
  • Must have at least 5 years of experience focused on DoD Classified environments (IL6/Secret or higher).
  • Must possess deep expertise in the DoD software ecosystem, specifically with Platform One, Cloud One, Big Bang, and Iron Bank.
  • Must have a strong understanding of Kubernetes and container orchestration in air-gapped setups.
  • Must have hands-on experience architecting solutions for DoD CC SRG IL6, NIST 800-53, and FIPS 140-3 standards.
  • Must have proven experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and secure data transfer workflows between Low Side and High Side networks.
  • Must have experience implementing Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles in restrictive network environments.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (Secret or Top Secret).

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