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Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborate with account executives to develop and execute territory and account strategies to maximize the Okta opportunity in those accounts
Conduct research and discovery to understand customer requirements and communicate the business value of solving technology problems using cloud technology
Execute the delivery of POCs for customers with complex use cases, collaborating with other Okta engineering teams as needed
Craft technical content to show customers how to implement specific use cases or standard methodologies for new technologies
Prepare and deliver demos to showcase how the Okta platform meets customer’s business needs and use cases.
Distill and communicate customer needs and product feedback to Product Management, Engineering, Marketing and Sales
Required Skills:
5+ years pre-sales engineering experience
A passion to serve the customer, which has played out in some customer-facing role like consulting or support, ideally solutions engineering
An ability to quickly and effectively communicate complex technical concepts via presentation, slides and whiteboard
A Strong Understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM)
SSO, MFA, SCIM, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, and LDAP.
Lifecycle management, role-based access control (RBAC), and provisioning/deprovisioning.
A strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture and core security concerns within a typical application (password hashing, SSL/TLS, encryption at rest, XSS, XSRF)
Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas is a plus: web (JavaScript, HTML, frontend frameworks) development, mobile (iOS, Android) development, backend (Java, C#, Node.js, Python, PHP, Ruby) development, IP-based real-time communications
Experience with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP.
You are an elite communicator
Can identify, map, and manage multiple personas: IT admins, CISOs, architects, procurement, and legal.
Confident dispensing knowledge to a highly skilled and experienced audience
Typically 10-25% travel
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, MIS or a comparable field is preferred.
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Below is the annual On Target Compensation (OTE) range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington. Your actual OTE, which is inclusive of base salary and incentive compensation, will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable) and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us.
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We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.
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