Okta on Okta Identity Architect

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. The Okta on Okta Identity Architect Opportunity This is not a traditional architect role. At Okta, an Okta on Okta Identity Architect is the premier technical execution tier above Principal Engineer—acting as the ultimate hands-on practitioner of our own cloud platform. While you won't be writing application code, you will get your hands dirty configuring, extending, and testing the boundaries of the platform. You are the builder who proves our platform works in the real world. As organizations successfully adopt phishing-resistant MFA, attackers have shifted their tactics—increasingly deploying Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) phishing kits and info-stealer malware to execute session hijacking via cookie theft. Furthermore, with the explosive rise of autonomous AI workloads, securing human identity is no longer enough; we must now protect and govern a fast-growing sprawl of non-human, agentic workflows. Are you an elite engineer running Okta at a customer organization today? Have you ever configured our platform, pushed Okta Platform Services to their limits, and thought: "If I worked at Okta, I know exactly how we could make this platform better" ? We are looking for a highly mature, technical leader who is already a deeply experienced, hands-on Okta customer practitioner to drive the technical execution of our Identity Security & Agentic Identity portfolio. In this role, you will transition from being an external customer to becoming the technical corn

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. What You’ll Be Doing (Responsibilities) Drive Customer Zero Execution: Act as the primary bridge between internal stakeholders, the Okta on Okta team and Okta's core Product teams. Ensure Okta is the first to deploy its own cutting-edge capabilities, providing world-class, rigorous feedback to mature products and catch bugs before they reach global customers. Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Serve as a foundational pillar and mentor for the Okta on Okta engineering team, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous learning, and technical excellence. Operational Excellence: Embody the philosophy of "Move fast, simplify, and repeat." Identify systemic inefficiencies, automate legacy processes, and champion agile execution. Take initiative to identify what is needed next and lead the organization toward it. Strategic Partnership: Partner daily with cross-functional stakeholders to push the boundaries of identity security, modern authentication, and governance. Hands-on Architecture &

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. The Global Presales team The Global Presales organization at Okta brings together a diverse group of experts, including Solutions Engineers, the Office of the Field CTO, Alliances, Architects, and more, who combine deep technical expertise with strategic business insight. This team serves as trusted advisors to a wide range of customers and partners, helping them unlock the full potential of Okta’s Identity Platform. By asking insightful questions, understanding complex challenges, and delivering tailored solutions, we empower organizations to address their unique identity needs. Empathy, collaboration, and a relentless focus on customer success drive our work and set us apart. Identity Senior Solution Specialist -On-Premises & Hybrid Access As a Senior Solution Specialist, you will be part of the presales team that delivers sales presentations and product demonstrations to educate customers on how Okta can secure complex on-premises environments like SAP, Oracle EBS , and custom web apps. You will report to the Manager in the OFCTO organization. What you’ll be doing Strategic Customer Engagement: Modernization Discovery: Lead technical sessions with infrastructure and security leaders to uncover challenges related to aging WAM stacks (e.g., CA Siteminder, PingAccess, OAM). Tailored Hybrid Architecture: Deliver customized demonstrations and architectural sessions focused on Okta Access Gateway (OAG) and its ability to bridge legacy app

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. The Identity Team Okta's internal Identity team secures the foundational trust layer for our modern enterprise. As organizations adopt phishing-resistant MFA, attackers have shifted toward session hijacking and cookie theft. Furthermore, with the rise of autonomous AI workloads, we are extending our platform to protect and govern a growing sprawl of non-human, agentic workflows. Our mission is to ensure every person and machine can safely connect to the right technology at the right time. About the Role As a Staff Engineer at Okta, you will be a technical authority within our internal IAM team, driving the architecture and execution of our identity fabric. You will champion our "Customer Zero" philosophy, partnering with product engineering to deploy Okta's newest features internally before they reach global markets. This role requires a technical leader who acts with ownership and urgency, turning action into traction and ruthlessly simplifying complex problems. You will serve as a mentor, influence architectural decisions, and help determine the future of the platform. Must be a U.S. citizen and will be working within the U.S. boundary to meet requirements of the FedRAMP compliance for Level 2. Here is the complete, consolidated job description tailored for the Staff Engineer level. What You’ll Be Doing (Responsibilities) Drive Customer Zero Execution: Act as a key technical bridge between internal stakeholders, the Okta on Okta team, and core Produ

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. About The Team Global Innovation Center SE team (Presales): Over the last 3 years, Okta in Bangalore has fueled our growth around the world. The Global Innovation Center Presales team has been a crucial part of this growth. We are expanding this team made up of exceptional high-performing individuals. In this team, you will focus on being a customer-facing solution engineer crafting identity and security solutions for commercial segments in the US, ranging from digitally native start-ups to scaling SMBs. As a Solutions Engineer you will: Support our customers along their sales journey by showing them the value of the Okta technology through live demonstrations and sales presentations. Sell directly to IT managers, developers, product managers, and occasionally more senior executives across various industries.. Have a focus on our Okta Workforce Identity solutions and be able to model how this solution will support their current architecture requirements and use cases Execute well-defined, outcome-focused POCs Maintain a broad and deep technical understanding of the Okta product line and the underlying technologies and protocols Occasionally participate in local and regional events evangelising Okta as a presenter and an attendee. We are looking for: Ability to work in the EST Time Zone A minimum of 5 years of working experience in IAM or a related SaaS field as a pre-sales engineer. Expertise or hands-on experience in IAM, single sign-on, multi-factor authe

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. About The Team Global Innovation Center SE team (Presales): Over the last 3 years, Okta in Bangalore has fueled our growth around the world. The Global Innovation Center Presales team has been a crucial part of this growth. We are expanding this team made up of exceptional high-performing individuals. In this team, you will focus on being a customer-facing solution engineer crafting identity and security solutions for commercial segments in the US, ranging from digitally native start-ups to scaling SMBs. As a Solutions Engineer you will: Support our customers along their sales journey by showing them the value of the Okta technology through live demonstrations and sales presentations. Sell directly to IT managers, developers, product managers, and occasionally more senior executives across various industries.. Have a focus on our Okta Workforce Identity solutions and be able to model how this solution will support their current architecture requirements and use cases Execute well-defined, outcome-focused POCs Maintain a broad and deep technical understanding of the Okta product line and the underlying technologies and protocols Occasionally participate in local and regional events evangelising Okta as a presenter and an attendee. We are looking for: Ability to work in the EST Time Zone A minimum of 5 years of working experience in IAM or a related SaaS field as a pre-sales engineer. Expertise or hands-on experience in IAM, single sign-on, multi-factor authe