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 -Endpoint & Identity Security

As an Senior Solution Specialist, you will be part of the presales team that delivers sales presentations and product demonstrations to educate customers on the best ways to implement Okta identity and access management solutions. You will report to the Senior Manager in the OFCTO organization. 

What you’ll be doing 

1. Strategic Customer Engagement:
• Support strategic customer conversations aligning with technical and engineering leaders and stakeholders.
• Deliver on emerging trends, industry best practices, and identity-driven digital transformation.
• Assist in preparing executive-level messaging and participate in strategic discussions to align Okta’s solutions with customer business outcomes.
• Develop customer-centric points of view that translate Okta’s solutions to customer problems.
• Lead technical discovery sessions with security and infrastructure leaders to uncover challenges related to endpoint security, passwordless adoption, and identity threat vectors.
• Deliver compelling, customized demonstrations and architectural sessions focused on Okta Device Access (including Okta FastPass, Desktop MFA) and our Identity Threat Protection capabilities.
• Design and execute outcome-focused Proof of Concepts (POCs) that prove Okta’s value in preventing account takeovers and securing access from any device.
• Maintain a broad and deep technical understanding of the Okta identity product lines and the underlying technologies and protocols
• Craft engaging solution content to position Okta’s value across multiple business units, including software engineering, operations, product management, and business stakeholders
2. Technical Leadership:
• Provide strategic and technical guidance to Solutions Engineering teams across both the Okta and Auth0 identity platforms.
• Collaborate with the Global Office of Field CTO office team to deliver actionable insights from the field, validate customer needs, and identify recurring trends for the Okta Product & Engineering teams.
• Deliver impactful keynote presentations, webinars, and technical sessions at industry and customer events.
3. Field Enablement and Collaboration:
• Contribute to frameworks, tools, and content to support Solutions Engineering teams in executing effectively.
• Partner with sales leadership to identify and address critical business opportunities and challenges.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless execution of global initiatives.
• Innovate in tools and techniques to drive excellence and momentum
• Partner with Enablement and Field CTO teams to drive regional events and align product messaging for regional GTM and SE teams.
4. Market Influence:
• Represent Okta as a thought leader in the identity and security space.
• Influence industry standards and participate in relevant technical advisory boards.
5. Innovation and Strategy:
• Partner closely with OFCTO teams as an advocate for customer-driven innovation, market trends, and GTM insights to provide input to influence product teams.
• Support, derive, and champion strategic initiatives that enhance Okta’s differentiation and business impact.

Position Requirements:

Identity & Directory Services Mastery

• Deep Infrastructure Knowledge: Expert-level understanding of Active Directory (AD) and Azure AD (Entra ID) or similar, including Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Kerberos, and OIDC/SAML protocols.
• Multi-IdP Ecosystems: Proficiency in managing and securing diverse Identity Providers (IdPs) like Okta, Ping Identity, and Google Workspace.
• Hybrid Identity: Experience managing the complexities of identity synchronization between on-premises environments and the cloud.

Device Identity & Access Management Mastery

• Passwordless Expertise: Deep, hands-on knowledge of FIDO2/WebAuthn, Passkeys, and implementing passwordless authentication strategies using solutions like Okta FastPass.
• Endpoint & Device Context: Strong understanding of Desktop MFA, device registration, and leveraging device posture signals from MDM/UEM (e.g., Jamf, Intune, Workspace ONE) and EDR (e.g., CrowdStrike) platforms to enforce risk-based access policies.
• PKI & Certificate Management: Familiarity with certificate-based authentication and its role in establishing device trust.
• Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR)
• Threat Landscape Knowledge: A thorough understanding of modern identity attack vectors, including phishing, token theft, MFA bypass techniques, and lateral movement.
• Behavioral Analysis: Experience with User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) and the ability to interpret threat signals to detect and respond to suspicious activity.
• Security Ecosystem Integration: Proficiency in designing solutions that integrate identity platforms with SIEM (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel) and SOAR tools for automated threat response.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience contributing to technical events.
• Travel expectation: up to 40% for customer meetings, industry events, and internal off-sites.
• This is a remote position.

And extra credit if you have experience in any of the following! 

• Hands-on experience with Okta's Threat Protection suite (e.g., suspicious activity reporting, risk-based authentication).
• Experience with other ITDR vendors or device access solutions.

• Certified Identity Professional (CIDPRO), CISSP, CCSP, or CISM.
• Scripting or automation skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for security integrations.

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The Solutions Engineer Team

We believe Solutions Engineers at Okta are involved in all stages of the customer’s digital transformation.  Solutions Engineers are experienced in using presentations, email, phone, and social media to connect with customers virtually and in person. We are looking for great teammates who can build and deliver sales presentations and customized product demonstrations to educate Okta’s Customers (from developers to product managers to C-level executives) on best practices throughout their cloud security technology journey. 

We believe Okta’s Solutions Engineers empathize with Customers and quickly discern their true technical needs by asking detailed, clarifying questions while presenting solutions that specifically address those needs. Okta Solution Engineers have the rare combination of technical acumen and business insight; in a career where you can utilize both. As a Solutions Engineer at Okta, you will further develop each of these skills by advising a diverse set of customers on the value they will gain by using Okta’s Identity Platform.

The Solutions Engineer Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Solutions Engineers, this Senior Solutions Engineer (Okta) will partner with Commercial Account Executives. As a Senior Solutions Engineer at Okta, you will be the technical lead in all stages of the customer lifecycle. You will focus on delivering customer value by aligning customer requirements to business results enabled by Okta solutions. You will contribute to account and opportunity strategies and, collaboratively, demonstrate the value of Okta solutions through presentations, whiteboard sessions, and proof-of-concept demonstrations.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Solutions Engineer, you’ll be a strategic technical expert for a customer-facing sales team. You'll use your skills to:

• Work alongside the Corporate/Expansion (employee size 300-1249) sales team as the technical and domain expert of a customer-facing sales team to help Customers understand the value of Okta’s solutions
• Serve as a technical advisor: Partner with the sales team to educate customers on Okta’s identity solutions and demonstrate their value.
• Solve customer challenges: Understand customer needs and provide tailored product demonstrations to show how our solutions can solve their business problems.
• Lead technical engagements: Answer product and technical questions, and plan and deliver complex Proofs of Concept (POCs) by collaborating with other Okta engineering teams.
• Drive product and knowledge growth: Share customer feedback with our product teams to influence future enhancements and contribute to the team's knowledge by sharing best practices and reusable assets.
• Stay ahead of the curve: Keep up with competitive analysis and market differentiation to better position Okta.
• Support company events: Represent Okta at marketing events, including conferences, user groups, and trade shows.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in pre-sales engineering and solution selling, with a strong background in Enterprise account segments.
• Technical Acumen:
• Deep understanding of identity protocols (e.g., SAML, OIDC, OAuth, FIDO, Passkeys, SCIM, LDAP).
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure/Entra, and GCP.
• Experience with REST APIs and SDKs.
• Hands-on experience in one or more of the following: front-end web development, back-end development, scripting (Bash, PowerShell), or DevOps (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of identity-related cybersecurity topics (e.g., phishing, MFA bypass attacks, privilege escalation).
• Communication & Presentation Skills: The ability to simplify complex technical concepts and deliver compelling presentations to diverse audiences, from developers to C-level executives. You should be skilled at diagramming user journeys and complex architecture.
• Strategic Mindset: Proven skills in territory management, including building pipelines and collaborating with sales counterparts.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, MIS, or a comparable field is preferred.

Bonus Skills (Ideally, You Have)

• Experience in the IAM space
• Hands-on knowledge of Identity Governance (IGA) or Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.
• Practical experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, LDAP, and Federation services.

You might also have (not mandatory):

• AI & Emerging Tech: Expertise with Agentic AI and LLM-based workflows. You understand the use cases for AI agents, both internal and external, and have familiarity with MCP servers.
• Diagramming experience for user journey flows, complex architecture diagrams, etc.

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The application window will be open until at least April 17, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

At GFiber, our Information Systems and Technology team plays a crucial role in enhancing employee productivity and efficiency across all departments. We are dedicated to delivering quality support while fostering a strong business partnership and ensuring seamless project deliverables. Together,  we focus on delivering innovative solutions that empower our colleagues and drive the organization forward.

Role Description

As a Senior IT Systems Engineer, you will architect and maintain the digital workspace our employees rely on daily. This role oversees the entire lifecycle of corporate applications, from end-to-end deployment and configuration to automated patching and long-term administration. You will manage our Google Workspace environment and support critical office technology, including multi-vendor networking, conferencing, and advanced printing solutions. While possessing deep expertise in software application engineering, you will maintain a robust foundation in full device management to ensure secure and seamless delivery across macOS, Windows, and ChromeOS platforms.

In this role, you'll:

• Manage the enrollment, security posture, and compliance of macOS, Windows, and ChromeOS devices using Microsoft Intune, Google Workspace, and Kandji/Iru to provide a stable platform for application delivery.
• Architect the end-to-end deployment, configuration, and proactive patching strategies for the corporate productivity suite. This includes leading the rollout of new enterprise solutions from initial environment setup through to ongoing maintenance and optimization.
• Deploy and provide advanced support for office technology, including LAN/Wi-Fi networking, Google Meet conferencing/AV systems, and enterprise printing hardware and software.
• Perform administration, strategy, and security hardening for Google Workspace, including advanced mobile device management for Android/iOS and Google Meet integrations.
• Utilize advanced scripting (Python, PowerShell, or GAM) to automate software packaging, agent rollouts (e.g., CrowdStrike, CatchPoint), and system-wide compliance remediation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and vendors to understand business needs and implement scalable software and hardware solutions that streamline corporate operations.

At a minimum we'd like you to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience as a Systems Engineer in an Enterprise Corporate IT environment.
• 5 years of experience managing Google Workspace at an enterprise level, overseeing Application Lifecycle Management (packaging, deployment, patching), and supporting office networking (Wi-Fi, LAN).
• Experience managing macOS/Apple MDM tools (e.g., Kandji/Iru) and Microsoft Intune.
• Experience deploying applications on premise or software as a service (SaaS). 

It's preferred if you have:

• Professional Google Workspace, Apple, or Microsoft Endpoint related certifications.
• Experience configuring Okta or Entra ID for SAML federation, SSO, and automated user provisioning.
• Experience working with Python, PowerShell, and GCP Cloud CLI for advanced systems automation and API-driven integrations.
• Experience delivering complex technical projects within an Agile environment (e.g., Scrum).
• Ability to use written and verbal communication to explain complex architectural fixes and technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $136,000 - $169,000 + bonus + cash award + benefits. As pay varies by location, your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.

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