Posted May 20, 2026
Secure Every Identity, from AI to HumanIdentity 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 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.
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