Okta for Developers · 2 months ago
Senior Solutions Engineer, Okta (Enterprise North East)
Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$192K/yr - $288K/yr
8+ years expOkta is The World’s Identity Company, focused on providing secure access and authentication solutions. The Senior Solutions Engineer will act as a technical expert and trusted advisor, engaging with customers to demonstrate Okta’s identity solutions and help them navigate their digital transformation.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in pre-sales engineering and solution selling, with a strong background in Enterprise account segments
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)
The ability to simplify complex technical concepts and deliver compelling presentations to diverse audiences, from developers to C-level executives
Proven skills in territory management, including building pipelines and collaborating with sales counterparts
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Preferred
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable field is preferred
Hands-on knowledge of Identity Governance (IGA) or Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions
Deep understanding of securing privileged accounts, including Just-in-Time (JIT) access, session recording, and secrets management
Practical experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, LDAP, and Federation services
Proficiency in CNAPP/CSPM, UNIX/Linux, database/network security, or DevOps practices
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)
Company
Okta for Developers
Resources for developers using Okta’s Identity services: Okta's Customer Identity Cloud (aka Auth0 by Okta or CIC) and Workforce Identity Cloud (WIC).
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase