Manager, CPE ( Client Platform Engineering) jobs in United States
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Okta for Developers · 1 day ago

Manager, CPE ( Client Platform Engineering)

Okta is The World’s Identity Company, committed to providing secure access and authentication solutions. As the Manager of Client Platform Engineering, you will lead a team responsible for managing employee endpoints and drive a modern device management strategy focused on automation and infrastructure-as-code.

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Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of skilled engineers, fostering their growth and development
Oversee the management of tools for all employee endpoints, including MacOS, iOS, Windows, Android, and VDI (AWS Workspaces, Windows365)
Further develop and champion the team's code-first culture, completing the transition from click-based operations to a mature infrastructure-as-code environment
Define the forward vision and architecture for the entire endpoint engineering space
Stay on the cutting edge of endpoint management by conducting proofs-of-concept for emerging technologies and solutions
Champion a 'build first, buy second' mentality, with a deep appreciation for popular open-source tools like Munki, AutoPkg, and Santa
Partner closely with Okta's Product Engineering and Security teams to drive deep integration with our own products, creating a powerful internal feedback loop
Collaborate with the Support organization to streamline the resolution of escalated issues
Manage engineering projects using Agile, Scrum, or similar methodologies

Qualification

Endpoint management toolsAutomationCodingInfrastructure-as-codeAgile methodologiesTeam leadershipMentoring engineersTechnical advocacyCommunication

Required

5+ years of progressive IT experience, including a proven track record of managing and growing high-performing engineering teams
Deep technical understanding of modern endpoint management tools such as JAMF, Intune, Fleet
Strong foundation in automation and coding best practices, with hands-on ability in languages like Python or Go being a significant plus
A hands-on leadership style with the ability to contribute directly to project work when needed
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
The confidence and ability to advocate for your team's vision and technical direction, even when challenged by senior leadership

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid leave
PTO
Parental leave

Company

Okta for Developers

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Resources for developers using Okta’s Identity services: Okta's Customer Identity Cloud (aka Auth0 by Okta or CIC) and Workforce Identity Cloud (WIC).

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
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