Okta for Developers
Senior Solutions Engineer- SLED
Okta for Developers, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth. At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. Position Description
We believe Solutions Engineers at Okta are involved in all stages of the customer’s development lifecycle and are experienced using presentations, email, phone and social media to connect with customers. We are looking for great teammates that can build sales presentations, product demonstrations, and educate customers on the best ways to cloud security technology. Job Duties And Responsibilities
Collaborate with account executives to develop and execute territory and account strategies to maximize the Okta opportunity in those accounts Conduct research and discovery to understand customer requirements and communicate the business value of solving technology problems using cloud technology Execute the delivery of POCs for customers with complex use cases, collaborating with other Okta engineering teams as needed Craft technical content to show customers how to implement specific use cases or standard methodologies for new technologies Prepare and deliver demos to showcase how the Okta platform meets customer’s business needs and use cases. Distill and communicate customer needs and product feedback to Product Management, Engineering, Marketing and Sales Required Skills
5+ years pre-sales engineering experience Must have experience selling into SLED accounts A passion to serve the customer, which has played out in some customer-facing role like consulting or support, ideally solutions engineering An ability to quickly and effectively communicate complex technical concepts via presentation, slides and whiteboard A Strong Understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM) SSO, MFA, SCIM, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, and LDAP. Lifecycle management, role-based access control (RBAC), and provisioning/deprovisioning. A strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture and core security concerns within a typical application Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas is a plus: web development, mobile development, backend development, IP-based real-time communications Experience with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP. You are an elite communicator Can identify, map, and manage multiple personas: IT admins, CISOs, architects, procurement, and legal. Confident dispensing knowledge to a highly skilled and experienced audience Typically 10-25% travel Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, MIS or a comparable field is preferred. What you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee!
Amazing Benefits Making Social Impact Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Senior Solutions Engineer- SLED
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Okta for Developers Get to know Okta
Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth. At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. Position Description
We believe Solutions Engineers at Okta are involved in all stages of the customer’s development lifecycle and are experienced using presentations, email, phone and social media to connect with customers. We are looking for great teammates that can build sales presentations, product demonstrations, and educate customers on the best ways to cloud security technology. Job Duties And Responsibilities
Collaborate with account executives to develop and execute territory and account strategies to maximize the Okta opportunity in those accounts Conduct research and discovery to understand customer requirements and communicate the business value of solving technology problems using cloud technology Execute the delivery of POCs for customers with complex use cases, collaborating with other Okta engineering teams as needed Craft technical content to show customers how to implement specific use cases or standard methodologies for new technologies Prepare and deliver demos to showcase how the Okta platform meets customer’s business needs and use cases. Distill and communicate customer needs and product feedback to Product Management, Engineering, Marketing and Sales Required Skills
5+ years pre-sales engineering experience Must have experience selling into SLED accounts A passion to serve the customer, which has played out in some customer-facing role like consulting or support, ideally solutions engineering An ability to quickly and effectively communicate complex technical concepts via presentation, slides and whiteboard A Strong Understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM) SSO, MFA, SCIM, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, and LDAP. Lifecycle management, role-based access control (RBAC), and provisioning/deprovisioning. A strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture and core security concerns within a typical application Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas is a plus: web development, mobile development, backend development, IP-based real-time communications Experience with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP. You are an elite communicator Can identify, map, and manage multiple personas: IT admins, CISOs, architects, procurement, and legal. Confident dispensing knowledge to a highly skilled and experienced audience Typically 10-25% travel Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, MIS or a comparable field is preferred. What you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee!
Amazing Benefits Making Social Impact Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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