Senior Client Platform Engineer

Okta; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior BT Client Platform Engineer to enhance endpoint security and usability. This role involves managing a fleet of macOS and iOS devices, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating across teams to drive automation and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in systems engineering, a strong understanding of endpoint management, and a passion for user experience. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and growth, while contributing to a transformative digital landscape. This position offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits designed to support your success.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Equity Options

Remote Work Flexibility

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in systems engineering in a corporate environment.
• Advanced expertise in managing endpoints with a focus on security and usability.
• Strong communication skills for technical documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage macOS and iOS devices globally with Jamf Pro and open-source tools.
• Ensure endpoints meet industry security standards and collaborate with IT support.
• Create workflows and pipelines for Windows-based virtual machines in a VDI ecosystem.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Endpoint Management

Bash

PowerShell

Python

DevOps Practices

Git

Automation Tools

APIs

VDI Technologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jamf Pro

AWS

Terraform

Jenkins

Okta Workflows

Job description

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 Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart 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.

Join our team! We're building a world where Identity belongs to you.

The BT Client Platform Engineering Team

Business Technology is on a mission to accelerate Okta's scale and growth. We bring world-class business acumen and technology expertise to every interaction. We also drive cross-functional collaboration and are focused on delivering measurable business outcomes.

The Business Technology (BT) Client Platform Engineering team is composed of smart and innovative engineers who welcome challenges and enjoy seeing our designs run at scale with automation, testing, and tuning. Above all, we are a team that touches every point of the business and is obsessed with the end user experience.

The Senior BT Client Platform Engineer Opportunity

In this role, you will be part of the Business Technology (BT) Client Platform Engineering team, which is focused on corporate endpoint management and security. You will be responsible for ensuring the security, usability, and deployment of all endpoints at Okta.
We are a team of smart and innovative engineers who welcome challenges and enjoy seeing our designs run at scale with automation, testing, and tuning. Above all, we are a team that touches every point of the business and is obsessed with user experience.

What you'll be doing

• Manage Okta's fleet of macOS and iOS devices globally with Jamf Pro and open-source tools


• Ensure that endpoints meet industry standard / regulatory requirements (ex: NIST, CIS, STIG, etc.) with a solid understanding of Apple and Windows platform security


• Serve as an escalation point for the global IT support team and work closely with the security team to enforce endpoint security models and best practices


• Deploy applications, configurations, settings, and scripts to all endpoints, and keep devices up to date as new vulnerabilities are discovered


• Collaborate with other teams across the business to automate and integrate services with managed endpoints


• Operate with an engineering mindset where automation is the top priority, driving efficiency and scalability in all aspects of the role


• Create workflows, pipelines, and images for Windows-based virtual machines in a VDI ecosystem (AWS Workspaces, Windows 365, AVD)


• Plan and prepare for future growth and scaling of the endpoint program at Okta


• Balance security with user experience by advocating for and designing the best user experience possible.


• Drive What's Next for major OS releases by working closely with internal product teams during beta testing to bring day-1 support to our customers.

What you'll bring to the role

• 5+ years experience in systems engineering


• Advanced level expertise in managing endpoints in a large corporate environment


• Proficient in any of the following: bash, PowerShell, Python, Go, Swift, or other programming languages


• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including infrastructure and configuration as code


• Experience with version control systems such as Git, SVN, etc.


• Experience with automation tools such Okta Workflows, GitHub Actions, GitLab pipelines, Terraform, Chef, Jenkins, etc.


• Deep understanding of APIs and the ability to develop custom integrations and workflows connecting systems


• Working knowledge of AWS Lambda or similar serverless technologies


• Understanding of CIS benchmarks and endpoint hardening best practices


• Experience with VDI technologies and tools (AWS, Azure, Citrix, VMware)


• Knowledge of identity standards (SAML, OIDC, etc.) and federation workflows


• Strong communication skills with the ability to produce technical documentation, generate reports, and define metrics


• Will be required to participate in on-call rotation


• US Person Status (e.g. a U.S. Citizen, National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee)

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

• Experience building and integrating identity (Okta, SAML, OIDC) into endpoint management


• Linux management experience


• Relevant IT industry certifications (Okta, AWS, Microsoft, ITIL, etc.) are a plus


• Experience with Federal requirements and FedRAMP compliance

#LI-Hybrid

Below is the annual On Target Compensation (OTE) range for candidates located in California, Colorado, New York and Washington. Your actual OTE, which is inclusive of base salary and incentive compensation, will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable) and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us.

The annual OTE range for this position for candidates located in California, Colorado, New York, and Washington is between:

$132,000—$198,000 USD

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. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today! https://www.okta.com/company/careers/.

Some roles may require travel to one of our office locations for in-person onboarding.

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