Solutions Engineer, Okta (Enterprise West)

Okta; United States; Remote; USD 179,000 - 269,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Okta, the Identity Company, is seeking a Solutions Engineer for US Enterprise West. You will work with the sales team to demonstrate the value of Okta's Identity Platform, deliver product demos, and guide customers through complex security use cases.

You will need 4+ years in pre-sales, solid cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP), and the ability to translate technical details into business value for executives and engineers alike.

Qualifications

• 4+ years pre-sales engineering experience and solution selling.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and REST APIs.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales as the technical expert to demonstrate value of solutions.
• Deliver product demos and proof-of-concepts for complex use cases.
• Answer technical questions from customers, partners, and colleagues.

Skills

Pre-sales

Cloud platforms

REST APIs

OAuth/SAML

Technical presentation

Big-picture thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/MIS

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

**Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human

**Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. the company 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.

Solutions Engineer, US Enterprise (West)

San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; Seattle, WA

Get to know the company

the company 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, the company Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.

At the company, 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 Solutions Engineering Team

We believe Solutions Engineers at the company are involved in all stages of the customer’s digital transformation. Solutions Engineers are experienced using presentations, email, phone and social media to connect with customers virtually and in-person. We are looking for great teammates who can build and deliver sales presentations and customized product demonstrations to help educate the company’s Customers (everyone from developers to product managers to C-level executives) on best practices during their cloud security technology journey. We believe the company’s Solutions Engineers empathize with Customers and quickly discern their true technical needs by asking detailed, clarifying questions while presenting solutions that specifically address those needs. the company Solution Engineers have the rare combination of technical acumen and business insight; in a career where you can utilize both. As a Solutions Engineer at the company, you will further develop each of these skills by advising a diverse set of customers on the value they will gain by using the company’s Identity Platform.

The Solutions Engineer Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Manager Solutions Engineering, the company the Solutions Engineer is a functional business consultant, witha passion for technology and the advanced ability todevelop, position anddemonstrateproduct-specificsolutions during sales cycles, while achieving quarterly and annual sales goals for an assigned territory.

What you’ll be doing

• Work alongside the sales team as the technical and domain expertof a customer-facing sales team to help Customers understand the value of the company’s solutions

• Understand customer challenges and business issues and provide product demonstrations to align our solutions with customer needs

• Answer product feature and technical questions from customers, partners and the company colleagues

• Plan and deliver Proof Of Concepts for customers who have more complex use cases, collaborating with other the company engineering teams as needed

• Provide feedback to product management about product enhancements thatcanaddress customer needs and provide additional value

• Shareand learnbest practices and re-usable assets with other Solutions Engineers to enhance the quality and efficiency of the team

• Stay current on competitive analysis and market differentiation

• Support marketing events including executive briefings, conferences, user groups, and trade shows

• At times, be asked to learn and lead your team as a subject matter expert (SME) with various product solutions and/or competitive knowledge

What you’ll bring to the role

• 4+ years pre-sales engineering experience and solution selling.

• A passion to serve the Customer, demonstrated in a customer-facing role, such as presales or professional services, but ideally in a pre-sales capacity.

• An ability to quickly communicate complex ideas around a technical topic, ideally on the fly, using a whiteboard.

• Deployed apps in cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP, Vercel, etc.

• Experience with at least one standard network security protocol. (eg. OAuth, OAuth2, SAML, LDAP)

• Experience working with REST APIs and SDKs

• Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: web (JavaScript, HTML, frontend frameworks) development, backend (Java, C#, Node.js, Python) development, scripting (Bash, Powershell, Perl)

• An understanding of core security concerns within a typical application. (password hashing, SSL/TLS, encryption at rest, XSS, XSRF)

• You're an exceptional communicator, adept at simplifying complex technical concepts for diverse audiences, including highly skilled experts in large group settings.

• A confident and articulate presenter, you excel at sharing knowledge and insights with experienced technical professionals and large expert audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to highly skilled and experienced audiences, whether one-on-one or in large presentations.

• Territory management skills, including pipeline building and working with Sales counterparts to guide execution excellence

• Diagramming experience for user journey flows, complex architecture diagrams, etc.

• Typically 25% travel.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, MIS or equivalent experience

You ideally have

• Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions in enterprise environments.

• Deep understanding of the challenges and best practices associated with securing privileged accounts, including just-in-time (JIT) access, session recording, credential vaulting, and secrets management.

• Practical experience managing Windows Server, Active Directory, LDAP, and Federation services.

• Proficiency in UNIX/Linux, database security, network security, scripting, and DevOps practices preferred.

• Relevant experience with enterprise applications, security management, systems management, identity management, and/or policy management solutions, particularly in the areas of Identity and Privileged Access

The OTE range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between:

$179,000 - $269,000 USD

Below is the annual On Target Compensation (OTE) range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, 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, the company 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: