Solutions Engineer: SaaS Identity & Security

Okta; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being support

Social impact initiatives

Talent development opportunities

Job summary

Okta is seeking a Solutions Engineer in St. Louis, MO, to support customers in understanding the value of their cloud security solutions. The role demands a blend of technical acumen and pre-sales engineering experience, requiring the ability to conduct product demonstrations and build lasting customer relationships.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in pre-sales, experience with SaaS products, and skills in communicating complex technical concepts. Candidates will report to the Senior Manager of Solutions Engineering, and the role includes responsibilities that contribute to achieving quarterly sales goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years pre-sales engineering experience.
• Passion for serving customers in a technical role.
• Ability to communicate complex technical ideas quickly.
• Experience with standard network security protocols.
• Hands-on experience in various technology stacks.
• Understanding of core application security concerns.
• Confidence in engaging with experienced audiences.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside sales teams as technical experts.
• Understand and address customer challenges.
• Provide product demonstrations aligned with customer needs.
• Plan and deliver Proof of Concepts.
• Give feedback for product enhancements.
• Share best practices with team members.
• Stay informed on competitive analysis.
• Support marketing events.

Skills

Pre-sales engineering experience selling SaaS products

Customer-facing role

Technical communication skills

Experience with security protocols

Hands-on experience in web and mobile technologies

Understanding of core security concerns

Exceptional communication skills

Confidence in knowledge sharing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Okta is seeking a Solutions Engineer in St. Louis, MO, to support customers in understanding the value of their cloud security solutions. The role demands a blend of technical acumen and pre-sales engineering experience, requiring the ability to conduct product demonstrations and build lasting customer relationships.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in pre-sales, experience with SaaS products, and skills in communicating complex technical concepts. Candidates will report to the Senior Manager of Solutions Engineering, and the role includes responsibilities that contribute to achieving quarterly sales goals.