Senior Solution Identity Specialist(endpoint Identity Specialist)

Okta Okta · Enterprise · Bangalore, India · SE Field CTO-322

This role is for a Senior Solution Identity Specialist at Okta, focusing on Endpoint Identity Security. The primary responsibilities involve presales activities, including delivering sales presentations and product demonstrations to educate customers on Okta's identity and access management solutions. The role requires deep expertise in identity and directory services, device identity and access management, and identity threat detection and response. While the company mentions securing AI, the role itself is focused on identity infrastructure and presales, not direct AI/ML development.

What you'd actually do

  1. Deliver sales presentations and product demonstrations to educate customers on the best ways to implement Okta identity and access management solutions.
  2. Provide technical leadership and guidance to customers and internal teams.
  3. Enable and collaborate with field teams to drive successful customer outcomes.
  4. Influence the market through thought leadership and strategic engagement.
  5. Contribute to innovation and strategy within the Endpoint Identity space.

Skills

Required

  • Expert-level understanding of Active Directory (AD) and Azure AD (Entra ID) or similar, including Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Kerberos, and OIDC/SAML protocols.
  • Proficiency in managing and securing diverse Identity Providers (IdPs) like Okta, Ping Identity, and Google Workspace.
  • Experience managing the complexities of identity synchronization between on-premises environments and the cloud.
  • Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR)
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Experience contributing to technical events

Nice to have

  • Hands-on experience with Okta's Threat Protection suite (e.g., suspicious activity reporting, risk-based authentication).
  • Experience with other ITDR vendors or device access solutions.
  • Certified Identity Professional (CIDPRO), CISSP, CCSP, or CISM.
  • Scripting or automation skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for security integrations.

What the JD emphasized

  • Expert-level understanding of Active Directory (AD) and Azure AD (Entra ID) or similar, including Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Kerberos, and OIDC/SAML protocols.
  • Proficiency in managing and securing diverse Identity Providers (IdPs) like Okta, Ping Identity, and Google Workspace.
  • Experience managing the complexities of identity synchronization between on-premises environments and the cloud.
  • Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR)