Secure Every Identity, from AI to HumanIdentity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta 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.

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The Global Presales team

The Global Presales organization at Okta brings together a diverse group of experts, including Solutions Engineers, the Office of the Field CTO, Alliances, Architects, and more, who combine deep technical expertise with strategic business insight. This team serves as trusted advisors to a wide range of customers and partners, helping them unlock the full potential of Okta’s Identity Platform. By asking insightful questions, understanding complex challenges, and delivering tailored solutions, we empower organizations to address their unique identity needs. Empathy, collaboration, and a relentless focus on customer success drive our work and set us apart.

Identity Senior Solution Specialist -On-Premises & Hybrid Access

As a Senior Solution Specialist, you will be part of the presales team that delivers sales presentations and product demonstrations to educate customers on how Okta can secure complex on-premises environments like SAP, Oracle EBS, and custom web apps. You will report to the Manager in the OFCTO organization.

What you’ll be doing

1. Strategic Customer Engagement:

Asset Delivery:

1. Technical Leadership:
2. Field Enablement and Collaboration:
3. Market Influence:
4. Innovation and Strategy:

Position Requirements:

Legacy WAM & Hybrid Identity Mastery

• Legacy WAM & Hybrid Identity Master
• Web Access Management (WAM) Expert: Deep, expert-level understanding of legacy access tools such as CA Siteminder, Oracle Access Manager (OAM), and PingAccess.
• Hybrid Ecosystems: Proficiency in managing identity synchronization and access between on-premises environments (Active Directory, LDAP) and the cloud.
• Protocol Expertise: Mastery of Kerberos, header-based authentication, and bridging these to modern protocols like OIDC/SAML.

Complex on-premises application integration

• Enterprise Apps: Hands-on experience securing and integrating heavy enterprise suites such as SAP, Oracle EBS, and PeopleSoft.Proxy & Gateway Tech: Strong understanding of reverse proxies, load balancers, and Okta Access Gateway (OAG) deployment models.Network Infrastructure: Solid grasp of SSL/TLS termination, certificate management, and on-premises network security.

• Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR)

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience contributing to technical events.

• Travel expectation: up to 40% for customer meetings, industry events, and internal off-sites.

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

• Modern Automation: Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for managing gateway configurations or security integrations.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Hands-on experience with Terraform or Pulumi for managing identity infrastructure.

• Certified Identity Professional (CIDPRO), CISSP, CCSP, or C