Solutions Architect, AI Identity

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity 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. This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. The Identity Solutions Architect Opportunity As organizations successfully adopt phishing-resistant MFA, attackers have shifted their tactics—deploying Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) phishing kits and malware to execute session hijacking via cookie theft. With the explosive rise of autonomous AI workloads, securing human identity is no longer enough; we must now protect and govern a fast-growing sprawl of non‑human, agentic workflows. We are looking for a highly mature, technically elite, and customer‑obsessed Identity Solutions Architect to drive the technical execution of our Identity Security & Agentic Identity portfolio. In this role, you will be a cornerstone of the "Okta on Okta" team, acting as Customer Zero, reporting directly to the VP of IAM, and working hand‑in‑hand with our Principal Product Manager. While the PM shapes the portfolio strategy, you will own the technical architecture, internal deployment blueprints, and the public stage, shepherding cutting‑edge features from Alpha through Early Availability (EA)—guaranteeing we are our own first and best customer before these solutions scale to the world. Key Focus Areas AI Agent & Agentic Identity Security: Architect how Okta governs non‑human, autonomous AI workloads across O4AA (Okta for AI Agents) and A4AA (Auth0 for AI Agents), defining secure authentication and authorization patterns. Next‑Gen Guardrails: Design token exchange patterns, security gateways, and implement the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to secure agent‑to‑data interactions. Hardware‑Bound Session Security: Design Okta's defense against session cookie theft by leveraging cryptographically hardware‑bound tokens (Okta DBSSO and Chrome DBSC). Advanced Threat & Posture Management: Deploy Identity Threat Protection (ITP) for continuous risk evaluation and Identity Security Posture Management (ISPM) to eliminate hidden vulnerabilities across human and machine identities. What you'll be doing Customer Zero Lifecycle Execution (Alpha to EA): Lead architect testing and deploying Alpha identity security features within Okta's internal IAM environment. Author technical rollout blueprints and provide core engineering teams with critical feedback. Anti‑Session Hijacking Architecture: Design the internal implementation blueprint for how Okta DBSSO and Chrome DBSC complement one another, creating an ironclad, layered defense that protects corporate endpoints from token and cookie exfiltration. Open‑Source & Community Leadership: Lead the technical effort to open‑source the complimentary tools our Customer Zero team builds, transitioning internal innovations into a thriving community effort with our customers. Thought Leadership & Personal Brand: Lead a "how‑to" video series and a potential podcast, and take the stage at major events to share Okta's internal playbook. Ecosystem Integration: Define how Okta identity is woven into modern orchestration layers (LangChain/Graph, n8n, AWS AgentCore, Google Vertex ADK) and model providers (Azure Foundry, AWS Bedrock, OpenAI, Anthropic). Travel: Attend Oktane, Oktane on the Road, and host four 2‑day regional user group meetings throughout the year. What you'll bring to the role Professional Maturity & Architecture Expertise: 8+ years of overall IT/software development and technical architecture experience, with 3+ years in IAM/Security Architecture. Proven track record of securing non‑human identities (NHIs) or machine‑to‑machine infrastructure in production. Protocol & Threat Literacy: Hands‑on knowledge of OAuth2/OIDC (especially Token Exchange), SAML, mTLS, JWT, and MCP. Strong technical understanding of modern identity threat vectors (AiTM phishing, info‑stealer malware, session hijacking). Technical Influence: Ability to author clear Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) and confidently influence at the VP/CTO level, serving as a true peer to product management and engineering. Executive Presence & Communication: Elite verbal and written communication skills. Translate deep, ambiguous technical architecture into compelling business value for C‑suite executives and excel on camera or live audiences. And extra credit if you have experience in any of the following Certifications such as CISSP‑ISSAP, CCSP, or TOGAF are welcome but not required. The Okta Experience Supporting Your Well‑Being Driving Social Impact Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in‑person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one. Annual base salary range for candidates in the San Francisco Bay area: $242,000—$332,000 USD. Annual base salary range for candidates in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington: $216,000—$297,000 USD. Actual base salary will depend on skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. Okta also offers equity, bonus, and benefits, including health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation. 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