Identity Solutions Architect

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. The Identity Team The Identity Solutions Architect Opportunity 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, you will work 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. You will shepherd cutting‑edge features from Alpha through Early Availability (EA)—guaranteeing we are our own first and best customer before these solutions scale to the rest of the world. What You’ll Be Doing Customer Zero Lifecycle Execution (Alpha to EA): Act as the lead architect testing and deploying Alpha identity security features within Okta’s internal IAM environment. Author the technical rollout blueprints and provide the core engineering teams with critical feedback. Open‑Source & Community Leadership: Lead the technical effort to open‑source the complimentary tools our Customer Zero team builds, transitioning our internal innovations into a massive, thriving community effort with our customers. Thought Leadership & Personal Brand: Take the microphone. You will help lead a dedicated "how‑to" video series and a potential podcast this year, and take the stage at major events to share our 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). 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 specifically focused on IAM/Security Architecture. You have a proven track record of securing non‑human identities (NHIs) or machine‑to‑machine infrastructure in production. Protocol & Threat Literacy: Deep, hands‑on knowledge of core protocols: OAuth2/OIDC (especially Token Exchange), SAML, mTLS, JWT, and Model Context Protocol (MCP). Strong technical understanding of modern identity threat vectors (AiTM phishing, info‑stealer malware, session hijacking). Technical Influence: The 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 product engineering. Executive Presence & Communication: Elite verbal and written communication skills. You can translate deep, ambiguous technical architecture into compelling business value for C‑suite executives and excel in front of a camera or a live audience. Work‑Life Balance & Travel We highly value work‑life balance and protect our team's time. Travel is limited and generally planned well in advance . Your travel footprint will primarily consist of Oktane (our flagship conference), Oktane on the Road, and hosting four 2‑day regional user group meetings throughout the year. Salary & Benefits The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between $242,000 USD - $332,000 USD. Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington: $216,000 USD - $297,000 USD. Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, 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. The Okta Experience Driving Social Impact Developing Talent and Fostering Connection & Community 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. 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