Senior Identity Specialist-Governance

The role

You will deliver sales presentations and product demonstrations to educate customers on Okta Identity Governance solutions. You will support strategic customer conversations, design Proof of Concepts, and provide technical guidance to Solutions Engineering teams.

What you will do

• Support strategic customer conversations with technical and engineering leaders
• Deliver customized demonstrations and architectural sessions focused on Okta Identity Governance
• Design and execute outcome-focused Proof of Concepts
• Maintain technical understanding of Okta identity product lines and protocols
• Create and maintain reusable demonstration systems, diagrams, and documentation
• Provide strategic and technical guidance to Solutions Engineering teams
• Collaborate with the Global Office of Field CTO to identify recurring trends
• Deliver keynote presentations, webinars, and technical sessions at events
• Represent Okta as a thought leader in the identity and security space
• Partner with product teams to provide input on customer-driven innovation

Required qualifications

• 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 identity synchronization between on-premises environments and the cloud
• Deep, hands-on experience with deploying/selling governance solutions not limited to Sailpoint, Saviynt, Oracle Governance, Lumos etc
• Hands-on experience of using low-code/no-code tools like Zapier or Workato
• Ability to translate complex requirements around Joiner-Mover-Leaver flows
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Travel up to 40% for customer meetings, industry events, and internal off-sites

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with Okta's Identity Governance
• Experience with other IGA vendors like Sailpoint/Saviynt/Oracle Governance
• Practical experience or familiarity with PAM concepts, methodologies, and enterprise tools (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea, or Okta Privileged Access)
• Certified Identity Professional (CIDPRO), CISSP, CCSP, or CISM
• Scripting or automation skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for security integrations
• Vibe coding skills with Claude/Vercel

Benefits

• Supporting Your Well-Being
• Driving Social Impact
• Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community

About the company

The Global Presales organization at Okta brings together a diverse group of experts who serve as trusted advisors to customers and partners. Okta secures AI by building trusted, neutral infrastructure.