Senior Solutions Engineer

Okta

Remote- Posted June 17, 2026- via Okta
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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human<br><br></strong>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.<br><br>This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.</p></div><p>Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth.&nbsp;</p> <p>At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences.&nbsp;</p> <p>Join our team in Iberia! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.</p> <h2><strong>The Senior Solutions Engineer Opportunity</strong></h2> <p>Reporting to the Senior Manager of Solutions Engineering in Iberia, the Senior Solutions Engineer in Israel is a trusted advisor, with a passion for technology and the advanced ability to develop, position and demonstrate product-specific solutions during sales cycles, while achieving quarterly and annual sales goals for an assigned territory. This position is based in Tel Aviv.</p> <p><strong>Position Description:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>We believe Solutions Engineers at Okta are involved in all stages of the customer’s digital transformation.&nbsp; Solutions Engineers are experienced using presentations, email, phone and social media to connect with customers virtually and in-person.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are looking for great teammates who can build and deliver sales presentations and customized product demonstrations to help educate Okta’s Customers (everyone from developers to product managers to C-level executives) on best practices during their cloud security technology journey.&nbsp;</p> <p>We believe Okta’s Solutions Engineers empathize with Customers and quickly discern their true technical needs by asking detailed, clarifying questions while presenting solutions that specifically address those needs. Okta Solution Engineers have the rare combination of technical acumen and business insight; in a career where you can utilize both. As a Solutions Engineer at Okta, you will further develop each of these skills by advising a diverse set of customers on the value they will gain by using Okta’s Identity Platform.</p> <h3><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></h3> <p>As a Senior Solutions Engineer, you’ll be a strategic technical expert for a customer-facing sales team. You'll use your skills to:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Serve as a technical advisor:</strong> Partner with the sales team to educate customers on Okta’s identity solutions and demonstrate their value.</li> <li><strong>Solve customer challenges:</strong> Understand customer needs and provide tailored product demonstrations to show how our solutions can solve their business problems.</li> <li><strong>Lead technical engagements:</strong> Answer product and technical questions, and plan and deliver complex <strong>Proofs of Concept (POCs)</strong> by collaborating with other Okta engineering teams.</li> <li><strong>Drive product and knowledge growth:</strong> Share customer feedback with our product teams to influence future enhancements and contribute to the team's knowledge by sharing best practices and reusable assets.</li> <li><strong>Stay ahead of the curve:</strong> Keep up with competitive analysis and market differentiation to better position Okta.</li> <li><strong>Support company events:</strong> Represent Okta at marketing events, including conferences, user groups, and trade shows.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>What You’ll Bring</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Experience:</strong> 8+ years of experience in pre-sales engineering and solution selling, with a strong background in Enterprise account segments.</li> <li><strong>Technical Acumen:</strong></li> <ul> <li>Deep understanding of <strong>identity protocols</strong> (e.g., SAML, OIDC, OAuth, FIDO, Passkeys, SCIM, LDAP).</li> <li>Working knowledge of cloud platforms like <strong>AWS, Azure/Entra, and GCP</strong>.</li> <li>Experience with <strong>REST APIs and SDKs</strong>.</li> <li>Hands-on experience in one or more of the following: front-end web development, back-end development, scripting (Bash, PowerShell), or DevOps (Docker, Kubernetes).</li> <li>Understanding of identity-related <strong>cybersecurity topics</strong> (e.g., phishing, MFA bypass attacks, privilege escalation).</li> </ul> <li><strong>Communication &amp; Presentation Skills:</strong> The ability to simplify complex technical concepts and deliver compelling presentations to diverse audiences, from developers to C-level executives. You should be skilled at diagramming user journeys and complex architecture.</li> <li><strong>Strategic Mindset:</strong> Proven skills in territory management, including building pipelines and collaborating with sales counterparts.</li> <li>Hands-on experience with <strong>Okta for AI Agents</strong> or similar enterprise frameworks designed to govern Non-Human Identities (NHIs).</li> <li><strong>Travel:</strong> Ability to travel up to 25% of the time inside Israel.</li> <li><strong>Education:</strong> A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable field is preferred.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Bonus Skills (Ideally, You Have)</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Hands-on knowledge of <strong>Identity Governance (IGA)</strong> or <strong>Privileged Access Management (PAM)</strong> solutions.</li> <li>Deep understanding of securing privileged accounts, including Just-in-Time (JIT) access, session recording, and secrets management.</li> <li>Practical experience with <strong>Windows Server, Active Directory, LDAP, and Federation services</strong>.</li> <li>Proficiency in CNAPP/CSPM, UNIX/Linux, database/network security, or DevOps practices.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The role is based in Tel Aviv and the expectation will be that you will spend 2-3 days a week either meeting with prospective customers, existing customers, or collaborating with the team in the Office.</p> <p>#LI-Hybrid</p> <p>#LI-JB2</p> <p>P14647_3354411</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>The Okta Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://rewards.okta.com">Supporting Your Well-Being</a>&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="https://www.okta.com/company/okta-for-good/">Driving Social Impact&nbsp;</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.okta.com/company/talent-connection-community/">Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community</a></li> </ul> <p>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EfiEYZrIyhA2X4Fijk0R3RKYOzNoS3wtvyM4nhbZnXE/edit">use this Form</a> to request an accommodation.<br><br>Notice for New York City Applicants &amp; Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please&nbsp;<a href="https://talent.okta.com/new-york-city-aedt-notice.html">click here</a> to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.</p></div>