Principal Technical Consultant, Okta

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. We're all in on this mission.

If you are too, let's talk. COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Okta is the foundation for secure connections between people and technology. By harnessing the power of the cloud, Okta allows people to access applications on any device at any time, while allowing for strong security protection.

The Okta service integrates directly with an organization’s existing directories and identity systems, as well as 6,500+ applications. Because Okta runs on an integrated platform, organizations can implement Okta quickly at large scale and low total cost. Thousands of customers, including Adobe, Allergan, Chiquita, LinkedIn, and Western Union, trust Okta to help their organizations work faster, boost revenue, and stay secure.

com . JOB PURPOSE: In this role, you will be tasked with providing hands-on implementation and deployment services to our customers. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and hands-on leader who can rapidly learn the Okta platform, our technology and the value proposition that we bring to customers of all sizes.

You will lead multiple concurrent customer deployment projects with the number one goal to ensure long-term customer success. Additionally you will engage with the full Customer Success team in order to assure a smooth transition post-deployment to the support/maintenance phases. Finally, you will also be responsible for the continuous improvement of delivery processes and methods.

Responsibilities

: Work hands on with Okta customers, primarily in a post-sales role, to provide innovative consulting services.

Requirements

Communicate to customers and partners at the technical and/or functional level appropriate for the situation. Be dedicated to providing excellent design and deployment solutions resulting in extraordinary customer satisfaction. Be prompt and deliver high quality service and leadership to align with customer goals and requests.

Manage project scope, schedule, status, and documentation. Mentor and train customers on the service. Act as a liaison between Customers and Product Management to drive product development.

Lead interaction and collaboration with other Okta teams such as Engineering and Support as needed to address escalated issues. Interact with management and other roles within the customer organization and Okta. Collaborate with the sales team on existing customers up-sell and cross-sell opportunities.

Perform hands on technical design, configuration, and troubleshooting of the Okta service. Shape and Influence Okta’s growth and scalability, by designing new offerings, and finding new ways to deliver amazing customer satisfaction. Manage multiple concurrent deployment projects.

0, WS-Federation, OAuth, and OpenID Connect. While providing customer service, apply knowledge of cloud architectures as well as complex enterprise on-premise IT landscapes. Net, PHP, REST/JSON, etc) when working with customers.

Utilize knowledge of typical enterprise identity life cycle management processes and standards. ) when working on customer integrations. May provide mentoring, guidance, and expertise to less experienced team members.