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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.
THE AI IDENTITY SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the VP of Identity & Access Management, this role will be an AI Identity Pioneer, not just an IAM expert. The AI Identity Solution Architect's mission is to own Okta's enterprise identity strategy for autonomous AI agents, while serving as a technical authority on both cloud and on-premises based IT systems to ensure the successful design and implementation of Okta's industry-leading cloud identity platform for Okta and our customers.
The critical asset you bring is your hands-on proficiency securing non-human identities across large, complex environments and translating it to autonomous agents. You will establish yourself as a trusted partner to our customers with a focus on their success. By translating business needs and insights into an actionable strategy, you will assist customers in driving their initiatives to results and high business value. At Okta, you won't just implement security; you will use your battle-tested experience to drive the product features needed to secure the next generation of identities.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Customer Needs & Discovery: Review and lead the gathering of business, functional and technical requirements for establishing an AI Identity platform powered by Okta. You will lead discovery workshops to derive customer requirements, specifications, and business processes.
- Consultative Solutions: Develop relationships with both internal and external customers to help them achieve their business goals while promoting creative solutions.
- Drive the Roadmap: Act as a primary stakeholder for Okta's product teams. Translate your real-world experience securing agents into prioritized feature requests and product requirements.
- Cross-App Access & Brokered Delegation: Architect secure Cross-App Access patterns where agents act as intermediaries between enterprise systems. Refine how user identity is brokered to an agent (e.g. OAuth2 Token Exchange), ensuring the agent never has more power than the human user who triggered it.
- AI Ecosystem & Tech Stack Integration: Define how Okta identity is woven into modern AI orchestration layers. You will secure identity patterns for agents enabled by frameworks such as LangChain/Graph/Smith, n8n, AWS AgentCore, Google Vertex ADK.
- Model Provider Security: Architect secure connectivity to AI model providers such as Azure Foundry, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, OpenAI, and Anthropic.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
- Architecture, Consulting, & Identity Expertise: 8+ years of overall IT, software development, solution design, and technical architecture experience; combined 3+ years of consulting experience and IAM/Security Architecture with proven strategic success across workforce, customer, and Non-Human Identities (NHIs).
- The "Been There" Factor: Proven track record of securing AI agents and non-human identities in a production environment. You have a deep understanding of the identity gaps in current AI frameworks.
- Agentic Identity Authority: Act as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for agentic workflows within Okta's internal Identity team. Partnering with the business to ensure our internal deployments of autonomous agents are secure, governed, and built on best-in-class architecture.
- Protocol Proficiency: Deep knowledge of the core protocols OAuth2/OIDC (especially Token Exchange), SAML, mTLS, JWT, and Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- Executive Presence & Communication: Demonstrated ability to work and interact with C-Suite and high-level customer executives. You must be able to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical audiences and effectively manage customer expectations.
- Technical Influence: Ability to author Architecture Decision Records (ADR) and influence at the VP/CTO level, while simultaneously acting as a peer to Product Management.
- Occasional travel required for in-person collaboration and attendance at industry conferences such as Oktane.
- Will take the stage to host customer-facing sessions, sharing our internal playbook and the cutting-edge best practices we've developed by operating as Okta's own Customer Zero.
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 or expected.
COMPENSATION
- The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between: $242,000—$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. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, 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 annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between: $216,000—$297,000 USD
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.
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.
Notice for New York City Applicants & 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
Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Personnel and Job Candidate Privacy Notice.
Okta
The foundation for secure connections between people and technology
Okta is the leading independent provider of identity for the enterprise. The Okta Identity Cloud enables organizations to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time. With over 7,000 pre-built integrations to applications and infrastructure providers, Okta customers can easily and securely use the best technologies for their business. More than 19,300 organizations, including JetBlue, Nordstrom, Slack, T-Mobile, Takeda, Teach for America, and Twilio, trust Okta to help protect the identities of their workforces and customers.
INTRODUCTION
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.
THE AI IDENTITY SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the VP of Identity & Access Management, this role will be an AI Identity Pioneer, not just an IAM expert. The AI Identity Solution Architect's mission is to own Okta's enterprise identity strategy for autonomous AI agents, while serving as a technical authority on both cloud and on-premises based IT systems to ensure the successful design and implementation of Okta's industry-leading cloud identity platform for Okta and our customers.
The critical asset you bring is your hands-on proficiency securing non-human identities across large, complex environments and translating it to autonomous agents. You will establish yourself as a trusted partner to our customers with a focus on their success. By translating business needs and insights into an actionable strategy, you will assist customers in driving their initiatives to results and high business value. At Okta, you won't just implement security; you will use your battle-tested experience to drive the product features needed to secure the next generation of identities.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Customer Needs & Discovery: Review and lead the gathering of business, functional and technical requirements for establishing an AI Identity platform powered by Okta. You will lead discovery workshops to derive customer requirements, specifications, and business processes.
- Consultative Solutions: Develop relationships with both internal and external customers to help them achieve their business goals while promoting creative solutions.
- Drive the Roadmap: Act as a primary stakeholder for Okta's product teams. Translate your real-world experience securing agents into prioritized feature requests and product requirements.
- Cross-App Access & Brokered Delegation: Architect secure Cross-App Access patterns where agents act as intermediaries between enterprise systems. Refine how user identity is brokered to an agent (e.g. OAuth2 Token Exchange), ensuring the agent never has more power than the human user who triggered it.
- AI Ecosystem & Tech Stack Integration: Define how Okta identity is woven into modern AI orchestration layers. You will secure identity patterns for agents enabled by frameworks such as LangChain/Graph/Smith, n8n, AWS AgentCore, Google Vertex ADK.
- Model Provider Security: Architect secure connectivity to AI model providers such as Azure Foundry, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, OpenAI, and Anthropic.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
- Architecture, Consulting, & Identity Expertise: 8+ years of overall IT, software development, solution design, and technical architecture experience; combined 3+ years of consulting experience and IAM/Security Architecture with proven strategic success across workforce, customer, and Non-Human Identities (NHIs).
- The "Been There" Factor: Proven track record of securing AI agents and non-human identities in a production environment. You have a deep understanding of the identity gaps in current AI frameworks.
- Agentic Identity Authority: Act as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for agentic workflows within Okta's internal Identity team. Partnering with the business to ensure our internal deployments of autonomous agents are secure, governed, and built on best-in-class architecture.
- Protocol Proficiency: Deep knowledge of the core protocols OAuth2/OIDC (especially Token Exchange), SAML, mTLS, JWT, and Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- Executive Presence & Communication: Demonstrated ability to work and interact with C-Suite and high-level customer executives. You must be able to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical audiences and effectively manage customer expectations.
- Technical Influence: Ability to author Architecture Decision Records (ADR) and influence at the VP/CTO level, while simultaneously acting as a peer to Product Management.
- Occasional travel required for in-person collaboration and attendance at industry conferences such as Oktane.
- Will take the stage to host customer-facing sessions, sharing our internal playbook and the cutting-edge best practices we've developed by operating as Okta's own Customer Zero.
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 or expected.
COMPENSATION
- The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between: $242,000—$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. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, 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 annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between: $216,000—$297,000 USD
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.
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.
Notice for New York City Applicants & 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
Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Personnel and Job Candidate Privacy Notice.
Okta
The foundation for secure connections between people and technology
Okta is the leading independent provider of identity for the enterprise. The Okta Identity Cloud enables organizations to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time. With over 7,000 pre-built integrations to applications and infrastructure providers, Okta customers can easily and securely use the best technologies for their business. More than 19,300 organizations, including JetBlue, Nordstrom, Slack, T-Mobile, Takeda, Teach for America, and Twilio, trust Okta to help protect the identities of their workforces and customers.
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Align your credentials to identity architecture
Okta's Architect roles typically require demonstrated expertise in identity and access management, zero trust frameworks, or enterprise SSO integrations. Certifications like Okta Certified Architect or equivalent cloud identity credentials will make your application materially stronger before you apply.
Target roles flagged for specialty occupation
Okta files H-1B petitions under specialty occupation, so roles requiring a degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field are your strongest fit. Solution Architect and Technical Architect postings that specify degree requirements in the job description are your clearest signal.
Clarify your visa type before the offer stage
Okta sponsors multiple visa types for Architect roles. If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm whether the role qualifies for STEM OPT extension before accepting, since Okta must be E-Verify enrolled, which it is, giving you a full 24-month extension period to plan your H-1B filing.
Time your application around the H-1B cap cycle
H-1B registration opens in March each year. If you're interviewing at Okta in late 2025 or early 2026, structure your offer and start date conversations around USCIS's April 1 filing window so your employer has the lead time to prepare your petition properly.
Use Migrate Mate to surface Okta Architect openings
Architect roles at Okta are posted across locations and teams and can disappear quickly. Use Migrate Mate to filter Okta's sponsoring positions by role type so you're tracking live openings without manually sifting through listings that don't support your visa situation.
Prepare for PERM if you want permanent residency
Okta supports EB-2 and EB-3 green card pathways for Architect roles, which require DOL PERM labor certification. Raise your long-term immigration intent during the offer negotiation stage so both parties can align on timing, since PERM can take 18 months or more from initiation to approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Okta sponsor H-1B visas for Architects?
Yes, Okta sponsors H-1B visas for Architect roles. These positions typically qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS criteria because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science or information systems. Okta participates in the annual H-1B cap registration process, so candidates should plan their interview and offer timelines around the March registration window.
Which visa types does Okta commonly sponsor for Architect roles?
Okta sponsors H-1B, TN visa, and F-1 OPT and CPT for Architect positions, and also supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways for longer-term employees. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying technical occupations. F-1 candidates should confirm STEM OPT eligibility for their specific role since Okta is E-Verify enrolled, which is a USCIS requirement for the 24-month STEM extension.
What qualifications does Okta expect for Architect roles?
Okta's Architect roles generally require several years of hands-on experience in enterprise identity, cloud platforms, or security architecture, along with a relevant technical degree. Familiarity with Okta's own product suite, including Workforce Identity and Customer Identity, is a practical advantage. For senior-level positions, experience leading architecture design across large-scale enterprise environments or regulated industries significantly strengthens your candidacy.
How do I apply for Architect jobs at Okta?
You can find and apply for Architect roles at Okta by browsing Migrate Mate, which filters Okta's open positions by visa sponsorship eligibility so you're only seeing roles relevant to your situation. When applying, tailor your resume to reflect identity and access management experience, and be explicit about your visa status early in the recruiter screening so Okta's immigration team can assess the pathway before an offer is extended.
How do I plan my timeline if Okta sponsors my H-1B as an Architect?
If you're starting on F-1 OPT, your H-1B must be filed during the annual cap season with USCIS, with a start date of October 1 at the earliest. That means your offer should ideally be in place before March registration. If you miss the cap, your OPT grace period is 60 days, so coordinating offer timing carefully with Okta's HR and immigration counsel avoids gaps in your work authorization.