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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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Okta on Okta Identity Architect Opportunity
This is not a traditional architect role. At Okta, an Okta on Okta Identity Architect is the premier technical execution tier above Principal Engineer—acting as the ultimate hands-on practitioner of our own cloud platform. While you won't be writing application code, you will get your hands dirty configuring, extending, and testing the boundaries of the platform. You are the builder who proves our platform works in the real world.
As organizations successfully adopt phishing-resistant MFA, attackers have shifted their tactics—increasingly deploying Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) phishing kits and info-stealer malware to execute session hijacking via cookie theft. Furthermore, with the explosive rise of autonomous AI workloads, securing human identity is no longer enough; we must now protect and govern a fast-growing sprawl of non-human, agentic workflows.
Are you an elite engineer running Okta at a customer organization today? Have you ever configured our platform, pushed Okta Platform Services to their limits, and thought: "If I worked at Okta, I know exactly how we could make this platform better"?
We are looking for a highly mature, technical leader who is already a deeply experienced, hands-on Okta customer practitioner to drive the technical execution of our Identity Security & Agentic Identity portfolio. In this role, you will transition from being an external customer to becoming the technical cornerstone of the internal "Okta on Okta" team, acting as Customer Zero. Reporting directly to the VP of IAM, you will configure, deploy, and battle-test cutting-edge platform features from Alpha through Early Availability (EA)—giving you the unique leverage to directly shape, influence, and improve the core Okta platform before these solutions scale globally.
Why This Role is Different
If you stay at a traditional customer organization, you can only deploy what we build. In this role, you get to cross the table, become the elite practitioner of a world-class security platform, get early access to cutting-edge features, and directly influence the future of the platform. You will collaborate directly with other top-tier engineers across our customer base and partner with the absolute pioneers of the identity industry to shape the tools you've spent your career using.
What You’ll Be Doing (Platform Execution & Impact)
- The Ultimate "Customer Zero" Platform Practitioner (Alpha to EA): Bring your real-world customer deployment perspective directly into our tenant. Act as the lead hands-on architect configuring and deploying Alpha platform capabilities within Okta’s own corporate IAM tenant. You will serve as the bridge to our core platform product teams, providing the vital, practitioner-level feedback that shapes final platform design.
- AI Agent & Agentic Identity Security: Lead the hands-on architecture and configuration of how the Okta Platform governs non-human, autonomous AI workloads across O4AA (Okta for AI Agents), defining secure authentication, token exchange, and authorization patterns.
- Designing Anti-Session Hijacking Defenses: Build the internal technical deployment blueprints for how Okta DBSSO and Chrome DBSC complement one another, leveraging Okta Identity Engine (OIE) to create an ironclad, layered defense that protects corporate endpoints from token and cookie exfiltration.
- Platform-to-Platform Collaboration: Act as a technical peer and trusted advisor to fellow hands-on practitioners at our customer organizations. You will share your direct, real-world tenant deployment experiences, trade-offs, and lessons learned with the engineers actually building and securing their Okta platforms in the wild.
- Sharing the Playbook: Contribute to our technical content efforts (such as a deep-dive "how-to" video series, co-hosting internal podcasts, or presenting to fellow practitioners in highly focused, interactive roundtable breakout sessions at Oktane) to share the actual deployment architectures, tenant configurations, and technical playbooks we've built.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
- Proven Okta Platform Expertise: Extensive, practical experience managing, configuring, and troubleshooting Okta in complex enterprise production environments. You possess active, hands-on mastery of the Okta Identity Engine (OIE), Directory Integrations, Advanced Policies, Workflows, and Okta Platform APIs—whether you learned this on the job or proved it through certifications.
- 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: Serve as an equal technical peer to product management and product engineering, collaborating on feasibility, platform architecture paths, and real-world system behaviors.
- Practitioner Empathy & Communication: Exceptional ability to connect with and speak the language of other hands-on platform engineers and security administrators. You excel at translating highly complex platform configurations into clear, peer-to-peer technical explanations, whether in documentation, video walkthroughs, or collaborative technical workshops.
- Nice To Have: Okta Certified Administrator or Okta Certified Consultant (These are a great plus, but are not required if you have equivalent, proven hands-on engineering experience).
LOCATION
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
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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Okta on Okta Identity Architect Opportunity
This is not a traditional architect role. At Okta, an Okta on Okta Identity Architect is the premier technical execution tier above Principal Engineer—acting as the ultimate hands-on practitioner of our own cloud platform. While you won't be writing application code, you will get your hands dirty configuring, extending, and testing the boundaries of the platform. You are the builder who proves our platform works in the real world.
As organizations successfully adopt phishing-resistant MFA, attackers have shifted their tactics—increasingly deploying Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) phishing kits and info-stealer malware to execute session hijacking via cookie theft. Furthermore, with the explosive rise of autonomous AI workloads, securing human identity is no longer enough; we must now protect and govern a fast-growing sprawl of non-human, agentic workflows.
Are you an elite engineer running Okta at a customer organization today? Have you ever configured our platform, pushed Okta Platform Services to their limits, and thought: "If I worked at Okta, I know exactly how we could make this platform better"?
We are looking for a highly mature, technical leader who is already a deeply experienced, hands-on Okta customer practitioner to drive the technical execution of our Identity Security & Agentic Identity portfolio. In this role, you will transition from being an external customer to becoming the technical cornerstone of the internal "Okta on Okta" team, acting as Customer Zero. Reporting directly to the VP of IAM, you will configure, deploy, and battle-test cutting-edge platform features from Alpha through Early Availability (EA)—giving you the unique leverage to directly shape, influence, and improve the core Okta platform before these solutions scale globally.
Why This Role is Different
If you stay at a traditional customer organization, you can only deploy what we build. In this role, you get to cross the table, become the elite practitioner of a world-class security platform, get early access to cutting-edge features, and directly influence the future of the platform. You will collaborate directly with other top-tier engineers across our customer base and partner with the absolute pioneers of the identity industry to shape the tools you've spent your career using.
What You’ll Be Doing (Platform Execution & Impact)
- The Ultimate "Customer Zero" Platform Practitioner (Alpha to EA): Bring your real-world customer deployment perspective directly into our tenant. Act as the lead hands-on architect configuring and deploying Alpha platform capabilities within Okta’s own corporate IAM tenant. You will serve as the bridge to our core platform product teams, providing the vital, practitioner-level feedback that shapes final platform design.
- AI Agent & Agentic Identity Security: Lead the hands-on architecture and configuration of how the Okta Platform governs non-human, autonomous AI workloads across O4AA (Okta for AI Agents), defining secure authentication, token exchange, and authorization patterns.
- Designing Anti-Session Hijacking Defenses: Build the internal technical deployment blueprints for how Okta DBSSO and Chrome DBSC complement one another, leveraging Okta Identity Engine (OIE) to create an ironclad, layered defense that protects corporate endpoints from token and cookie exfiltration.
- Platform-to-Platform Collaboration: Act as a technical peer and trusted advisor to fellow hands-on practitioners at our customer organizations. You will share your direct, real-world tenant deployment experiences, trade-offs, and lessons learned with the engineers actually building and securing their Okta platforms in the wild.
- Sharing the Playbook: Contribute to our technical content efforts (such as a deep-dive "how-to" video series, co-hosting internal podcasts, or presenting to fellow practitioners in highly focused, interactive roundtable breakout sessions at Oktane) to share the actual deployment architectures, tenant configurations, and technical playbooks we've built.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
- Proven Okta Platform Expertise: Extensive, practical experience managing, configuring, and troubleshooting Okta in complex enterprise production environments. You possess active, hands-on mastery of the Okta Identity Engine (OIE), Directory Integrations, Advanced Policies, Workflows, and Okta Platform APIs—whether you learned this on the job or proved it through certifications.
- 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: Serve as an equal technical peer to product management and product engineering, collaborating on feasibility, platform architecture paths, and real-world system behaviors.
- Practitioner Empathy & Communication: Exceptional ability to connect with and speak the language of other hands-on platform engineers and security administrators. You excel at translating highly complex platform configurations into clear, peer-to-peer technical explanations, whether in documentation, video walkthroughs, or collaborative technical workshops.
- Nice To Have: Okta Certified Administrator or Okta Certified Consultant (These are a great plus, but are not required if you have equivalent, proven hands-on engineering experience).
LOCATION
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
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.