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Technical Consultant roles in IT infrastructure, systems integration, and enterprise software qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to build specialized consulting experience while pursuing H-1B visa sponsorship.
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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.
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.
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 Auth0 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.
This role is for the Auth0 product unit and you’ll be supporting Auth0 customers.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Work hands on with Okta customers, primarily in a post-sales role, to provide innovative consulting services.
- Gather, analyze, and document post-sales 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.
- Apply knowledge of technologies and protocols to support identity federation and robust access control models, such as SAML 2.0, WS-Federation, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
- While providing customer service, apply knowledge of cloud architectures as well as complex enterprise on-premise IT landscapes.
- Apply software development experience (Java, Ruby, .Net, PHP, REST/JSON, etc) when working with customers.
- Utilize knowledge of typical enterprise identity life cycle management processes and standards.
- Apply experience with JavaScript and one of the major JavaScript MVC frameworks (Backbone, Angular, Ember, React, etc.) when working on customer integrations.
- May provide mentoring, guidance, and expertise to less experienced team members.
- Ensure quality and time management processes are followed by team (e.g., change controls, time tracking).
- Commit to and use a knowledge repository for deployment standard methodologies and other customer ideas as continuous improvement.
- 25% future travel required to customer sites.
MINIMUM REQUIRED Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- 3-5 years experience as a technical consultant delivering solutions to external customers.
- Minimum 3 years experience with JavaScript and one of the major JavaScript MVC frameworks (Backbone, Angular, Ember, React, Node, etc.).
- Experience with technologies and protocols to support identity federation and robust access control models (e.g., OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML 2.0, WS-Federation).
- Some knowledge of enterprise web technologies, security and cutting-edge infrastructures.
- Ability to work independently and multi-functionally supporting the development of client work you're doing.
- Experience in designing and implementing security and identity management solutions to support critical systems and business programs.
- Knowledge of typical enterprise identity life cycle management processes and standards.
- Able and willing to be a hands-on contributor.
- Superb communication skills, including issue tracking, triaging and crisis management.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Non-JavaScript Software development experience (Java, .Net, Go, C#, Flutter, PHP, etc).
- Experience in delivering Auth0 implementations for organizations.
- Experience with Node JS runtime environment.
- Mobile development experience (iOS and Android).
PROBLEM SOLVING:
- Exhibits confidence and an extensive knowledge of emerging industry practices when solving business problems.
- Asks probing questions to elicit facts and clarify a situation.
- Identifies critical issues with ease.
- Engages appropriate resources to obtain information, seek suggestions and acquire assistance.
- Pushes creative thinking beyond the boundaries of existing industry practices and customer mindsets.
COMMUNICATION:
- Communicates with internal and external customers and all levels of management.
- Effectively communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
- Delivers informative, well-organized presentations.
- Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information thoughtfully.
- Uses active listening skills to figure out and understand the customer's business goals, objectives and priorities.
TEAM AND CUSTOMER INTERACTION:
- Facilitates effective team interaction.
- Communicates effectively with customers to identify needs and evaluate alternative technical solutions with customers.
- Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
- Manages client expectations effectively.
Education:
A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent relevant experience) in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline required.
LOCATION:
LI-Remote
COMPENSATION:
The OTE range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between: $142,000—$194,700 USD.
Below is the annual On Target Compensation (OTE) range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington. Your actual OTE, which is inclusive of base salary and incentive compensation, will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable) 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 OTE range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between: $126,000—$173,800 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.
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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Technical Consultant
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM OPT designated degree program list. Computer science, information systems, and engineering management codes commonly support Technical Consultant roles, but borderline codes like business analytics require your DSO to confirm eligibility before you accept an offer.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before your start date
Ask your recruiter for the company's E-Verify employer ID and verify active enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool. Consulting firms that place you at client sites must themselves be enrolled, not the client, since your direct employer files the I-983 training plan.
Build a targeted employer list using DOL disclosure data
Search Migrate Mate to find Technical Consultant employers with verified STEM OPT and H-1B filing history. Prioritizing companies that have sponsored similar roles reduces the time you spend vetting employers who have never navigated OPT paperwork for consulting positions.
Map your degree field to the consultant role description
Your offer letter's job duties must connect directly to your STEM degree field for a valid I-983 training plan. For Technical Consultant roles, frame responsibilities around systems architecture, data modeling, or software implementation rather than general project management, which draws closer DSO scrutiny.
Negotiate your start date around I-983 approval timelines
Your DSO must sign the I-983 training plan before you begin work, and revisions requested by your employer can take one to two weeks. Build at least three weeks between your offer acceptance and your proposed start date so paperwork delays don't push you past your OPT authorization window.
Use the cap-gap period strategically if selected in H-1B
If your STEM OPT end date falls before October 1 and you're selected in the H-1B lottery, the cap-gap provision automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Confirm with USCIS guidelines that your employer has filed the H-1B petition before your EAD expires to preserve uninterrupted authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my STEM degree qualify me for the OPT extension in a Technical Consultant role?
Your degree must appear on the DHS STEM OPT designated degree program list and must relate directly to the Technical Consultant duties in your I-983 training plan. Degrees in computer science, information systems, electrical engineering, and applied mathematics commonly qualify. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on your CIP code, not your job title alone, so bring your offer letter when you meet with them.
Does the Technical Consultant employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Yes. Your direct employer, meaning the company paying your wages and signing the I-983 training plan, must be actively enrolled in E-Verify for your STEM OPT extension to be valid. If you work through a staffing agency or consulting firm that places you at client sites, the agency is your employer of record and must hold E-Verify enrollment, not the end client.
What should the I-983 training plan include for a Technical Consultant position?
The I-983 must describe specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, such as applying systems integration methodologies, designing technical architectures, or implementing enterprise software solutions. Vague descriptions like 'general consulting support' are insufficient. Your employer signs the plan, commits to supervision, and must evaluate your progress formally at the six-month and twelve-month marks throughout your extension period.
How do I find Technical Consultant employers who are already set up to hire STEM OPT students?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Technical Consultant roles at employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and a history of sponsoring OPT and H-1B workers. Targeting companies that have navigated STEM OPT paperwork before saves time during offer negotiations and reduces the risk of delays caused by HR teams unfamiliar with I-983 requirements or OPT authorization windows.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my H-1B petition is pending on October 1?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your EAD expires and you are selected in the lottery, the cap-gap rule extends your STEM OPT work authorization automatically through September 30. You can continue working as a Technical Consultant during this period. USCIS guidance specifies that your employer's timely filing is what triggers cap-gap protection, so confirm the receipt notice before your EAD end date.