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Associate Solutions Engineer at Okta in Chicago, IL
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Job Description
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
We are seeking a motivated Associate Solutions Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will partner with Sales, Customer Success, and Engineering teams to support prospective and existing customers by demonstrating the value of Okta’s identity and access management solutions. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong technical foundation, early career experience, and a passion for customer engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with Account Executives to support the sales cycle through technical discovery, product demonstrations, and solution design
- Build and deliver compelling demos showcasing Okta’s capabilities tailored to customer needs
- Assist in responding to technical questions, RFPs, and security questionnaires
- Develop proof-of-concepts (POCs) and solution architectures for customer use cases
- Collaborate with customers to understand business and technical requirements
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-relevant value propositions
- Work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Customer Success teams to ensure alignment
- Stay current with identity, security, and cloud technology trends
Basic Qualifications
- 1–2 years of experience in a technical, customer-facing role (e.g., Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, Technical Support, or Consulting)
- Background in software development or hands-on coding experience (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Java, or similar)
- Understanding of APIs, RESTful services, and web technologies (HTTP, JSON, OAuth, etc.)
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with identity and access management concepts (SSO, MFA, OAuth, SAML, etc.)
- Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Exposure to enterprise SaaS environments and security best practices
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and think critically under pressure
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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. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us.
The Okta Experience
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- 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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