Senior Client Platform Engineer

Okta • Bellevue, WA

275d • $132,000 - $198,000

About The Position

Okta is The World's Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth. At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we're looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. Join our team! We're building a world where Identity belongs to you. The Business Technology (BT) Client Platform Engineering team is composed of smart and innovative engineers who welcome challenges and enjoy seeing our designs run at scale with automation, testing, and tuning. Above all, we are a team that touches every point of the business and is obsessed with the end user experience.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in systems engineering
• Advanced level expertise in managing endpoints in a large corporate environment
• Proficient in any of the following: bash, PowerShell, Python, Go, Swift, or other programming languages
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including infrastructure and configuration as code
• Experience with version control systems such as Git, SVN, etc.
• Experience with automation tools such Okta Workflows, GitHub Actions, GitLab pipelines, Terraform, Chef, Jenkins, etc.
• Deep understanding of APIs and the ability to develop custom integrations and workflows connecting systems
• Working knowledge of AWS Lambda or similar serverless technologies
• Understanding of CIS benchmarks and endpoint hardening best practices
• Experience with VDI technologies and tools (AWS, Azure, Citrix, VMware)
• Knowledge of identity standards (SAML, OIDC, etc.) and federation workflows
• Strong communication skills with the ability to produce technical documentation, generate reports, and define metrics
• Will be required to participate in on-call rotation
• US Person Status (e.g. a U.S. Citizen, National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee)

Nice To Haves

• Experience building and integrating identity (Okta, SAML, OIDC) into endpoint management
• Linux management experience
• Relevant IT industry certifications (Okta, AWS, Microsoft, ITIL, etc.) are a plus
• Experience with Federal requirements and FedRAMP compliance

Responsibilities

• Manage Okta's fleet of macOS and iOS devices globally with Jamf Pro and open-source tools
• Ensure that endpoints meet industry standard / regulatory requirements (ex: NIST, CIS, STIG, etc.) with a solid understanding of Apple and Windows platform security
• Serve as an escalation point for the global IT support team and work closely with the security team to enforce endpoint security models and best practices
• Deploy applications, configurations, settings, and scripts to all endpoints, and keep devices up to date as new vulnerabilities are discovered
• Collaborate with other teams across the business to automate and integrate services with managed endpoints
• Operate with an engineering mindset where automation is the top priority, driving efficiency and scalability in all aspects of the role
• Create workflows, pipelines, and images for Windows-based virtual machines in a VDI ecosystem (AWS Workspaces, Windows 365, AVD)
• Plan and prepare for future growth and scaling of the endpoint program at Okta
• Balance security with user experience by advocating for and designing the best user experience possible
• Drive What's Next for major OS releases by working closely with internal product teams during beta testing to bring day-1 support to our customers

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services