Product Acceleration Specialist (Identity)

Location: San Francisco, California, United States; in-person onboarding is required.

Annual base salary: $141,000–$193,600 for candidates in California excluding the San Francisco Bay Area, Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington; a separate annual range of $126,000–$172,700 is listed.

Company

Okta provides identity and access management infrastructure that helps organizations securely connect people, technology, and AI.

What you will do

• Deploy, implement, troubleshoot, and test new Okta products for external customers.
• Collaborate with Product, Product Marketing, Customer Success, and Go-To-Market teams to support customer strategies.
• Understand customer business challenges and design technical solutions using Okta product capabilities.
• Develop solution positioning with account teams and communicate product value to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide field and customer feedback on new product offerings and advocate for adoption through content and community engagement.
• Support distributed teams across multiple time zones through flexible working arrangements and regular communication.

Requirements

• 4+ years of technical experience delivering identity solutions to external customers and 2+ years of software sales or pre-sales experience with large enterprise customers.
• Hands-on experience with multiple Okta products and proficiency in at least two core product areas.
• Background in identity and access management, cybersecurity, enterprise web technologies, and cloud architectures.
• Knowledge of SAML 2.0, OAuth, OpenID Connect, SCIM, RESTful APIs, orchestration tools, access control models, and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Strong customer communication, presentation, active listening, and technical solution evaluation skills.

Nice to have

• Programming or scripting experience with Python or PowerShell.
• Experience with Identity Governance and Administration or Privileged Access Management.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or GDPR governance frameworks.
• Cybersecurity certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k), flexible spending account, paid time off, and parental leave.
• Equity and bonus opportunities where applicable.
• Global community spanning more than 20 offices and an immersive in-person onboarding experience.
• Programs supporting well-being, social impact, talent development, and community connection.