Distinguished AI Advisor @ Okta
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Overview
Okta is The World’s Identity Company, empowering secure access and automation. Join the Global Presales team to unlock the potential of Okta’s Identity Platform by delivering tailored, AI-driven identity security solutions.
Role Summary
The Distinguished AI Advisor serves as a senior technical leader, strategist, and evangelist. This role bridges customer AI visions with Okta’s Agentic AI Security offerings and shapes the AI-powered identity vision in cybersecurity.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership: Provide strategic guidance, influence product roadmaps, and represent Okta at key events.
- Strategic Customer Engagement: Advise CxO-level executives, develop whitepapers, and lead high level conversations.
- Field Enablement and Collaboration: Develop tools and frameworks for sales engineers and partner with marketing and sales teams.
- Ecosystem & Thought Leadership: Build alliances with cloud, AI, and cybersecurity partners, and publish thought leadership content.
- Innovation and Strategy: Partner with corporate strategy to enhance competitive differentiation and growth.
What You’ll Bring
Over 10 years of experience in identity, cybersecurity, and AI domains, a deep understanding of AI/ML security technologies, and a proven track record engaging enterprise executives. Exceptional communication, storytelling skills, and experience in high-level keynotes are required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a CTO, Field CTO, or distinguished architect within cybersecurity or SaaS companies. Experience with Fortune 500 enterprises, regulatory frameworks, and a strong background in Software Development or Developer Advocacy.
Compensation & Benefits
OTE ranges between $300,000—$450,000 USD in the San Francisco Bay Area and $268,000—$402,000 USD in other locations. Okta offers equity (where applicable) and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k).
Work Environment
This is a full-time, on-site role with in-person onboarding in San Francisco or Chicago, IL. Okta promotes a dynamic and flexible work environment that celebrates diverse perspectives.
Key skills/competency
- AI
- Cybersecurity
- Identity
- Strategy
- Technical leadership
- Customer engagement
- Innovation
- Thought leadership
- Communication
- Collaboration
How to Get Hired at Okta
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize resume: Highlight AI, cybersecurity, identity experience.
- Research Okta: Understand its products and mission.
- Prepare stories: Include executive and technical achievements.
- Network: Connect with current employees on LinkedIn.