Distinguished AI Advisor
@ Okta

Hybrid
$300,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago

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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.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review latest AI/ML security trends
Study Okta identity product documentation
Refresh knowledge on cybersecurity protocols
Explore large language model threat applications

Behavioral Questions

Demonstrate executive presence
Showcase strategic problem solving
Explain past leadership experiences
Illustrate customer engagement success

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