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# Senior Federal Solutions Engineer - Identity Platform

- **Company:** PENNSYLVANIA FEDERATION OF INJURED WORKERS
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $192,000.0 - $288,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Databases, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Windows Servers, OAuth, OpenID, Windows PowerShell, Phishing, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Scripting, Okta, Backend, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Docker
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=636c7ddfa976eae7

## About the Role

and reusable assets.Stay ahead of the curve: Keep up with competitive analysis and market differentiation to better position Okta.Support company events: Represent Okta at marketing events, including conferences, user groups, and trade shows.What You'll Bring Experience: 8+ years of experience in pre-sales engineering and solution selling, with a strong background in US Federal (DOD, Intelligence, Federal System Integrators)Technical Acumen:Deep understanding of identity protocols (e.g., SAML, OIDC, OAuth, FIDO, Passkeys, SCIM, LDAP).Working knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure/Entra, and GCP .Experience with REST APIs and SDKs .Hands-on experience in one or more of the following: front-end web development, back-end development, scripting (Bash, PowerShell), or DevOps (Docker, Kubernetes).Understanding of identity-related cybersecurity topics (e.g., phishing, MFA bypass attacks, privilege escalation).Communication & Presentation Skills: The ability to simplify
complex technical concepts and deliver compelling presentations to diverse audiences, from developers to C-level executives. You should be skilled at diagramming user journeys and complex architecture.Strategic Mindset: Proven skills in territory management, including building pipelines and collaborating with sales counterparts.Travel: Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.Education: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable field is preferred.Bonus Skills (Ideally, You Have) Hands-on knowledge of Identity Governance (IGA) or Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.Deep understanding of securing privileged accounts, including Just-in-Time (JIT) access, session recording, and secrets management.Practical experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, LDAP, and Federation services .Proficiency in CNAPP/CSPM, UNIX/Linux, database/network security, or DevOps practices.TS Clearance#LI-Remote#LI-CMP13983_3262089Additional
requirements:This position requires the ability to access federal environments and/or have access to protected federal data. As a condition of employment for this position, the successful candidate must be able to submit documentation establishing U.S. Person status (e.g. a U.S. Citizen, National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee. 22 CFR 120.15) upon hire.Below is the annual On Target Compensation (OTE) range for candidates located in California, 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, team's knowledge by sharing best practices and reusable assets.Stay ahead of the curve: Keep up with competitive analysis and market differentiation to better position Okta.Support company events: Represent Okta at marketing events, including conferences, user groups, and trade shows.What You'll Bring Experience: 8+ years of experience in pre-sales engineering and solution selling, with a strong background in US Federal (DOD, Intelligence, Federal System Integrators)Technical Acumen:Deep understanding of identity protocols (e.g., SAML, OIDC, OAuth, FIDO, Passkeys, SCIM, LDAP).Working knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure/Entra, and GCP .Experience with REST APIs and SDKs .Hands-on experience in one or more of the following: front-end web development, back-end development, scripting (Bash, PowerShell), or DevOps (Docker, Kubernetes).Understanding of identity-related cybersecurity topics (e.g., phishing, MFA bypass attacks, privilege escalation).Communication &
Presentation Skills: The ability to simplify complex technical concepts and deliver compelling presentations to diverse audiences, from developers to C-level executives. You should be skilled at diagramming user journeys and complex architecture.Strategic Mindset: Proven skills in territory management, including building pipelines and collaborating with sales counterparts.Travel: Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.Education: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable field is preferred.Bonus Skills (Ideally, You Have) Hands-on knowledge of Identity Governance (IGA) or Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.Deep understanding of securing privileged accounts, including Just-in-Time (JIT) access, session recording, and secrets management.Practical experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, LDAP, and Federation services .Proficiency in CNAPP/CSPM, UNIX/Linux, database/network security, or DevOps practices.TS
Clearance#LI-Remote#LI-CMP13983_3262089Additional requirements:This position requires the ability to access federal environments and/or have access to protected federal data. As a condition of employment for this position, the successful candidate must be able to submit documentation establishing U.S. Person status (e.g. a U.S. Citizen, National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee. 22 CFR 120.15) upon hire.Below is the annual On Target Compensation (OTE) range for candidates located in California, 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

## Description

technology and the advanced ability todevelop, position anddemonstrateproduct-specificsolutions during sales cycles, while achieving quarterly and annual sales goals for an assigned territory.What You'll Do As a Senior Solutions Engineer, you'll be a strategic technical expert for a customer-facing sales team. You'll use your skills to:Serve as a technical advisor: Partner with the sales team to educate customers on Okta's identity solutions and demonstrate their value.Solve customer challenges: Understand customer needs and provide tailored product demonstrations to show how our solutions can solve their business problems.Lead technical engagements: Answer product and technical questions, and plan and deliver complex Proofs of Concept (POCs) by collaborating with other Okta engineering teams.Drive product and knowledge growth: Share customer feedback with our product teams to influence future enhancements and contribute to the team's knowledge by sharing best practices, is a trusted advisor,witha passion for technology and the advanced ability todevelop, position anddemonstrateproduct-specificsolutions during sales cycles, while achieving quarterly and annual sales goals for an assigned territory.What You'll Do As a Senior Solutions Engineer, you'll be a strategic technical expert for a customer-facing sales team. You'll use your skills to:Serve as a technical advisor: Partner with the sales team to educate customers on Okta's identity solutions and demonstrate their value.Solve customer challenges: Understand customer needs and provide tailored product demonstrations to show how our solutions can solve their business problems.Lead technical engagements: Answer product and technical questions, and plan and deliver complex Proofs of Concept (POCs) by collaborating with other Okta engineering teams.Drive product and knowledge growth: Share customer feedback with our product teams to influence future enhancements and contribute to the


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