Global Field CTO - Security, Core Access, and CIS

The Global Presales team

The Global Presales organization at Okta brings together a diverse group of experts, including Solutions Engineers, the Office of the Field CTO, Alliances, Architects and more, who combine deep technical expertise with strategic business insight. This team serves as trusted advisors to a wide range of customers and partners, helping them unlock the full potential of Okta’s Identity Platform. By asking insightful questions, understanding complex challenges, and delivering tailored solutions, we empower organizations to address their unique identity needs. Empathy, collaboration, and a relentless focus on customer success drive our work and set us apart.

Presales Global Field CTO Opportunity

We are seeking a visionary and experienced technologist to represent the Global Field CTO role specializing in Core Access and Okta CIAM. Together with the peer Global Field CTOs, this role will own and drive the technical agenda for Okta’s Access Management suite of products, collaborating with Product to set the direction and strategic priorities for the roadmap and partnering with Sales teams to engage in strategic opportunities to deliver exceptional customer experiences. 

What you’ll be doing 

1. Strategic Customer Engagement:
• Serve as a trusted advisor and executive sponsor for key global customers.
• Deliver thought leadership on emerging trends, industry best practices, and identity-driven digital transformation.
• Facilitate executive-level discussions to align Okta’s solutions with customer business outcomes.
2. Technical Leadership:
• Provide strategic and technical guidance to global Solutions Engineering teams in Core Access and Customer Identity Solution domains.
• Collaborate with Okta Product & Engineering teams to ensure alignment between customer needs and Okta’s Product roadmap.
• Deliver impactful keynote presentations, webinars, and technical sessions at industry events.
3. Field Enablement and Collaboration:
• Develop frameworks, tools, and content to enable Solutions Engineering teams to execute effectively.
• Partner with sales leadership to identify and address critical business opportunities and challenges.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless execution of global initiatives.
• Work closely with Product, PAT, and Enablement to drive new product strategies, develop the messaging, and scale that to the Field teams.
4. Market Influence:
• Represent Okta as a technical and business thought leader in the identity and security space.
• Engage with analysts, press, and other external stakeholders to elevate Okta’s market presence.
• Influence industry standards and participate in relevant technical advisory boards.
5. Innovation and Strategy:
• Partner closely with Okta Access Management Product & Engineering as the global advocate for customer-driven innovation, market trends and GTM insights to influence Product roadmap investment and velocity
• Partner with corporate strategy and marketing to align Okta’s messaging and positioning with market demands.
• Lead strategic initiatives that enhance Okta’s competitive differentiation and long-term growth.

Why Join Okta? At Okta, we believe in empowering people and teams to thrive. You’ll be part of a dynamic, inclusive culture that

What you’ll bring to the role

• 10+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management roles, including Solutions Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, or related fields.
• Deep expertise in identity, security, cloud computing, and digital transformation.
• Proven track record of engaging with C-level executives and influencing strategic decisions.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience delivering keynotes at global events.
• Strong understanding of market trends, competitive landscape, and enterprise customer needs.
• Ability to effectively operate in a matrixed organization and manage cross-functional initiatives.
• Passion for innovation, customer success, and advancing the field of identity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a CTO or in a similar executive role.
• Proven record and thought leader in Access Management domain.
• Advanced degree in a technical or business-related field.
• Experience working with or within Fortune 500 enterprises.
• Deep expertise of Okta’s platform and ecosystem.

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