Staff Client Platform Engineer

Okta Inc

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$194,000–$267,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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This role pays more than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $169,550–$238,250 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $230k versus about $204k for comparable roles.

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About Okta Inc

Okta, Inc. is an American identity and access management company based in San Francisco. It provides cloud software that helps companies manage and secure user authentication into applications, and for developers to build identity controls into applications, websites, web services, and devices.[

Okta Inc currently has 91 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $174,000–$238,000 across 91 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Staff Client Platform Engineer

The Staff Client Platform Engineer joins the Technology, Data, and Insights team to serve as the subject matter expert for the macOS and iOS fleet. This role involves managing global endpoint enrollment, configuration profiles, and application deployments while contributing to broader Windows, Android, Linux, and VDI management workflows. You will utilize Jamf Pro, Munki, Santa, and FleetDM to maintain a secure, automated environment. Key responsibilities include applying an Infrastructure as Code mindset using Terraform, Ansible, and Jamf APIs to build CI/CD pipelines. You will ensure compliance with NIST, CIS, and STIG standards while acting as Customer Zero to provide feedback on internal products. Required skills include proficiency in Bash, Python, Go, or Swift, along with experience in Git, GitHub Actions, and identity protocols like SAML and OIDC.

What you'll do

  • Manage the global macOS and iOS fleet using Jamf Pro for enrollment, configuration, and application deployment.
  • Support the management and security of Windows and Linux endpoints to ensure a consistent security posture.
  • Administer open-source tools like Munki and Santa and evaluate emerging platforms like FleetDM.
  • Ensure all endpoints comply with NIST, CIS, and STIG standards while responding to security vulnerabilities.
  • Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using Terraform, Ansible, or Jamf APIs to automate device management.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure repeatable and scalable deployments across all operating systems.
  • Provide technical direction and architecture for endpoint security tooling and devices-as-code.
  • Act as a primary feedback loop for internal product teams by testing new features and influencing the roadmap.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience in endpoint engineering with a focus on Apple platforms at enterprise scale.
  • Strong understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems and applying engineering principles to any OS.
  • Deep expertise in managing endpoints at scale via MDM, such as Jamf Pro.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages including Bash, Python, Go, or Swift.
  • Experience with Git, GitHub Actions, Terraform, or similar CI/CD frameworks.
  • Understanding of ADE/DEP, MDM/DDM protocols, and platform-specific hardening like BitLocker, FileVault, and LUKS.
  • Familiarity with SAML and OIDC and how they integrate with endpoint authentication.
  • U.S. Citizen, National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee.

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