Okta Defines AI Security as Defining Challenge of Our Time: Hiring Distinguished AI Advisors at 450K

As artificial intelligence transforms enterprise operations, Okta has emerged as a critical player in securing the AI-driven enterprise. The identity and access management leader bold declaration captures the stakes: “As AI transforms the way the world operates, securing it becomes one of the defining challenges of our time.”

AI at Work 2025: The Numbers

Okta AI at Work 2025 report reveals the rapid pace of enterprise AI adoption:

• 91% of organizations are currently using AI agents
• Companies deploy an average of 4.8 AI use cases
• Two-thirds of leaders regard AI as key to business strategy
• 85% of leaders see identity and access management as vital to successful AI adoption

Data privacy and security risks rank as primary concerns, creating significant demand for solutions that secure AI systems across all identity types—from AI agents to customers, employees, and partners.

Distinguished AI Advisor Role

Okta is recruiting at the highest levels for AI expertise. The Distinguished AI Advisor position, with OTE ranging from $300,000 to $450,000 in the San Francisco Bay Area, focuses on defining and messaging Okta Securing AI strategy. The role involves shaping the company AI-powered identity vision and translating complex AI capabilities into real-world customer value.

Engineering Opportunities

Beyond senior advisory roles, Okta offers multiple entry points for engineering talent:

• Software Engineer I (2025 Grads): Working on Okta on-premises agents
• Staff Software Engineer: Attack Protection and Insights (Toronto)
• Principal Software Engineer: Golang specialists
• Summer 2026 Internships: SRE and Software Engineering (Bellevue)

Addressing the Talent Gap

With the global cybersecurity talent shortage reaching 4.8 million people, Okta advocates for expanded hiring approaches. The company encourages employers to look beyond traditional four-year degree requirements, tapping into talent pools of individuals Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs).

HackerX Partnership

Okta has reported significant success at HackerX events, with previous participation resulting in two engineering hires. The company continued engagement with HackerX invite-only format demonstrates the value of connecting with pre-vetted technical talent in the competitive cybersecurity and identity management space.