Senior Windows Client Platform Engineer
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The Windows Client Platform Engineer Opportunity
You will be an integral part of the core team responsible for maintaining redundant, scalable, and secure client infrastructure. This position entails taking ownership of the Enterprise client services used at Okta and contributing to the development of backend systems that will support the company's growth. You should possess the ability to drive projects from inception to completion, including identifying areas for improvement, researching optimal solutions, effectively communicating your chosen approach to others, and implementing the solution. You are a proactive individual who combines analytical thinking with hands-on execution. You have ambitious goals and possess the drive to turn them into reality. Automation should be your passion, as we seek individuals who strive to work smarter, not harder.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in EntraID, Intune or other Windows MDM, and heavy PowerShell scripting. You should feel confident in deploying policies, working with GPOs and Registry keys, configurations, applications, working with Microsoft Graph, and updates across the entire Windows fleet.
What you’ll be doing
- Manage Okta's global fleet of Windows PCs using Microsoft Intune, MS Graph, and AWS Workspaces for VDI.
- Ensure Windows endpoints comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, STIG) and maintain client configuration and security compliance standards.
- Deploy and update applications, configurations, settings, and scripts to all Windows endpoints, addressing vulnerabilities as they arise.
- Collaborate with BT teams to automate provisioning, deprovisioning, integrations, and support processes for Windows endpoints.
- Design, build, document, and support ongoing automation in endpoint deployment and management, iterating on deployment solutions across Windows.
- Serve as an escalation point for the global IT support team and work closely with the security team to enforce endpoint security models and best practices, including logical integrations into cloud-based directories, IdPs, and identity masters.
What you’ll bring to the role
Senior-level Windows MDM expertise (e.g., SCCM, Intune, AirWatch, Workspace One). VDI experience with industry-standard solutions (AWS Workspaces, Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365) .
- Expert level proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation, including experience with automation tools like Packer, Jenkins, Chef, Chocolatey,Winget, PSADT, Okta Workflows, SSM.
- GitOps knowledge, Merge requests, commits, peer reviews should all be familiar territory
Knowledge of AWS, including Workspaces, Systems Manager, and Directory Services.Understanding of endpoint hardening best practices, CIS Benchmarks, and experience with SAML authentication and federation workflows.Strong communication skills with the ability to produce technical documentation, generate reports, and define metrics.Proven experience in administering and supporting internal and external applications and systems, including SSO solutions, Active Directory, Slack, antivirus, WUfB, etc.
And extra credit if you have experience in any of the following!
- Proficient in bash, Python, Go, or other scripting languages
- Experience integrating Windows or Windows management systems with the Okta platform
- Experience managing other endpoints; macOS, iOS, Android, Linux
- Relevant IT industry certifications (Okta, ITIL, GPCE, MCSA, MCITP, or MCTS) are a plus
- Experience with Federal requirements and FedRAMP compliance
- A can-do attitude, bringing solutions to the table.
Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California, Colorado, New York and Washington. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, 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 visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us.
The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, New York, and Washington is between:$132,000—$198,000 USD The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between: $148,000—$222,000 USDWhat you can look forward to as an Okta employee!
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