Senior Network Operations Engineer

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human

Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.

Okta is the leading independent identity provider. The Technology, Data, and Intelligence (TDI) organization is the engine that powers Okta's global workforce, providing the technology and systems that enable our employees to do their best work

Okta's IT Network Engineering team is responsible for the global corporate network, building and supporting a high-performing, reliable network  a member of this team, you will have a direct impact on network design, deployment, and reliability, enabling our employees to work effectively from any location globally. Your role ensures the overall security and integrity of our corporate network by leveraging network security best practices, innovative products, and rigorous security validation.

Reporting to the Network Engineering Manager
, this role will own the full operational lifecycle, Service Level Objectives (SLOs), and availability for distinct network services across our global enterprise. You will apply a systems-level perspective and leverage strong proficiency in core technical skills-including Infrastructure as Code, observability, and automation-to design scalable architectures, eliminate manual toil, and lead technical efforts to ensure an "Always Secure. Always On." environment.

• Manage the full operational lifecycle, SLOs, and availability for distinct network services or platforms across global offices and cloud environments.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders-including Business Technology, Workplace, Security, and TDI teams-to plan projects, improve IT network security, and resolve recurring incidents.
• Develop and maintain system consistency across the fleet by scheduling change requests, configuring network monitoring tools, and participating in an on-call rotation to remediate outages.
• Lead technical delivery, innovative architecture research, and blameless post-mortems following incidents to drive systemic learning.
• Coach and mentor team members by recognizing their potential, recommending appropriate training, and drawing out subtle connections in network problems from a systems perspective.

• 5+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3+ years with a Master's degree (or equivalent experience).
• Comprehensive understanding of networking concepts, principles, and protocols, including WiFi, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPN, ACLs, Routing, and Firewall Policies.
• Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate deployment, scaling, and recovery, alongside proficiency in scripting or programming languages to build custom tooling.
• Proven experience with observability tools, utilizing a data-driven approach to define and monitor SLIs/SLOs, and a working knowledge of network device monitoring, alerting, and logging.
• Direct experience working with hardware/software vendors, Internet/WAN connectivity partners, and managing wireless networks.

• Desirable Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience with Juniper/JUNOS switching/routing, Palo Alto Networks NGFWs, and enterprise office build and construction processes is highly desired and will help you hit the ground running.
• Direct Customer Impact: You will have the opportunity to showcase your strong focus on customer and technology experiences, ensuring a secure, consistent end-user experience across a global enterprise network.
• Growth and Support: Join a collaborative environment that values systemic learning over personal errors, offering you the chance to eliminate manual toil through innovation, mentor peers, and occasionally travel to build impactful connections.