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Technical Account Management Intern (Summer 2026)

Okta
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jan 20, 2026
Get to know Okta Okta is The World's Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth. At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we're looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. Join our team! We're building a world where Identity belongs to you. About the Internship: Okta's Technical Account Management Team empowers Okta customers to deliver secure, scalable, and transformative secure identity solutions by acting as a trusted identity coach. The team drives lasting success through elevated technical maturity. The Okta Technical Account Management (TAM) intern will be involved in stages of the customer's journey related to the implementation and adoption of Okta's Identity products. As an intern, you will get hands-on experience in understanding how a Technical Account Manager partners with customers to ensure they achieve their identity goals with Okta and Auth0. The internship will prepare the candidate to be an individual collaborator in a customer-facing role. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in the following areas: Business: Customer's journey from prospect (not yet customer) to advocate (loyal customer) Customer Success concepts such as recurring revenue, license activation & adoption, and subscription management Technical: Understand Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Zero Trust, and Least Privilege concepts Opportunity to learn learn Okta's technology portfolio and earn official certifications on Okta's suite of products Functional: Proficiency in both business communication (including written and verbal) and communicating technical concepts in a consumable, clear, and concise manner Develop presentation skills to external customers and executives Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Okta and orchestrate the action to drive implementation, adoption, and best practices What You'll Get to Do: Learn to communicate the alignment of Okta's products and solutions with customer Identity goals through demonstrations, presentations, and storytelling. Observe Technical Account Managers to build knowledge of customer identity goals and use case scenarios, implementation plans and challenges, and IAM best practices to support customer outcomes. Support and participate in playbook initiatives and process development. Who We are Looking For: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree (graduating in December 2026 or Spring 2027) in, or has completed coursework in, a Technical field (Computer Science, Math, Statistics, Informatics, Data Science, or related field). A passion to serve the customer by learning how to communicate complex ideas and solutions to their business challenges. Ability to intern for 12 weeks. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, perform customer research, generate reports, and analyze data. Analytical and problem-solving minded, detail and results-oriented, and a quick learner. Willingness to present in front of others and give presentations. Passionate for a career in SaaS / Cloud technology that requires technical acumen. Okta's Intern Program As an intern, you'll do real work that matters. While you're on board, you'll work on meaningful projects and have an opportunity to see what working at Okta is all about. You'll also have the support of your mentor and manager to help you develop new skills. Our interns have the opportunity to build a strong community - with their fellow interns, within their teams, and with the broader company. We want you to grow professionally and you'll do that through participating in events like our Executive Speaker Series and Brown Bags. And of course, we want you to have fun, too. Our internship program includes exciting opportunities to connect with your cohort beyond the office through classic local outings like Cubs games and the Chicago Architecture Boat Tour. What you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee! Amazing Benefits Making Social Impact Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today! https://www.okta.com/company/careers/. Some roles may require travel to one of our office locations for in-person onboarding. Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation. Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Personnel and Job Candidate Privacy Notice athttps://www.okta.com/legal/personnel-policy/.