Application Analyst Intern (Summer 2023)

Okta is the leading independent provider of identity for the enterprise. The Okta Identity Cloud enables organizations to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time. With over 7,000 pre-built integrations to applications and infrastructure providers, Okta customers can easily and securely use the best technologies for their business. Over 10,000 organizations, including 20th Century Fox, JetBlue, Nordstrom, Slack, Teach for America and Twilio, trust Okta to help protect the identities of their workforces and customers.

We are looking for an Application Analyst Intern to use our declarative development tools to expand and maintain the Okta Integration Network (OIN) , which consists of integrations of different types ( SAML, SCIM, Okta's Secure Web Authentication, OIDC, MFA, VPN, etc ). Application Analysts at Okta have the major responsibility of not only growing and maintaining the OIN, but also performing detailed functionality verification of features and documentation for integrations submitted by integrators/partners to be added to the OIN. Application

The ideal Application Analyst intern has knowledge of web (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript), authentication (SAML, OAuth, OIDC), and API integration (REST, SOAP, SCIM) technologies. You will need to work internally with developers and product managers, and externally with Okta's partners to determine feasibility of adding new integrations, and/or enhancing existing integrations. In addition, you will also estimate and coordinate efforts internally and externally for delivering Okta-built and partner-built integrations in a timely fashion. So you should be interested in and enjoy communication, documentation and project management. We are looking for someone who can fill the immediate gap, and then work to automate and improve our systems and tools, and add value in ways we don't yet see.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement OIDC, SAML, and proprietary Secure Web Authentication (SWA) SSO integrations using wizards and declarative tools
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and fix unique SSO and SCIM user provisioning integration issues
• Review and curate the (SWA, OIDC, SCIM) integrations submitted by partners and make those available in the Okta Integration Network
• Communicate and coordinate with ISVs and Product Management
• Gather and write requirements for application requests, enhancements, updates and fixes
• Document team processes on an ongoing basis as the team responsibilities continue to expand
• Work closely with developers to enhance the tools you use
• Work with Technical Writers to create and improve our app integration documentation

Required Skills:

• Basic knowledge of secure authentication concepts such as SSO, federated identity management, multi-factor authentication, digital certificates
• Working knowledge of HTML and CSS
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Ability to review third party API documentation to determine the feasibility of implementing different types of integrations
• Ability to establish good working relationships with partners and ISVs
• Well-organized, methodical, documentation and detail focused
• Multitask effectively and be able to rotate your concentration smoothly and entirely from one activity to another
• Enthusiastic for continuous learning

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with HTTP / HTTPS protocols, Java and/or Javascript.
• Working on systems integration projects
• Project management experience

Education and Training:

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical area (such as: Information Systems, Computer Science)

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.

Interns may choose the format of their internship: either in-person at one of our Okta offices, or virtually. We give our interns the opportunity to choose the option that best suits their needs.

We offer 12 week internships in the U.S. in the Summer and 16 week co-ops in Canada.

Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Okta is rethinking the traditional work environment, providing our employees with the flexibility to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, no matter where they are located. We enable a flexible approach to work, meaning for roles where it makes sense, you can work from the office, or from home, regardless of where you live. Okta invests in the best technologies and provides flexible benefits and collaborative work environments/experiences, empowering employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Find your place at Okta https://www.okta.com/company/careers/.

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Okta is rethinking the traditional work environment, providing our employees with the flexibility to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, no matter where they are located. We enable a flexible approach to work, meaning for roles where it makes sense, you can work from the office, or from home, regardless of where you live. Okta invests in the best technologies and provides flexible benefits and collaborative work environments/experiences, empowering employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Find your place at Okta https://www.okta.com/company/careers/.

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