IT Systems Engineer Intern (Summer 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. Location We’re seeking a dynamic and motivated contributor to join our team in one of our key office locations: San Francisco. About the Internship Our IT team is dedicated to enabling seamless collaboration and productivity across the organization by leveraging cutting-edge tools and platforms. We are seeking a proactive and technically focused intern to join our team and aid our efforts in optimizing and managing productivity and collaboration tools. As an IT Systems Engineer Intern, you will assist the IT team in managing, aiding, and improving various productivity and collaboration platforms, including but not limited to Google Workspace, Slack, Microsoft Office 365, and other tools. This hands-on opportunity will allow you to gain experience with industry-standard tools, enhance your technical skills, and contribute to impactful projects that directly improve organizational efficiency. You’ll also develop insight into IT operations and how technology drives business outcomes, while receiving mentorship from experienced IT professionals. What You’ll Get To Do Assist in the deployment, configuration, and management of productivity and collaboration tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, Microsoft Office 365, and others. Provide first-level assistance to employees, troubleshooting technical issues related to collaboration platforms. Examine user feedback and platform usage data to identify opportunities for improvement. Document processes, user guides, and best practices for collaboration tools to help training and onboarding efforts. Assist IT projects focused on integrating and streamlining productivity tools within the organization. Stay up-to-date on new features and updates for collaboration platforms and present findings to the IT team. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and recommend tool optimizations. Who We are Looking For Currently pursuing a degree program in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field and graduating December 2026 or Spring 2027. Ability to learn new technologies and software quickly. Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. Partnership mindset with the ability to work without supervision when needed. Familiarity with collaboration platforms such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office 365, Slack, or similar tools. Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., Python, Powershell, or Google Apps Script) is a plus. Knowledge of IT support principles and basic troubleshooting techniques (a plus). Interest in process improvement and user experience enhancement (a plus). 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 assistance 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. We offer 12-week summer internships in the U.S. with two available start dates. You may choose from the following options: M ... (truncated, view full listing at source)