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About 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.
What You Will Do
Review current security architecture, plan and build target-state security architecture for Okta’s enterprise systems, infrastructure and corporate technology environments, and lead security architecture decisions through consultation and partnership with technology and business stakeholders
Ensure Okta’s security strategy is aligned with business objectives, regularly reviewed for effectiveness, and successfully delivered
Design and architect secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions that align with business and customer needs, incorporating security best practices from the outset.
Contribute to risk assessment and threat model development to assess potential attack vectors and develop mitigations through architecture of appropriate security mechanisms
Research new services, security controls, or emerging security technology that will further mature the security of the Okta enterprise and its products and services, including engaging with third parties and partners for strategic security initiatives
Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to assess and explain risks, threats, exploits to make risk-informed security decisions
Communicate Okta’s enterprise security architecture and direction, as well as reporting on the state of security across Okta’s enterprise systems to security and engineering teams and leaders across the organization.
Establish security metrics and define KPIs to determine areas for further maturity and improvement
What You Bring
10+ years of experience in information security with a focus on security architecture, enterprise systems, infrastructure security, and secure application design
Proficiency in security frameworks and standards (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI, FedRAMP preferred)
Strong knowledge of cloud security (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., SASE, EDR/XDR, CASB, DLP)
Excellent communication, collaboration and executive presentation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA highly desired
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
A growth mindset and willingness to learn & continuously improve
Salary & Benefits Location: Anywhere in the USA. The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between $231,000—$347,000 USD. The annual base salary range for candidates located in California, Colorado, New York and Washington is between $206,000—$310,000 USD.
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). For more information, visit https://rewards.okta.com/us.
EEO Statement 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 at https://www.okta.com/legal/personnel-policy/.
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About 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.
What You Will Do
Review current security architecture, plan and build target-state security architecture for Okta’s enterprise systems, infrastructure and corporate technology environments, and lead security architecture decisions through consultation and partnership with technology and business stakeholders
Ensure Okta’s security strategy is aligned with business objectives, regularly reviewed for effectiveness, and successfully delivered
Design and architect secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions that align with business and customer needs, incorporating security best practices from the outset.
Contribute to risk assessment and threat model development to assess potential attack vectors and develop mitigations through architecture of appropriate security mechanisms
Research new services, security controls, or emerging security technology that will further mature the security of the Okta enterprise and its products and services, including engaging with third parties and partners for strategic security initiatives
Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to assess and explain risks, threats, exploits to make risk-informed security decisions
Communicate Okta’s enterprise security architecture and direction, as well as reporting on the state of security across Okta’s enterprise systems to security and engineering teams and leaders across the organization.
Establish security metrics and define KPIs to determine areas for further maturity and improvement
What You Bring
10+ years of experience in information security with a focus on security architecture, enterprise systems, infrastructure security, and secure application design
Proficiency in security frameworks and standards (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI, FedRAMP preferred)
Strong knowledge of cloud security (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., SASE, EDR/XDR, CASB, DLP)
Excellent communication, collaboration and executive presentation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA highly desired
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
A growth mindset and willingness to learn & continuously improve
Salary & Benefits Location: Anywhere in the USA. The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between $231,000—$347,000 USD. The annual base salary range for candidates located in California, Colorado, New York and Washington is between $206,000—$310,000 USD.
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). For more information, visit https://rewards.okta.com/us.
EEO Statement 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 at https://www.okta.com/legal/personnel-policy/.
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