Staff Product Security Engineer, Okta
Secure Development Enablement & Operations
CA$141-211k
+ Equity + Bonus
Management platform securing resources from cloud to ground
Posted today
Management platform securing resources from cloud to ground
1001+ employees
Posted today
CA$141-211k
+ Equity + Bonus
1001+ employees
Company mission
To improve the connections between people and tools to make companies more productive and secure.
Role
Who you are
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
- In-depth knowledge of modern web application vulnerabilities and remediations (e.g., OWASP Top 10, CWE Top 25)
- Ability to quickly learn and teach various security topics such as threat modeling, shifting left, cloud security, etc
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, possessing exceptional stakeholder management skills, and the ability to work independently
- Hands on experience in security tool development or automation and strong systemic thinking
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of experience in Product Security or related positions
What the job involves
- As a Staff Product Security Engineer focusing on Secure Development Enablement and Operations at Okta, your role is pivotal in fostering a 'security-first' mindset and technology ecosystem throughout the organization
- Your passion for security and commitment to developer centric solutions will inspire you to lead developer-led security impact through the strategic development of diverse training materials tailored to various learning styles, roles, and organization security needs, development of strategic partnership programs with partner organizations, the development and maintenance of systems and platforms
- We're looking for a candidate who combines a deep knowledge of security practices with an acute ability to convey this knowledge effectively, to not only bring this knowledge to Engineering but to model and guide their journey to implementing the best possible Secure Development Lifecycle
- Your efforts will be vital in integrating a robust security mindset into the core of our company culture at Okta
- Your role is not just about teaching security; it's about transforming how we think about and approach security daily
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams to understand their current security needs and identify new opportunities for training, collaboration with Subject Matter Experts within the Product Security Team, and system improvements to better meet SDL requirements
- Play a pivotal role in cultivating a strong security culture within Okta, emphasizing the importance of security in every aspect of our work, including initiatives such as our Security Champions program
- Leverage existing, and implement new systems that contribute to the continuous assessment of security practices and adherence to SDL security requirements
- Collaborate closely with teams across Product Security, ensuring a cohesive and comprehensive approach to educating and interfacing with engineering departments
- Lead or contribute to projects aimed at bringing security empowerment to developers early in their software development lifecycle, including through development of tools and systems or through facilitating and advocating for the use of off the shelf security tools
- Stay informed of the latest security threats, trends, and technologies to keep training materials up-to-date with current best practices and emerging threats
Our take
Okta started off as an identity company where organisations, large and small, could tap into the company to have a single sign-on interface to access all cloud applications now centralised. Okta has since expanded to provide identity management at the device as well as the server level.
The new approach towards network security is increasingly based on identification and authentication, and Okta is on track to become the go-to vendor in the space. They aim to do so by developing products that enable people to access applications and other tools more smoothly and securely than ever before.
Okta has taken strides towards expansion through significant employee growth and shuffling executive leadership. The company has also made lateral moves such as tackling governance concerns, opening up new paths for revenue.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
19% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Sep 2015
$75m
SERIES F
Jun 2014
$75m
SERIES E
Total funding: $229.3m
Company benefits
- Work from home opportunities
- Health + Wellness
- Financial Benefits
- Pay + Incentives
- Time Off
- Everyday Living
- Resources
Company HQ
The East Cut, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Todd McKinnon
(CEO)VP of Development at Salesforce.com and has nearly a decade of experience in various engineering and leadership roles at PeopleSoft.
Frederic Kerrest
(Vice Chairman)Worked in Sales and Business Development at Salesforce.com, and previously co-founded high-tech consulting firm Meridian Global Solutions.
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