Product Analyst, Okta
Security, Business Technology
$170-254k
+ Equity (where applicable) + Bonus
Management platform securing resources from cloud to ground
Open for applications
Management platform securing resources from cloud to ground
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$170-254k
+ Equity (where applicable) + Bonus
1001+ employees
Company mission
To improve the connections between people and tools to make companies more productive and secure.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking a self-motivated Product Analyst with a proven track record in supporting technical teams for security and thriving in the dynamic atmosphere of a rapidly growing technical organization
- We seek a detail-oriented and motivated Product Analyst focusing on security to join our Engineering Services team
- The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, skilled in communication, and experienced in implementing security best practices
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 10+ years of experience in a product management or analyst role, ideally with a focus on security
- Strong understanding of security fundamentals and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS)
- Experience working with IT security tools such as Okta(IGA, PAM), EDR, DLP, and MDM, as well as SaaS platforms like Salesforce, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace
- Ability to translate technical requirements into actionable business insights and functional documentation
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Proficiency in tools like Jira and Confluence for managing requirements and project tracking
- Familiarity with scripting languages (Python preferred) and REST APIs is a plus
What the job involves
- In this role, you will focus on the technical aspects of platforms, working closely with the Business Technology Engineering Services and Enterprise Security teams
- You will play a key role in driving the scope and success of security programs by collaborating with engineers to optimize security performance, identifying trends, and making data-driven recommendations to enhance product capabilities
- Additionally, you will solicit feedback from stakeholders across the company to capture requirements and ensure the success of security initiatives
- From an operational standpoint, the successful candidate will adhere to best practices and demonstrate advanced security knowledge within Business Technology ecosystems, particularly concerning Okta and its end users
- This role is critical in bridging the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring security remains a cornerstone of our SaaS, cloud, productivity, and endpoint applications
- The Product Analyst will evaluate business needs, define technical and security requirements, and drive improvements in our security programs
- Define technical, business, and security requirements for projects and systems
- Evaluate business processes, anticipate requirements, and identify areas for improvement
- Translate complex technical requirements into functional specifications and user stories
- Help teams maintain focus and alignment with project goals, ensuring adherence to agreed deliverables and minimizing deviations from scope
- Build and maintain strong working relationships across the company, including IT, engineering, and security teams
- Collaborate with department leadership to align key stakeholders' and partners' needs and expectations with security priorities
- Partner with security teams to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies
- Help develop and maintain incident response playbooks and ensure alignment with organizational goals
- Identify and track key metrics to measure the success of security programs
- Fill backlogs and prioritize initiatives based on project objectives, requirements, and resource constraints
- Define and uphold project roadmaps, working closely with program managers and technical teams
- Develop runbooks, procedure manuals, and other documentation to support cross-training and operational readiness
- Educate teams on security practices and ensure adherence to security policies
- Stay updated on the latest security trends, tools, and frameworks relevant to SaaS, cloud, and endpoint applications
- Proactively recommend process enhancements and technical solutions to improve the organization’s security posture
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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