Enterprise Security Architect, Okta
Identity & Access Management
CA$202-302k
Management platform securing resources from cloud to ground
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Management platform securing resources from cloud to ground
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
CA$202-302k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To improve the connections between people and tools to make companies more productive and secure.
Role
Who you are
- Extensive Experience: 10+ years in information security, with a deep focus on security architecture, modern Identity & Access Management (IAM), enterprise security strategy, and solutions architecture within complex organizations
- Technical IAM Mastery: Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and securing enterprise-scale IAM solutions utilizing protocols like SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, and SCIM
- Cloud Security Acumen: Strong knowledge of security principles and practices within major cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Framework Proficiency: Solid understanding of security frameworks and standards such as NIST (including Zero Trust Architecture), ISO 27001, PCI, and FedRAMP
- Leadership & Influence: Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, influence senior leadership, and drive complex technical decisions across cross-functional teams
- Strategic Mindset: Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and the ability to align security initiatives with business goals
- Education & Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (Master's preferred). Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desired
- Growth Mindset: A commitment to continuous learning and improvement
What the job involves
- As the Enterprise Security Architect specializing in Identity & Access Management (IAM), you will be the foremost security authority shaping Okta's internal IAM security strategy
- This is a critical leadership role where you will define, guide, and implement the overarching security architecture for Okta's own enterprise systems, ensuring alignment with modern Zero Trust principles
- You will collaborate closely with senior technology leaders across the organization to drive strategic security decisions and ensure our internal systems meet the highest standards expected by our customers
- Define & Lead IAM Security Strategy: Architect and champion the target-state security architecture for Okta's internal IAM landscape, corporate technology, and supporting infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Drive IAM Maturity: Spearhead initiatives to advance Okta's internal capabilities in Identity & Access Management, Zero Trust security, and Privileged Access Management across all enterprise systems
- Architect Secure Solutions: Design and implement secure, scalable, and high-performance IAM solutions for Okta's internal use, embedding security best practices from the ground up
- Conduct Risk Assessment: Lead threat modeling and risk assessments focused on Okta's internal IAM ecosystem, identifying potential attack vectors and architecting robust security controls
- Influence Technology Direction: Partner with technology and business stakeholders, acting as the principal IAM security advisor to guide secure architecture decisions and drive consensus
- Innovate & Research: Evaluate emerging security technologies, services, and controls to continuously enhance the security posture of the Okta enterprise, engaging with strategic partners as needed
- Communicate & Report: Clearly articulate Okta's enterprise IAM security architecture, direction, and posture to technical teams and executive leadership, evolving metrics and KPIs for continuous improvement
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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