Staff Security Engineer

okta· 426 open roles

Location TBD On-siteFull-time3 weeks ago

Salary

CA$141,000 - CA$193,000

Experience

Mid

Job Type

Full-time

Posted

3 weeks ago

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About This RoleAI processing…

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence. This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.

Key Responsibilities

1
Lead Technical Security Reviews: Perform in-depth security reviews and threat modeling for complex enterprise applications and third-party integrations.
2
Operationalize AI for Security: Take the lead in deploying and managing AI for Security use cases, such as integration security reviews, to automate and scale security operations.
3
Risk Analysis & Documentation: Analyze and document API permissions and risk levels for major integrations (e.g., Salesforce, Slack, Google) to ensure they meet internal standards.
4
Develop Workflow Processes: Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement repeatable security review workflows, such as the Salesforce API Integration Review.
5
Vulnerability & Control Gap Mitigation: Identify potential vulnerabilities and security control gaps in connected apps and recommend technical mitigation strategies to stakeholders.
6
Report & Visualize Posture: Contribute to and maintain metrics and dashboards that demonstrate the organization's overall security posture for leadership.

Requirements

Deep Technical Expertise: Proven experience in information security, specifically within application and enterprise security domains.
API & Integration Specialist: Strong background in assessing and mitigating risks associated with third-party APIs and connected application ecosystems.
Advanced Security Principles: Understanding of "secure-by-design" principles and the "least privilege" model.
Practical Threat Modeling: Hands-on experience identifying attack vectors and conducting risk assessments for complex systems.
Tooling & AI Proficiency: Experience working with security platforms for analyzing application permissions and an interest or background in applying AI to streamline security tasks.
Collaborative Influencer: Exceptional communication skills with a track record of aligning multiple teams toward shared security goals.
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, information security, or a related field.

Perks & Benefits

In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, RRSP with a match, healthcare spending, telemedicine, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies.