Staff Software Engineer, Defensive Cyber Engineering

okta· 426 open roles

Location TBD On-siteFull-time2 weeks ago

Salary

CA$141,000 - CA$193,600

Experience

Mid

Job Type

Full-time

Posted

2 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
Serve as a security subject matter expert (SME) for solution engineering, architecture reviews, security assessment, and vulnerability mitigation
2
Lead technical efforts evaluating, designing, and implementing new enterprise security systems and feature enhancements
3
Build, maintain, and enhance custom automation and cloud infrastructure using Terraform or similar tools to support team workflows and the enforcement of security controls
4
Develop integrations with APIs, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), and security infrastructure to improve detection, response, and remediation
5
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle global technology and security challenges
6
Write and maintain scripts and automation to streamline security operations, with an emphasis on Python-based solutions
7
Establish monitoring and alerting for security posture, misconfigurations, and threats across endpoints, SaaS, and cloud workloads
8
Proactively identify and remediate security gaps; stay updated on emerging threats, solutions, and tooling across the industry

Requirements

Hands on experience with enterprise security tools such as Okta, Crowdstrike and Palo Alto suite covering EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker), DLP (Data Loss Prevention), MDM (Mobile Device Management), SASE (Secure Access Service Edge), and SSPM (SaaS Secure Posture Management) capabilities.
Strong coding and scripting skills are required for building automation and custom tooling. Python experience is preferred, but proficiency in other languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Go) is a plus.
Proven track record automating security controls and workflows using a cloud-first approach
Experience with Terraform and other infrastructure-as-code tools to orchestrate security infrastructure
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for security automation and drift management
Strong communication skills across technical staff, support teams, executive leadership, and external vendors.
Working with advanced identity management technologies (MFA, SAML, OAuth, OIDC, WebAuthn)
Deep understanding of Okta's ecosystem, including advanced configuration and integrations
Experience with continuous compliance solutions (e.g., policy-as-code, automated evidence gathering)

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.