Enterprise Security Architect

Enterprise Security Architect

Okta for Developers

– Join the global team that builds the world’s leading Identity platform. We empower everyone to securely use any technology, across devices, apps, and cloud services.

About Okta

Okta is the world’s identity company. Our platform and Auth0 Platform provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Review current security architecture, plan and build target‑state security architecture for Okta’s enterprise systems and infrastructure, and lead security architecture decisions through consultation and partnership with technology and business stakeholders.

Ensure Okta’s security strategy is aligned with business objectives, regularly reviewed for effectiveness, and successfully delivered.

Design and architect secure, scalable, and high‑performance solutions that align with business and customer needs, incorporating security best practices from the outset.

Contribute to risk assessment and threat model development to assess potential attack vectors and develop mitigations through architecture of appropriate security mechanisms.

Research new services, security controls, or emerging security technology that will further mature Okta’s enterprise security and its products and services, including engaging with third parties and partners for strategic security initiatives.

Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to assess and explain risks, threats, and exploits to enable risk‑informed security decisions.

Communicate Okta’s enterprise security architecture and direction, and report on the state of security across Okta’s enterprise systems to security and engineering stakeholders.

Establish security metrics and define KPIs to determine areas for further maturity and improvement.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in information security with a focus on security architecture, enterprise systems, infrastructure security, and secure application design.

Proficiency in security frameworks and standards (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI, FedRAMP preferred).

Strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Experience with security tools and technologies (SASE, EDR / XDR, CASB, DLP).

Excellent communication, collaboration, and executive presentation skills.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA highly desired.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

A growth mindset and willingness to learn and continuously improve.

Benefits

Amazing benefits : health, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave.

Make a social impact through identity and security for millions of people.

Foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at Okta.

Develop talent and build community within the organization.

Salary

Base salary for this position in the San Francisco Bay Area ranges from $231,000 – $347,000 USD per year. Additional compensation includes equity, performance bonuses, and other benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the application or interview process, please use the provided accommodation form.

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