Staff Product Security Engineer, Secure Development Enablement & Operations

Okta; Toronto; On-site; CAD 141,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Okta, a leader in identity security, seeks a Staff Product Security Engineer to implement a security-first mindset throughout the organization. This role focuses on fostering secure development practices within engineering teams, improving their approach to security through targeted training and collaboration. The position demands a blend of technical security expertise and effective communication skills, ensuring that security is integrated into every aspect of development.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

RRSP with Match

Telemedicine Services

Paid Leave Including PTO and Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Product Security or related positions.
• In-depth knowledge of web application vulnerabilities.
• Ability to convey complex security concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to address security needs and improve practices.
• Lead security empowerment projects early in the development lifecycle.
• Stay informed on latest security threats and maintain training materials.

Skills

Communication Skills

Web Application Security

Threat Modeling

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Security Automation

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

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Get to know Okta

Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.

Get to know Okta

Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.

At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences.

Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.

Staff Product Security Engineer, Secure Development Enablement & Operations

Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth.

At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can improve us with their unique experiences.

Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.

The Security team’s mission is to strengthen Okta’s position as the leading Identity-as-a-service solutions provider by identifying and resolving risks to employees, products, and, most importantly, our customers. With the ever-increasing pace of cloud application adoption, companies are struggling to find ways to accurately assess risk and act at the speed of their business

As a Staff Product Security Engineer focusing on Secure Development Enablement and Operations at Okta, your role is pivotal in fostering a 'security-first' mindset and technology ecosystem throughout the organization. Your passion for security and commitment to developer centric solutions will inspire you to lead developer-led security impact through the strategic development of diverse training materials tailored to various learning styles, roles, and organization security needs, development of strategic partnership programs with partner organizations, the development and maintenance of systems and platforms.

We're looking for a candidate who combines a deep knowledge of security practices with an acute ability to convey this knowledge effectively, to not only bring this knowledge to Engineering but to model and guide their journey to implementing the best possible Secure Development Lifecycle.. Your efforts will be vital in integrating a robust security mindset into the core of our company culture at Okta. Your role is not just about teaching security; it's about transforming how we think about and approach security daily.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to understand their current security needs and identify new opportunities for training, collaboration with Subject Matter Experts within the Product Security Team, and system improvements to better meet SDL requirements
• Play a pivotal role in cultivating a strong security culture within Okta, emphasizing the importance of security in every aspect of our work, including initiatives such as our Security Champions program
• Leverage existing, and implement new systems that contribute to the continuous assessment of security practices and adherence to SDL security requirements
• Collaborate closely with teams across Product Security, ensuring a cohesive and comprehensive approach to educating and interfacing with engineering departments
• Lead or contribute to projects aimed at bringing security empowerment to developers early in their software development lifecycle, including through development of tools and systems or through facilitating and advocating for the use of off the shelf security tools
• Stay informed of the latest security threats, trends, and technologies to keep training materials up-to-date with current best practices and emerging threats
  
  

What You Bring

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
• In-depth knowledge of modern web application vulnerabilities and remediations (e.g., OWASP Top 10, CWE Top 25)
• Ability to quickly learn and teach various security topics such as threat modeling, shifting left, cloud security, etc.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, possessing exceptional stakeholder management skills, and the ability to work independently
• Hands on experience in security tool development or automation and strong systemic thinking
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Product Security or related positions
  
  

Below is the annual salary range for candidates located in Canada. Your actual salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. 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. To learn more about our Total Rewards program, please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/can.

The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in Canada is between:

$141,000—$211,000 CAD

What you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee!

• Amazing Benefits
• Making Social Impact
• Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta
  
  

Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today! https://www.okta.com/company/careers/.

Some roles may require travel to one of our office locations for in-person onboarding.

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, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.

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Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy at https://www.okta.com/privacy-policy/.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management

• Industries

  Computer and Network Security, Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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