Staff, Third Party Risk Management

Okta; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Okta is hiring a Staff, Third Party Risk Management to lead complex third-party security assessments and advance automation across the TPRM lifecycle. You will analyze risk, drive remediation with vendors, and collaborate with global stakeholders to strengthen governance and reporting.

The role requires 7+ years of security assessment experience, hands-on scripting (Python/APIs), and familiarity with frameworks like ISO 27001, PCI, and NIST.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a relevant field and 7+ years of security assessments of third parties.
• Experience with ISO 27001, PCI, NIST or similar frameworks.
• Hands-on with scripts, APIs (Python) and AI agentic solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex third-party security assessments and communicate risk trade-offs to leadership.
• Drive technical automation across the TPRM lifecycle by engineering custom AI agents, capabilities, and workflows.
• Analyze technical and integration risks to establish deeper supply-chain risk visibility.
• Drive risk remediation with third parties and internal stakeholders, providing actionable guidance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with global cross functional stakeholders and third party suppliers.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline third-party onboarding/offboarding workflows.
• Design and execute third-party review activities, continuous vendor monitoring, and re-assessments.
• Develop data analytics workflows and establish KRIs and KPIs for executive reporting.
• Develop, maintain, and refine standardized risk assessment methodologies, playbooks, and procedures.
• Drive TPRM program maturity and execution in line with security strategy.

Skills

Security assessments

Automation & scripting

Python & APIs

GRC platforms

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

GRC tools

Job description

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.

Staff, Third Party Risk Management

Responsibilities:

• Lead complex third-party security assessments and communicate risk trade-offs to leadership.
• Drive technical automation across the TPRM lifecycle by engineering custom AI agents, capabilities, and workflows to integrate tool outputs, optimize risk data processing and scale operations.
• Analyze technical and integration risks to establish deeper supply-chain risk visibility and evaluate potential blast radius.
• Drive risk remediation with third parties and internal stakeholders, providing actionable guidance in alignment with Okta security standards.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with global cross functional stakeholders and third party suppliers.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline and optimize third-party onboarding and offboarding workflows.
• Design and execute third-party review activities, continuous vendor monitoring, and event-driven re-assessments.
• Develop data analytics workflows and establish KRIs and KPIs to elevate team metrics and executive reporting.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously refine standardized risk assessment methodologies, playbooks, and procedures.
• Drive TPRM program maturity and execution, aligning third-party risk governance with the company's goals and security strategy.
• Support ad hoc projects including program enhancements, security initiatives, and other GRC functions.

Requirements:

• Relevant BA/BS degree.
• 7+ years of working experience conducting security assessments on Third Parties across regulations and common industry frameworks including but not limited to ISO 27001, PCI, NIST or other global relevant security frameworks.
• Hands-on experience building automated workflows, scripts (Python/APIs), and AI agentic solutions.
• Strong ability to analyze and interpret third-party security artifacts, certifications, and technical reports (e.g., SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, SIG).
• Ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external stakeholders, and ensure security requirements are understood and business needs are prioritized appropriately.
• Hands-on experience of GRC and TPRM platforms and solutions.
• Deep understanding of foundational security principles, standard methodologies (i.e. logging, data handling, authorization, authentication).
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priority initiatives and deliver results under tight timelines.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and adaptable to fast changing environments.

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Annual base salary range (San Francisco Bay Area)

The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between:

$166,000 - $228,000 USD

Annual base salary range for other locations

Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more of their total rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us .

The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington is between:

$148,000 - $204,000 USD

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