Okta for Developers · 1 day ago
Staff Detection & Response Engineer - Federal
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $270K/yrOkta is The World’s Identity Company, focused on providing secure access and authentication solutions. As a Staff Detection & Response Engineer, you will lead threat hunts and manage security incidents while influencing security strategies across the organization.
Computer Software
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead complex, hypothesis-driven threat hunts based on vague intelligence, and develop refined methodologies for the broader team to follow
Write novel detections and solve complex querying challenges. You will establish the frameworks and standards for detection engineering across the entire security organization
Design and validate the effectiveness of preventative control chains and influence the selection and architecture of new security solutions
Serve as the technical lead for major incidents, including investigating threats in "foreign" or uncommon environments by leveraging frameworks and your professional network
Own multi-quarter objectives and drive them to success, developing project plans that align with Okta’s strategic VMTs (Vision, Metrics, and Targets) and budget
Navigate issues of diverse scope, analyzing data against current business trends to provide innovative solutions
Secure resources for and drive innovation initiatives across multiple teams, facilitating cross-functional workshops to generate new security solutions
Foster an inclusive, collaborative environment by sharing wins, rewarding team efforts, and encouraging diverse perspectives
Act as an advisor to junior colleagues, providing actionable feedback and helping others align their career goals with organizational objectives
Drive consensus and resolve issues within cross-functional teams, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned on security priorities
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in a high-growth SaaS or security-focused environment
Expertise in querying languages, detection frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK), and modern IR toolsets
Experience managing communications during crises or major security incidents
Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and manage budget/resource requirements
Strong background in automating response workflows and refining preventative controls
US Citizen or Greencard: You will be expected to work on FEDRAMP systems as part of your day to day. Exposure to and/or experience in this environment would be beneficial
This position requires the ability to access federal environments and/or have access to protected federal data. As a condition of employment for this position, the successful candidate must be able to submit documentation establishing U.S. Person status (e.g. a U.S. Citizen, National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee. 22 CFR 120.15) upon hire
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)
Company
Okta for Developers
Resources for developers using Okta’s Identity services: Okta's Customer Identity Cloud (aka Auth0 by Okta or CIC) and Workforce Identity Cloud (WIC).
Founded in 2009
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase