Staff Security Engineer, Defensive Cyber Engineering

• 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.

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

• 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)
  
  

World-class benefits, flexibility, and growth opportunities

The chance to shape the security posture of a global leader in identity

Opportunities to make a social Impact through technology and innovation

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