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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.
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The Okta Security team’s mission is to strengthen Okta’s position as the leading Identity-as-a-Service solution through identifying and resolving risks to the employees, product, 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. In addition to driving security in our Corporate environment and Okta service, the Security team is deeply entrenched in the Okta business. As such, we contribute to product roadmaps, branding, research and other strategic aspects of our operations. We work across multiple functions, business partners and the research community. We are an engineering-focused team that seeks to stay on the cutting edge of security technology and the threat landscape.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly experienced specialist to help spearhead the development and implementation of a comprehensive insider threat program tailored to Okta’s unique position as the world’s leading independent identity provider.
We are not looking for a deeply technical candidate - this role is less about bits and bytes and more about analyzing potential threats, assessing our internal processes and existing defenses, and improving our personnel security posture. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across the organization to identify potential insider threats, review and enhance internal processes, and recommend proactive measures to safeguard our people, assets and reputation.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Director of Insider Threat in Okta’s Security team.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Contribute to the design and implementation of a comprehensive insider threat program that aligns with the company’s culture, risk profile, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate and coordinate with key business units (eg. HR, Legal, IT, Security) to gather insights, assess potential risks, and integrate insider threat awareness into the company culture
• Provide risk assessments of relevant threats and vulnerabilities. Analyze the effectiveness of internal processes and controls and oversee the implementation of enhancements to mitigate and detect insider threats
• Work with our Security Awareness team to develop and deliver insider threat awareness training to employees, ensuring they understand their role in protecting Okta
• Lead the response to insider threat incidents, including investigation coordination, impact assessment, and recommendation of corrective actions
• Maintain documentation and reporting for all insider threat program activities. Ensure the program complies with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and best practices in insider threat managementRegularly review and update the insider threat program to address evolving risks and business needs.