Full-Time

Senior Identity Security Engineer

Posted on 2/19/2025

Okta

Okta

5,001-10,000 employees

Identity and access management solutions provider

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

CA$114k - CA$172kAnnually

+ Equity + Bonus

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Remote in Canada

The job is remote but candidates must be located in Canada.

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Agile
SQL
REST APIs

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Requirements
  • 3+ years experience implementing and/or supporting enterprise IAM solutions.
  • Passion for identity and access management and proven familiarity with related disciplines and concepts such as: ILM, IGA, RBAC, ABAC, SSO, MFA.
  • Proven ability to develop solutions that make sense; are modular and reusable; reduce effort and complexity; and follow agreed standards and patterns.
  • Enjoy working within a team structure where you are supported to do your best work and encouraged to express your hard-earned industry knowledge.
  • Personality to interface with our internal customers and take them along on our journey of identity security and enablement.
  • Experience with RESTful APIs, scripting, SQL and other supporting technologies.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of working within SDLC and agile methodologies.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Have working knowledge or security and compliance frameworks such as NIST, SOX, ISO 27001 etc.
Responsibilities
  • Solving secure identity problems in our own environment. We strive to be our own best customer, implementing best-in-class secure identity solutions.
  • Conceptualizing, designing, implementing and documenting identity governance solutions.
  • Configuration and management of our Okta instance to support our existing and developing business needs including: policy management; app integration; and feature implementation.
  • Supporting the development of more junior members of the team: pair-working, reviewing work, sharing feedback and modeling best practices.
  • Troubleshooting and solutioning when things go wrong with our existing access management infrastructure.
  • Participating and contributing to our team meetings and engaging with our efforts to improve our ways of working in the IAM engineering team.
  • Providing Level 3 support for internal issues and requests.

Okta provides identity and access management solutions that help businesses and organizations securely manage user access to resources. Their cloud-based platform includes tools for single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), lifecycle management, and API access management. These products work by ensuring that only authorized individuals can access specific resources, enhancing security and streamlining IT operations. Unlike many competitors, Okta focuses on a subscription-based model, allowing clients to pay recurring fees for access to their services, which provides a steady revenue stream. The goal of Okta is to ensure that the right people have the right access at the right times, addressing the growing need for security in an increasingly digital and remote work environment.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$223M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Incode enhances Okta's biometric authentication capabilities.
  • Okta's subscription model ensures a steady and predictable revenue stream.
  • Expansion in ASEAN and ANZ markets indicates strategic growth focus.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging identity verification technologies may challenge Okta's market position.
  • AI-driven solutions by competitors could outpace Okta's offerings.
  • Reliance on partnerships for security features may create risky dependencies.

What makes Okta unique

  • Okta offers deep integrations with over 5,000 apps for seamless access.
  • The company provides a cloud-based platform for user authentication and authorization.
  • Okta's solutions are tailored for diverse clients, including enterprises and government agencies.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Parental Leave

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
PR Newswire
Feb 13th, 2025
Incode And Okta Join Forces To Strengthen Workforce Identity Security

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Incode, a global leader in identity verification and fraud prevention, has announced a strategic partnership with Okta, a premier provider of identity and access management (IAM) solutions to enhance workforce identity security for organizations facing evolving digital threats.The partnership combines Incode's advanced biometric authentication technologies with Okta's Workforce Identity Cloud services, delivering a unified solution designed to secure digital networks, improve operational efficiency, and reduce disruptions."This partnership ensures enterprises can achieve unparalleled security without compromising agility or user experience," said Ricardo Amper, CEO and co-founder of Incode. "In a world increasingly shaped by AI and remote work, organizations require IAM solutions that not only adapt to current challenges but also anticipate future threats. Together, Incode and Okta are making that a reality."With the rapid transition to cloud-based systems, organizations are exposed to increasing risks, including AI-driven fraudulent activities that traditional multi-factor authentication (MFA) systems often fail to detect. By integrating Incode's and Okta's innovative technologies, enterprises can strengthen the security of workforce interactions across hybrid and distributed environments.Revolutionizing WIMThe partnership between Incode and Okta introduces cutting-edge solutions to enterprises seeking to enhance workforce identity management (WIM), avoid disruptions, and mitigate fraudulent activities. Key technologies offered through this collaboration include:Advanced Personhood Detection (APD): Real-time liveness detection, facial recognition, and document verification ensure that only authorized individuals access digital networks.Real-time liveness detection, facial recognition, and document verification ensure that only authorized individuals access digital networks

MarketBeat
Jan 20th, 2025
Diversify Advisory Services LLC Makes New $2.27 Million Investment in Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA)

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