Full-Time

Site Reliability Engineer

Security

Posted on 10/25/2024

Okta

Okta

5,001-10,000 employees

Identity and access management solutions provider

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$117k - $197kAnnually

Junior, Mid

No H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

US Citizenship Required

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Site Reliability Engineering
Required Skills
Chef
Python
Ruby
Kinesis
AWS
Go
Terraform
Splunk
Linux/Unix
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 2+ years experience automating, securing, and running large-scale production IAM and containerized services in AWS (EC2, ECS, KMS, Kinesis, RDS), GCP (GKE, GCE) or other cloud providers.
  • 2+ years of experience with configuration management tools like Chef and Terraform.
  • Experience in operational tooling languages such as Ruby, Python, Go and shell, and use of source control.
  • Strong knowledge of CI/CD principles, Linux fundamentals, OS hardening, networking concepts, and IP protocols.
  • Experience with industry-standard security tools like Nessus, Qualys, OSQuery, Splunk, etc.
  • Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and secrets management.
  • Unflappable troubleshooting skills.
  • Security background and knowledge.
  • BS In computer science (or equivalent experience).
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Building, running, and monitoring Okta's production infrastructure
  • Be an evangelist for security best practices and also lead initiatives/projects to strengthen our security posture for critical infrastructure
  • Responding to production incidents and determining how we can prevent them in the future
  • Triaging and troubleshooting complex production issues to ensure reliability and performance
  • Identifying and automating manual processes
  • Continuously evolving our monitoring tools and platform
  • Promoting and applying best practices for building scalable and reliable services across engineering
  • Developing and maintaining technical documentation, runbooks, and procedures
  • Supporting a 24x7 online environment as part of an on-call rotation

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. What sets Okta apart from competitors is its focus on a subscription-based model, which offers predictable revenue and allows clients to access a comprehensive suite of services. The goal of Okta is to provide secure and seamless access for users, particularly in an era where remote work and digital transformation are increasingly important.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$223M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

23%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Okta's subscription-based model ensures a steady and predictable revenue stream, providing financial stability and enabling continuous investment in R&D.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with Worldcoin, and high-profile board appointments like Anthony Bates, enhance Okta's market influence and leadership.
  • The growing demand for robust security measures in the era of remote work and digital transformation positions Okta for sustained growth in the cybersecurity market.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive IAM market requires Okta to continuously innovate to maintain its leadership position and avoid losing market share to rivals.
  • Integration challenges with acquired companies like Arengu could pose risks to seamless product development and operational efficiency.

What makes Okta unique

  • Okta's comprehensive suite of IAM solutions, including SSO, MFA, and lifecycle management, sets it apart from competitors who may offer only fragmented services.
  • Recognition as a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Access Management underscores Okta's superior market position over rivals like Microsoft and IBM.
  • The acquisition of Arengu and the launch of Forms for Actions highlight Okta's commitment to innovation and enhancing customer experiences through tailored identity flows.

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