Software Engineer 2 - Security

Okta’s Workforce Identity Cloud Security Engineering group is looking for a passionate, motivated and security focused software engineer to join a team focused on designing and developing security solutions to harden our frameworks and infrastructure. We embrace innovation and pave the way to transform bright ideas into excellent security software solutions that help run large-scale, mission-critical software. We encourage you to learn and apply defense-in-depth principles, industry security standards, and the principle of least privilege to help strengthen our security posture. Our Security engineering team has a niche skill-set that combines Security domain expertise with the ability to design, implement and rollout security features and functionalities without adding friction to product functionality or performance. We are responsible for the ever-growing need to improve our customer safety and privacy by providing security services that are coupled with the core Okta product.

This is a high-impact role in a security-centric, fast-paced organization that is poised for massive growth and success. You will act as a liaison between the Security org and the engineering org to build technical leverage and influence the security roadmap and direction. You will focus on engineering security and privacy aspects of the systems used across our services while working on a weekly release cadence. You will be empowered to learn, innovate, and grow while working on impactful security initiatives. Join us and be part of a company that is about to change the cloud computing landscape forever.

Preferred qualification and abilities:

• 2+ years of software development experience in Java, working on reliable and scalable applications.


• A good understanding of security concepts including OWASP Top 10 attacks on applications, application security, authentication & authorization, and cryptography.


• Exposure to Secure SDLC, secure coding principles, and ability to participate in code reviews with security in mind.


• Familiarity with the cloud service providers like AWS or GCP, and an understanding of secure cloud practices.


• A good understanding of concepts such as Test-Driven development, Secure SDLC, Secure code reviews to ensure security, reliability, and performance.


• Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., MySQL) and data stores such as Redis or Elasticsearch.


• Strong problem-solving skills, willingness to learn, and ability to adapt to new technologies.


• Excellent grasp of software engineering principles coupled with strong written and verbal communication skills.


• B.S or M.S in Computer Science or related fields.

Responsibilities :

• Act as a liaison between the engineering and security org to develop innovative requirements for the security roadmap.


• Evangelize security best practices across the engineering org.


• Research, design, implement and own security oriented frameworks and features with the common goal of protecting Okta’s customers.


• Routinely participate in cross-vertical code reviews with emphasis on Security.


• Break down complex problems into sub-tasks while prototyping rapidly and iteratively contributing to security initiatives using agile practices.


• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends and technologies and apply them to enhance the security posture of our systems.

This role is a great opportunity for an engineer passionate about security to grow in a security-focused engineering career, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to impactful security projects.

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