Enterprise Security Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Security Engineer (Cybersecurity): Driving the secure implementation and governance of Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, leveraging Okta Identity Governance, and aligning with Zero Trust principles. Focus on designing identity-centric security controls, defining security baselines for the Okta platform, and mitigating identity-based threats.

Location: Remote - USA. Individual pay is determined by state, work location, and additional factors.

Salary: $129,000–$193,500 base salary range.

Company

hirify.global is the world’s most advanced and largest intelligence company, serving over 1,900 clients worldwide with 1,000+ intelligence professionals.

What you will do

• Act as the security team's primary advisor for IAM, providing security requirements and formal recommendations for changes to the Okta environment.
• Lead access governance initiatives using Okta Identity Governance (OIG) to design and implement automated access requests, reviews, and certification campaigns.
• Drive the evolution of the Zero Trust security model by designing, documenting, and auditing identity-centric security controls for network and application access.
• Define and maintain the security baseline for the Okta platform, developing and enforcing advanced security policies including adaptive MFA and device trust.
• Proactively identify security risks within the IAM ecosystem and champion the adoption and secure configuration of advanced Okta security features.
• Establish the security requirements for integrating applications into the SSO/MFA platform, reviewing new integrations for secure implementation of protocols like SAML, SCIM, and OIDC.

Requirements

• Deep technical expertise in the Okta platform and its security features (e.g., Adaptive MFA, API Access Management, ThreatInsight).
• Hands-on experience with Okta Identity Governance (OIG), including access certification campaigns and access requests.
• Demonstrable experience in designing, implementing, or auditing Zero Trust network and application access architectures.
• Proven experience in a security-focused role responsible for the governance and oversight of an enterprise IAM platform, including experience with other IAM platforms such as Microsoft Entra.
• In-depth knowledge of modern authentication protocols such as SAML, SCIM, OAuth, and OpenID Connect (OIDC) and their security implications.
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to effectively influence technical teams and stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Relevant industry certifications, such as Okta Certified Professional/Administrator, CISSP, or a Zero Trust certification.
• Proficiency in a scripting language (e.g., PowerShell, Python) to analyze data or test configurations.
• Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions (e.g., CyberArk, Keeper, Okta).
• Familiarity with cloud identity providers and security concepts in AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Culture & Benefits

• hirify.global employees, or “Futurists,” represent over 40 nationalities and embody core values of having high standards, practicing inclusion, and acting ethically.
• Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401K.
• This position may be eligible for incentive compensation and equity.
• The company is committed to maintaining an environment that attracts and retains talent from diverse backgrounds, ensuring all feel included and respected.

Hiring process

• The interview process for all final-round candidates requires a mandatory in-person interview or a live, scheduled video conference with the hiring manager.