Staff Detection & Response Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Staff Detection & Response Engineer (Cybersecurity): Leading complex threat hunts and architecting detection frameworks to protect infrastructure and customers with an accent on defense-in-depth strategies and incident response. Focus on developing novel detections, automating response workflows, and driving strategic security objectives.

Location: Hybrid (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)

Salary: $141,000 — $211,000 CAD

Company

Okta is the World’s Identity Company, building trusted, neutral infrastructure to secure identities for both humans and AI.

What you will do

• Lead complex, hypothesis-driven threat hunts and develop refined methodologies for the broader team.
• Establish frameworks and standards for detection engineering across the entire security organization.
• Design and validate preventative control chains and influence the selection of new security solutions.
• Serve as the technical lead for major security incidents, investigating threats in uncommon environments.
• Own multi-quarter strategic objectives and align them with business targets and budget.
• Mentor junior colleagues and drive consensus across cross-functional teams to align security priorities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a high-growth SaaS or security-focused environment.
• Expertise in querying languages, detection frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK), and modern IR toolsets.
• Experience managing communications during crises or major security incidents.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and manage budget/resource requirements.
• Strong background in automating response workflows and refining preventative controls.
• Availability to be available in a crisis outside of regular business hours.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation including equity and annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• RRSP with company match and healthcare spending accounts.
• Generous paid leave, including PTO and parental leave.
• Immersive, in-person onboarding experience to accelerate impact.
• Inclusive, collaborative environment focused on mentorship and talent development.