Staff Security Engineer (DevSecOps)

TL;DR

Staff Security Engineer (DevSecOps): Building a centralized Security Posture Analytics and Reporting capability to improve visibility and risk reduction across cloud and business systems with an accent on automating issue tracking and remediation workflows. Focus on architecting AI-driven automation agents for security posture management and implementing scalable security controls across AWS and SaaS platforms.

Location: San Francisco, California

Salary: $134,000 — $184,800 USD

Company

Okta is the leading independent identity provider that secures AI and human identities through trusted, neutral infrastructure.

What you will do

• Manage the Security Posture Management program, integrating data pipelines and coding logic to prioritize vulnerability fixes.
• Operationalize scanning tools such as Snyk, Semgrep, and Qualys to expand coverage for all TDI assets.
• Develop agentic AI automation to scale security posture scanning, reporting, and patch validation.
• Partner with engineering teams to implement secure coding, build pipelines, and deployment best practices.
• Conduct Security Architecture Reviews (SARs) for lower environments to ensure proper controls.
• Implement secrets rotation automation and best practices for secrets management across TDI systems.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Security Engineering, DevSecOps, or Infrastructure Security within a SaaS or enterprise environment.
• Hands-on technical expertise in scanning, patching, and remediation of issues across cloud and SaaS ecosystems.
• Experience deploying and managing Snyk, Semgrep, and Qualys tools.
• Strong knowledge of AWS security practices and SRE principles.
• Practical understanding of secure SDLC/PDLC and supply chain security.
• Proficiency with visualization/BI tools to create dashboards and reporting for leadership.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan and flexible spending account (FSA).
• Paid time off (PTO) and parental leave.
• Immersive, in-person onboarding experience to accelerate impact and connection.
• Opportunity to work in a global community spanning over 20 offices worldwide.