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Okta · 5 hours ago

Staff Detection & Response Engineer - Federal

San Francisco, California

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$180K/yr - $270K/yr

Okta is The World’s Identity Company, focused on providing secure access and authentication solutions. They are seeking a Staff Detection & Response Engineer to lead complex threat hunts, manage security incidents, and influence security strategies across multiple teams.

CRMEnterprise SoftwareIdentity ManagementIT InfrastructureManagement Information SystemsSoftwareWeb Development

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead complex, hypothesis-driven threat hunts based on vague intelligence, and develop refined methodologies for the broader team to follow

Write novel detections and solve complex querying challenges. You will establish the frameworks and standards for detection engineering across the entire security organization

Design and validate the effectiveness of preventative control chains and influence the selection and architecture of new security solutions

Serve as the technical lead for major incidents, including investigating threats in 'foreign' or uncommon environments by leveraging frameworks and your professional network

Own multi-quarter objectives and drive them to success, developing project plans that align with Okta’s strategic VMTs (Vision, Metrics, and Targets) and budget

Navigate issues of diverse scope, analyzing data against current business trends to provide innovative solutions

Secure resources for and drive innovation initiatives across multiple teams, facilitating cross-functional workshops to generate new security solutions

Foster an inclusive, collaborative environment by sharing wins, rewarding team efforts, and encouraging diverse perspectives

Act as an advisor to junior colleagues, providing actionable feedback and helping others align their career goals with organizational objectives

Drive consensus and resolve issues within cross-functional teams, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned on security priorities

Qualification

Detection frameworksThreat huntingIncident responseQuerying languagesAutomating response workflowsProject managementEffective communicationMentorshipProblem solvingCollaboration

Required

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

US Citizen or Greencard: You will be expected to work on FEDRAMP systems as part of your day to day. Exposure to and/or experience in this environment would be beneficial

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