Staff Software Engineer, Security Engineering

Okta is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join the Auth0 Security Engineering organization. The successful candidate will design and build security guardrails for the multi-cloud environment, translate complex security and compliance standards into code-driven policies, and mentor junior engineers. The position requires 8+ years of experience in cloud-native environments, Kubernetes, and cloud security.

Requirements

• Cloud Security Strategy: Design organization-wide controls (SCPs, Azure Policy) that provide maximum protection with minimum developer friction.
• Identity & Access Management (IAM): Architect templates and permission boundaries that govern how services and humans interact with our cloud with the principle of least privilege in mind.
• Infrastructure & Network Security: Define the security standards for VPC architecture, edge networking, and cross-account connectivity.
• Platform Security Architecture: Lead platform-related security reviews for new features and high-impact services, ensuring security is baked into the design phase.
• System Design: Design systems and processes to validate the security posture of the platform, ensuring our security policies are enforced in real-time with actionable feedback for engineering teams.
• Mentorship & Influence: You raise the bar for the entire organization by mentoring junior engineers and influencing senior leadership on critical security decisions.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance