Enterprise Security Architect, Identity & Access Management

The Security team's mission is to strengthen Okta's position as the leading Identity-as-a- Service solution through identifying and resolving risks to the employees, product, and most importantly, our customers. With the ever-increasing pace of cloud application adoption, companies are struggling to find ways to accurately assess risk and act at the speed of their business.

As the Enterprise Security Architect specializing in Identity & Access Management (IAM), you will be the foremost security authority shaping Okta's internal IAM security strategy. This is a critical leadership role where you will define, guide, and implement the overarching security architecture for Okta's own enterprise systems, ensuring alignment with modern Zero Trust principles. You will collaborate closely with senior technology leaders across the organization to drive strategic security decisions and ensure our internal systems meet the highest standards expected by our customers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Define & Lead IAM Security Strategy: Architect and champion the target-state security architecture for Okta's internal IAM landscape, corporate technology, and supporting infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Drive IAM Maturity: Spearhead initiatives to advance Okta's internal capabilities in Identity & Access Management, Zero Trust security, and Privileged Access Management across all enterprise systems.
• Architect Secure Solutions: Design and implement secure, scalable, and high-performance IAM solutions for Okta's internal use, embedding security best practices from the ground up.
• Conduct Risk Assessment: Lead threat modeling and risk assessments focused on Okta's internal IAM ecosystem, identifying potential attack vectors and architecting robust security controls.
• Influence Technology Direction: Partner with technology and business stakeholders, acting as the principal IAM security advisor to guide secure architecture decisions and drive consensus.
• Innovate & Research: Evaluate emerging security technologies, services, and controls to continuously enhance the security posture of the Okta enterprise, engaging with strategic partners as needed.
• Communicate & Report: Clearly articulate Okta's enterprise IAM security architecture, direction, and posture to technical teams and executive leadership, evolving metrics and KPIs for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive Experience: 10+ years in information security, with a deep focus on security architecture, modern Identity & Access Management (IAM), enterprise security strategy, and solutions architecture within complex organizations.
• Technical IAM Mastery: Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and securing enterprise-scale IAM solutions utilizing protocols like SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, and SCIM.
• Cloud Security Acumen: Strong knowledge of security principles and practices within major cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Framework Proficiency: Solid understanding of security frameworks and standards such as NIST (including Zero Trust Architecture), ISO 27001, PCI, and FedRAMP.
• Leadership & Influence: Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, influence senior leadership, and drive complex technical decisions across cross-functional teams.
• Strategic Mindset: Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and the ability to align security initiatives with business goals.
• Education & Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (Master's preferred). Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desired.
• Growth Mindset: A commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

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