Principal Data Security Engineer

Okta•San Francisco, CA

19h•Remote

About The Position

The Security Governance Team at Okta is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Principal Data Security Engineer to join their dynamic, forward-thinking Governance, Risk and Compliance organization. This team focuses on building a best-in-class, cutting-edge governance program, providing the documentation, policy adherence, and advisory backbone needed to drive secure operations and behaviors at Okta. The Principal Data Security Engineer will be responsible for driving Okta’s internal data security strategy and uplifting capabilities for safeguarding sensitive information throughout the company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience in information security with a focus on data security and privacy
Strong understanding of data protection principles and technologies
Experience with network security, endpoint security, and cloud security solutions
Demonstrated experience working in commercial security roles aligned with security compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, PCI)
Experience in building productive relationships and driving collaboration with both technical and non-technical teams
Clear ability to communicate the desired business outcomes and requirements to technologists building solutions
Ability to operate effectively in a remote environment
Self-starting, self-motivated, self-directed, and self-sufficient
Deep understanding of data security, data protection, and data privacy workstreams and related tooling (DSPM, DLP, CASB..etc)
Demonstrated experience managing projects and data security tool implementations at a large/comparably sized company, ideally in a regulated industry; and/or Big 4 candidates with related engagement experience
Strong security background
Bachelor’s degree or higher in cybersecurity or a related technical focus area and/or equivalent practical experience
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Experience managing small teams and/or more junior team members is strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or CDPSE are preferred
security certification preferred (e.g., CISA, CISM, CISSP, CDPSE)

Responsibilities

Serve as the business owner of Okta’s data protection tool suite
Evaluation and implementation of security tools and services
Design, establish, and implement the strategy for a multi-year data security maturity roadmap
Identify patterns and trends in data loss incidents to enhance preventative and detective measures
Collaborate with the Cyber Defense Team and Technology, Data & Intelligence (TDI) Team to realize data security controls within Okta’s data security technology stack
Oversee and manage the development, implementation, and uplift of DLP rules
Work closely with technology teams, Legal, Compliance, and other business units to ensure execution of comprehensive data protection strategies
Provide clear and concise reports and documentation on data loss incidents and resolutions
Ability to manage complex projects, including identifying dependencies and evaluating impact