Staff Software Engineer, Security Engineering

Okta•Washington, DC

1d•$174,000 - $239,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence. This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer that will join the Auth0 Security Engineering organization. You’ll be responsible for designing and building the security guardrails for our multi-cloud environment, translating complex security and compliance standards into programmatic, code-driven policies.

Requirements

8+ years of proven experience in information security, specifically within cloud-native environments, Kubernetes (EKS, AKS), and cloud security.
Deep understanding of secure networking principles, including VPC peering/transit gateways, VPN implementations, edge protection, and managing public/private PKI infrastructures.
Strong background in building automated controls for enforcing Policy-as-Code within Terraform workflows.
Hands-on experience identifying attack vectors and conducting risk assessments for complex, distributed systems.
Experience working with security platforms for analyzing cloud permissions and a background or interest in applying AI to streamline security tasks and governance.
Exceptional communication skills with a track record of aligning multiple teams toward shared security goals.
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
The ability to access federal environments and/or have access to protected federal data.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience navigating compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, SOC2, or HIPAA in a cloud environment.
Proficiency in one or more languages used for automation and tooling, such as Python, Go, or JavaScript.
Experience creating, managing, and securing containerized environments.
Experience with service mesh (Istio) security policies and zero-trust networking.

Responsibilities

Design organization-wide controls (SCPs, Azure Policy) that provide maximum protection with minimum developer friction.
Architect templates and permission boundaries that govern how services and humans interact with our cloud environment with the principle of least privilege in mind.
Define the security standards for VPC architecture, edge networking, and cross-account connectivity.
Lead platform-related security reviews for new features and high-impact services, ensuring security is baked into the design phase.
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.
Raise the bar for the entire organization by mentoring junior engineers and influencing senior leadership on critical security decisions.