Okta
Technology
StaffProductSecurityEngineer,Reviews
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“Staff Product Security Engineer, Reviews at Okta. Skills: Product security, Penetration testing, AI security, LLM security. Conduct security reviews. Conduct design reviews”
Industry & Context.
Solve complex challenges; Attacker mindset; Critical thinking; Creative thinking
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Expertise in identifying OWASP Top 10 / CWE Top 25 vulnerabilities through manual code review, Experience in penetration testing, Experience in secure development practices, Deep technical background in assessing Large Language Models (LLMs), Deep technical background in securing AI-integrated software architectures, Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, Go, Python, C/C++), Deep understanding of authentication & authorization protocols (OIDC, SAML, OAuth), Ability to automate security testing using LLMs and scripting (Python, Bash), Experience leading security incidents, Experience leading risk assessments
Nice to Have
Experience in mobile (iOS/Android) security testing, Experience in desktop (Windows/macOS) security testing, Familiarity with SAST, DAST, SCA, and fuzzing tools, Cryptographic knowledge, Secure implementation practices, Experience analyzing network protocols, Experience analyzing traffic security, Ability to develop proof-of-concept exploits
What You'll Do.
Conduct security reviews
Conduct design reviews
Conduct threat modeling
Conduct penetration testing
Perform manual secure code reviews
Identify security vulnerabilities
Mitigate security vulnerabilities
Provide guidance to engineering teams
Lead product security incidents
Drive remediation efforts
Develop security tools
Improve vulnerability detection
Mentor junior engineers
Provide guidance on secure development
Represent Okta externally
Conduct security research
Give conference talks
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Engineering teams; Non-security staff
Communication Scope
Communicate risks; Communicate impact; Communicate remediation strategies; Documentation; Presentations; External publications
Full Job Description
Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human 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. As a Staff Product Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in safeguarding Okta’s products by conducting comprehensive security reviews, guiding engineering teams in secure development practices, and handling externally reported vulnerabilities. You will engage in code reviews, penetration testing, and architectural security assessments to ensure the security of Okta’s platforms and features. This role is not suited for individuals who rely solely on automated vulnerability scanning. Instead, you must possess a deep technical understanding of web applications, backend services, penetration testing methodologies, and secure design principles. A successful candidate will have expertise in authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC), threat modeling, and a strong desire to automate security processes by building tools that proactively identify vulnerabilities. You will also be responsible for communicating risks, impact, and remediation strategies to developers, leadership, and external audiences through documentation, presentations, and external publications. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a deep technical background in assessing AI-integrated software architectures and securing Large Language Models (LLMs) against emerging threats and modern vulnerability classes. The ideal candidate will have an attacker mindset—the ability to think critically, creatively, and like an adversary when solving security challenges. We actively support publi
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