Principal Data Security Engineer | Okta

Okta Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$193,000–$265,000 / yr
Posted
34 days ago

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Above market

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This role $229k
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This role pays more than 84% of similar roles. Most pay $142,450–$216,262 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $229k versus about $179k for comparable roles.

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About Okta Inc

Okta, Inc. is an American identity and access management company based in San Francisco. It provides cloud software that helps companies manage and secure user authentication into applications, and for developers to build identity controls into applications, websites, web services, and devices.[

Okta Inc currently has 145 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $194,000–$267,000 across 145 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Data Security Engineer | Okta

Join the Security Governance Team at Okta as a Principal Data Security Engineer, where you will drive the internal data security strategy and uplift capabilities for safeguarding sensitive information. You will serve as the business owner of Okta’s data protection tool suite, implementing and maturing data security strategies across enforcement of data retention policies, encryption standards, key management practices, and automated security workflows. This role involves collaborating with various internal stakeholders such as DLP Engineering, Defensive Cyber Operations, Legal, and technology teams to ensure comprehensive data protection. You will need a deep understanding of DLP technologies like DSPM, EDR, and CASB, along with experience in mature security control environments and managing complex projects aligned with compliance frameworks like NIST, ISO, and PCI.

What you'll do

  • Serve as the business owner of Okta’s data protection tool suite.
  • Design and implement a multi-year data security maturity roadmap.
  • Identify trends in data loss incidents to enhance preventative measures.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to realize data security controls.
  • Oversee development, implementation, and uplift of DLP rules.
  • Provide clear reports on data loss incidents and resolutions.
  • Manage complex projects involving dependencies and impact evaluation.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in information security with a focus on data security and privacy
  • Deep understanding of data protection principles and technologies including DSPM, DLP, CASB
  • Strong background in managing mature data security and privacy functions in corporate settings
  • Experience working in commercial roles aligned with compliance frameworks like NIST, ISO, PCI
  • Ability to build productive relationships and drive collaboration across technical and non-technical teams
  • Demonstrated experience managing projects and implementing data security tools at large companies

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