Principal Global Security Operations Center

Okta Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Washington, DC
Salary
$138,000–$189,200 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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Confirmed live today

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Below market

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This role $164k
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This role pays less than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $155,350–$217,850 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $164k versus about $187k 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 137 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Global Security Operations Center

Principal, Global Security Operations Center serves as the lead operational driver and technical subject matter expert for the Global Security & Safety team. This role is responsible for transitioning legacy systems into advanced, AI-integrated security frameworks while managing the day-to-day operations of a global security center. Key responsibilities include architecting automated triage workflows, overseeing multi-regional vendor teams, performing executive incident management during critical events, and ensuring compliance with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 standards. The candidate will manage physical security infrastructure, including access control systems and video analytics, while developing standard operating procedures and conducting training exercises. To succeed, the individual must possess expertise in AI-driven tools, workflow automation platforms, and high-level project management to solve complex global security challenges and protect corporate assets through proactive, technology-driven operational excellence.

What you'll do

  • Lead the transition from legacy systems to advanced, AI-integrated security frameworks for the Global Security Operations Center.
  • Architect and deploy AI and automation solutions to enhance threat intelligence and triage workflows.
  • Provide executive leadership with high-level communication briefs and strategic incident summaries during critical events.
  • Manage global vendor teams and oversee multi-regional security operations across international markets.
  • Establish and monitor performance metrics (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for all security programs.
  • Ensure physical security protocols and data logging comply with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 standards.
  • Oversee the deployment of critical infrastructure, including access control systems and video analytics.
  • Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and conduct internal and external training exercises for team readiness.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 8+ years of experience in physical security operations, global systems integration, and GSOC leadership.
  • Experience managing large, diverse security teams from multiple third-party vendors across different global regions is required.
  • Proven ability to identify, adapt, and develop AI use cases and automated tools to optimize GSOC efficiency.
  • Experience evaluating and deploying AI-driven physical security tools and advanced video analytics is required.
  • Must have experience aligning GSOC workflows and physical security auditing with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 standards.
  • Ability to communicate complex operational requirements and provide executive briefings to C-suite and VP-level leadership during incidents.
  • Experience in vendor strategy, contract optimization, and managing large-scale service providers is required.
  • Proficiency in drafting standard operating procedures (SOPs) and coordinating internal/external training exercises is required.

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