Join Okta as a Staff Software Engineer, Security Engineering. Okta is the leading independent identity provider, trusted by over 18,500 organizations worldwide. We help organizations securely connect people to technology. Lead strategic initiatives in dependency vulnerability management and cloud-native security as a Staff Software Engineer at Okta. Design and deploy AI/ML-powered automation to slash Time-to-Remediate (TTR) for vulnerabilities, harden container images, and secure Kubernetes workloads. Drive Okta's security posture forward, ensuring scalable protection for containerized environments and supply chain security. Key Responsibilities: • Architect, develop, and deploy scalable security automation using AI/ML/LLMs to automate vulnerability validation, patch suggestions, and PR generation for dependency remediation. • Lead triage and remediation of critical/zero-day dependency vulnerabilities identified by SCA tools, establishing end-to-end best practices including analysis and validation testing. • Drive prioritization and remediation strategies across engineering teams and product lines to minimize risk in containerized environments. • Design, implement, and govern hardened container base images for dev/prod, focusing on attack surface reduction and Kubernetes security like runtime protection, network policies, and admission controllers. • Provide technical guidance on application security architecture to engineering leadership and contribute to the Security Engineering roadmap. • Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver solutions beyond individual contributions, maturing overall security posture with IaC tools like Terraform. What We're Looking For: • 8+ years in software engineering with deep expertise in container security, hardened images, and Kubernetes cluster protection. • Expert proficiency in Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tools and large-scale remediation of third-party/open-source dependency vulnerabilities. • Strong experience building security automation in Go and/or Python, leveraging GitHub Actions, Jenkins CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). • Proficiency in application security principles, OWASP Top 10, secure code review, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) security services. • Hands-on or strong understanding of AI/ML, LLMs for security automation like vulnerability fixing, plus supply chain frameworks (SLSA). What We Offer: • Competitive compensation with equity and benefits • Health, dental, vision insurance and 401(k) matching • Flexible PTO, parental leave, and professional development • Hybrid work options and inclusive, collaborative culture Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.