Principal Data Security Engineer

Okta

San Francisco, California, United States
Base: $193,000-$265,000 usd (san francisco bay are...
On-site
10+ years information security experience
Deep understanding of dspm, dlp, casb
Experience with data encryption and key management
The Principal Data Security Engineer will serve as the business owner of Okta's data protection tool suite and drive the company's internal data security strategy

Job Summary

  • The Principal Data Security Engineer will serve as the business owner of Okta's data protection tool suite and drive the company's internal data security strategy.
  • This role requires deep expertise in data security technologies including DSPM, DLP, EDR, and CASB to enforce retention policies and implement encryption standards.
  • Candidates must possess a proven track record of implementing complex projects in cross-collaborative teams while ensuring adherence to frameworks like NIST, ISO, and PCI.

Matching Summary

The Principal Data Security Engineer will serve as the business owner of Okta's data protection tool suite and drive the company's internal data security strategy.

Salary

Base: $193,000-$265,000 USD (San Francisco Bay Area); Base: $172,000-$237,000 USD (California excluding SF Bay, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Washington); Bonus/Equity: Equity and bonus offered; Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending account, paid leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years information security experience
  • Deep understanding of DSPM, DLP, CASB
  • Experience with data encryption and key management
  • Strategic roadmap design for data security maturity
  • Collaboration with Legal and Compliance teams

Nice-to-have

  • Experience managing junior team members
  • Big 4 consulting engagement experience
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Self-starter capable of remote work
  • Ability to summarize complex scenarios for management

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Security or equivalent
  • 10+ years of experience in data security and privacy
  • Security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or CDPSE preferred
  • Experience managing projects at large/comparably sized companies
  • Familiarity with security compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO, PCI)

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