Staff Detection & Response Engineer
Core
Lead complex threat hunts, manage major security incidents, and architect detection frameworks to protect Okta's infrastructure and customers.
Role type
Staff Detection & Response Engineer (Security Operations)
Builds
Detection frameworks, preventative control chains, and incident response capabilities for Okta's global security posture.
Domain
Cybersecurity / Identity Management / Threat Intelligence
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Threat actor TTP analysis, complex system navigation, querying languages, detection framework design, incident response leadership, project ownership, cross-functional consensus driving, automation of response workflows
Preferred skills
Experience in high-growth SaaS or security-focused environments, ability to translate complex technical problems for executive audiences, mentoring junior colleagues
Technologies
MITRE ATT&CK, modern IR toolsets
Responsibilities
Lead hypothesis-driven threat hunts, write novel detections and establish engineering standards, design and validate preventative control chains, serve as technical lead for major security incidents, own multi-quarter security projects, drive innovation initiatives across teams
Seniority
Staff, high-impact leadership & strategic influence