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Okta Security Team

Open security roles at Okta, and what we know about the team behind them.

information technology & services · 6000 employees · 3 open roles. Updated October 16, 2026.

Security at Okta

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How they approach application security

  • Okta's stated mission is to ensure security is prioritized from the outset through its Secure Development Lifecycle.
  • The company embeds members of its Security Education team throughout the engineering organization, emphasizing security as a core corporate value.
  • Okta maps its risk philosophy to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 and aims to drive down exposure to server security misconfigurations.

The team

Okta's Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) focuses on identifying, assessing, and managing risks. They also have a Security Champion Network led by their Security Education team. David Bradbury is the Chief Security Officer. The exact team size and reporting chain are not publicly available. Multiple active job postings for Product/Security Engineering roles mention common skills like Software Composition Analysis (SCA), Static Application Security Testing (SAST), DAST, and development expertise in languages like Go and/or Python, along with experience in GitHub and CI/CD systems (GitHub Actions, Jenkins).

What they're working on

  • Okta runs a Security Champions program led by its Security Education team.
  • They practice 'shift-left' by planning and building with a security-centric lens from the outset.
  • Vulnerabilities are managed through intake from various sources, including security researchers, bug bounty programs, employees, partners, or customers.
  • Okta's Bug Bounty Program has rewarded over 400 issues.
  • The Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) is activated for immediate customer impact.
  • Secure SDLC artifacts include Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) and routine penetration testing.
  • Recent initiatives (within the last 6 months) include establishing regional security culture groups and mapping to the NIST CSF 2.0.