Principal Site Reliability Engineer

Who you are

You have a strong background in site reliability engineering with at least 8 years of experience in building and maintaining large-scale cloud infrastructure. Your expertise in AWS and Linux allows you to design systems that are both resilient and secure. You are proficient in containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, enabling you to manage complex deployments effectively.

Your experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform and configuration management tools such as Ansible demonstrates your ability to automate and streamline operations. You understand the importance of monitoring and observability, utilizing tools like Prometheus and Grafana to ensure system health and performance.

You have a solid understanding of security best practices and are committed to implementing defense-in-depth measures to protect sensitive data. Your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams ensures that security is integrated into every aspect of the development lifecycle. You are a lifelong learner, always seeking to improve your skills and knowledge in the ever-evolving field of cloud security.

Desirable

Experience with security frameworks and compliance standards is a plus, as is familiarity with incident response and disaster recovery planning. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and can adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.

What you'll do

As a Principal Site Reliability Engineer at Okta, you will lead initiatives to enhance the security posture of our cloud infrastructure. You will design and implement security solutions that protect our systems while ensuring optimal performance and functionality. Your role will involve collaborating with engineering teams to integrate security practices into the development process, advocating for the principle of least privilege and industry security standards.

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines that incorporate security checks and balances, ensuring that security is a fundamental aspect of our deployment processes. Your expertise will guide the team in adopting best practices for incident management and response, helping to mitigate risks and respond effectively to security incidents.

You will also mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and experience to foster a culture of security awareness within the organization. Your contributions will directly impact the safety and privacy of our customers, as you work to build a secure and resilient infrastructure that supports Okta's mission of providing secure access to technology.

What we offer

At Okta, we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We offer a collaborative work environment where innovation is celebrated, and your unique experiences can help shape our future. You will have access to professional development opportunities and resources to support your growth in the field of site reliability engineering and security.

We provide competitive compensation and benefits, including flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. Join us in building a world where identity belongs to everyone, and help us secure the future of technology.