Staff, Corporate Security Specialist

Full–time

Posted on: 8 days ago

Role Overview:
You will be joining Okta as an experienced security professional to establish and lead the Insider Threat presence in Bengaluru, Okta's largest office outside of the US. This role will require you to act as a primary point of contact for security issues and a cultural ambassador for the security organization. Your main responsibilities will include detection, investigation, and mitigation of insider risks, as well as driving security initiatives, conducting briefings, and leading outreach programs to build a strong security culture in a rapidly growing office.

Key Responsibilities:
- **Insider Threat Operations & Investigations**:
- Assist in complex investigations into potential insider threat activity, including data exfiltration, policy violations, and workplace concerns.
- Analyze regional workforce dynamics and trends to identify opportunities to enhance security controls and processes.
- Act as the initial point of contact for insider threat alerts and escalations.

- **Security Culture & Outreach**:
- Serve as the face of the Insider Threat program in Bengaluru, fostering trust and open communication with the local workforce.
- Design and deliver tailored security briefings, training, and awareness workshops to educate employees on insider threat risks and reporting channels.
- Build strong relationships with local leadership in HR, Legal, and IT to integrate security processes into the regional workflow.

- **Program Development**:
- Help adapt global insider threat-relevant policies and procedures to ensure effectiveness and compliance within the local cultural and legal context.
- Act as a bridge between the Bengaluru office and the global Security team, providing insights on local sentiment and emerging risks.

Qualifications Required:
- Overall 8+ years of experience with a minimum of 5-6 years in insider threat management, corporate investigations, counterintelligence, or risk management.
- Proven ability to work independently and achieve outcomes with limited direct supervision.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to convey complex risk topics to diverse audiences.
- Strong history of conducting end-to-end investigations, including interviewing and report writing.
- Unquestionable integrity and ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve complex personnel issues.

Additional Company Details:
As an Okta employee, you can look forward to amazing benefits, making a social impact, and developing talent while fostering connection and community at Okta. Okta provides a dynamic work environment with the best tools, technology, and benefits to empower employees to work productively. Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations.

Apply now and be a part of a world where Identity belongs to you at Okta! Role Overview:
You will be joining Okta as an experienced security professional to establish and lead the Insider Threat presence in Bengaluru, Okta's largest office outside of the US. This role will require you to act as a primary point of contact for security issues and a cultural ambassador for the security organization. Your main responsibilities will include detection, investigation, and mitigation of insider risks, as well as driving security initiatives, conducting briefings, and leading outreach programs to build a strong security culture in a rapidly growing office.

Key Responsibilities:
- **Insider Threat Operations & Investigations**:
- Assist in complex investigations into potential insider threat activity, including data exfiltration, policy violations, and workplace concerns.
- Analyze regional workforce dynamics and trends to identify opportunities to enhance security controls and processes.
- Act as the initial point of contact for insider threat alerts and escalations.

- **Security Culture & Outreach**:
- Serve as the face of the Insider Threat program in Bengaluru, fostering trust and open communication with the local workforce.
- Design and deliver tailored security briefings, training, and awareness workshops to educate employees on insider threat risks and reporting channels.
- Build strong relationships with local leadership in HR, Legal, and IT to integrate security processes into the regional workflow.

- **Program Development**:
- Help adapt global insider threat-relevant policies and procedures to ensure effectiveness and compliance within the local cultural and legal context.
- Act as a bridge between the Bengaluru office and the global Security team, providing insights on local sentiment and emerging risks.

Qualifications Required:
- Overall 8+ years of experience with a minimum of 5-6 years in insider threat management, corporate investigations, counterintelligence, or risk management.
- Proven ability to work independently and a