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Staff Technical Program Manager
Company | Okta |
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Location | Bellevue, WA, USA |
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Salary | $150000 – $253000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field
- 6+ years of technical program management experience with significant focus on backend/platform security
- Deep understanding of backend technologies, cloud infrastructure, and security principles for distributed systems
- Ability to communicate complex backend security concepts to both engineers and leadership
- Excellence in managing multiple technical projects across distributed infrastructure environments
- Experience collaborating with globally distributed engineering teams and willingness to travel as needed
- Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions and drive security adoption in backend systems
- Strong analytical skills with expertise in backend vulnerability assessment and risk mitigation
- Ability to make sound technical decisions under pressure while considering system architecture implications
- Skill in translating technical backend security requirements to practical implementation strategies
Responsibilities
- Lead critical technical programs within our Platform & Security teams focused on resilience, scalability, and security initiatives
- Orchestrate the planning, execution, and delivery of platform architecture improvements that enhance system reliability and fault tolerance
- Champion chaos engineering practices to proactively identify and address potential failure points in our infrastructure
- Guide cross-functional teams in implementing platform security controls while maintaining operational excellence
- Coordinate architectural reviews and technical decision-making processes for major platform enhancements
- Build strong relationships across engineering, operations, and product teams to align platform initiatives with business objectives
Preferred Qualifications
- Working at a high paced, fast growing tech startup
- Experience with transformational programs, such as platform migrations or integrations