About this role
Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.
Get to Know Okta
Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or application. Our Workforce Identity Cloud and Customer Identity Cloud (Auth0) solutions enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth.
At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box—we’re looking for lifelong learners and owners who can make us better with their unique experiences, technical acumen, and passion for continuous improvement.
Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.
About the Role
Okta is searching for an experienced, detail-oriented, and high-impact Senior Internal Auditor to join our global Internal Audit team and drive the successful execution of Okta’s global Internal Audit and SOX IT compliance program.
In this role, you will lead and execute IT General Control (ITGC), IT Application Control (ITAC), and Information Produced by Entity (IPE/Key Reports) walkthroughs and testing across Okta’s critical enterprise applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments. You will operate with significant autonomy, collaborate closely with external auditors, mentor and review the work of auditors, and partner with Engineering, Information Security, and Finance stakeholders to safeguard the integrity of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
Key Responsibilities
1. Audit Execution & Testing (ITGC & ITAC)
• Independently lead end-to-end SOX IT walkthroughs and execute design (TOD) and operating effectiveness (TOE) testing in strict alignment with Okta’s Internal Audit and SOX methodology.
• Assess IT General Controls across all primary domains:
• Logical Access & Security: User lifecycle management (provisioning/deprovisioning), privileged access management (PAM), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and segregation of duties (SoD).
• Change Management: Source code repository management, deployment approval gates, testing validation, emergency changes, and CI/CD pipeline controls.
• Computer Operations & Resiliency: Automated batch job scheduling and monitoring, data backup verification, incident/problem management, and disaster recovery.
• Perform rigorous evaluations of automated application controls