Business Analyst Okta Client Authentication - CISO

01/08/2026

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support governance initiatives related to client authentication, authorization, and access management within a CISO-led security organization.

This role focuses on ensuring secure and compliant implementation of SaaS, hybrid, and cloud-based solutions by applying governance, risk, and audit principles across authentication platforms and enterprise applications.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in Information Security governance, Okta-based authentication, and business analysis, working closely with technology teams, security leadership, and audit stakeholders to support risk management and compliance objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive governance and risk frameworks for applications leveraging authentication and authorization services.
• Support secure implementation of SaaS, hybrid, and cloud-based solutions across enterprise environments.
• Define, assess, and respond to security and compliance risks associated with authentication and access management capabilities.
• Support internal and external audit activities by defining controls, responding to audit inquiries, and ensuring regulatory expectations are met.
• Design, execute, and validate security and compliance controls for enterprise applications.
• Collect, maintain, and manage evidence related to control testing, audit responses, and application attestations.
• Ensure application compliance with internal standards, policies, and governance requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, risk, and governance teams to align business and security objectives.
• Provide clear communication and documentation for governance decisions, risks, controls, and outcomes.
• Support broader SaaS governance initiatives across authentication platforms and security tooling.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Audit, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Information Security, Audit, Governance, Risk, or related roles.
• Strong experience in governance of security products, including authentication, authorization, and access management.
• Hands-on experience with Okta in authentication or access-related use cases.
• Knowledge of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) practices.
• Strong understanding of SOX methodology for application controls and audit execution.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits, including evidence collection and remediation activities.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Experience supporting SaaS security governance initiatives.
• Familiarity with Obsidian remediation processes.
• Exposure to application security governance in Java- or .NET-based environments.
• Experience working within regulated enterprise technology environments.