Business Analyst Okta Client Authentication - CISO
01/08/2026
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Job Description:
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.