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Regional Chief Security Officer (CSO), Asia PacificSydney or SingaporeGet to know OktaOkta is The Worlds Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technologyanywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds 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 - were looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences.Join our team! Were building a world where Identity belongs to you.Senior Director, Regional CSO Asia PacificThe Okta Security teams mission is to strengthen Oktas position as the leading Identity-as-a-Service solution through identifying and resolving risks to the employees, product, and most importantly, our customers.The Security Trust & Culture team works to ensure the public perception of Oktas trustworthy customer experience mirrors the reality of the identity products our teams build. We serve as a strategic resource working closely with Oktas GTM teams as the external voice for Oktas security and compliance. It''s our role to manage the Okta security brand and shape the security culture of the company.Through our continued focus and innovative methods, we aim to ensure that:When people think of Okta, they think of a leading zero trust cybersecurity companyWhen people work at Okta, they role model security behaviors to meet the high standard we set for security internallyThe Senior Director, Regional Chief Security Officer (CSO) APAC is a key member of the Field Security team within Security Trust & Culture. Field Security has Regional CSOs for US West, US East, EMEA, APAC and Japan. This team is responsible for security, compliance and assurance activities in collaboration with and building on other Security teams and resources globally. This role is focused on servicing the Asia Pacific region (primary offices in Sydney, Singapore and Bangalore), partnering heavily with the Regional CSO Japan and other Field Security leaders.This position requires a strategic leader with strong collaboration and communication skills, plus detailed working knowledge of security and risk management practices globally and specific to APAC, aligned against the evolving threat landscape facing organizations. Regional support will be required from time to time outside of APAC, and this role could be expected to support EMEA, Americas, or globally depending on the needs of the business.Responsibilities:As a senior security leader in APAC, the Regional CSO must be visible and engaged with customers on a regular basis, including:Preparing communications plans for security incidents should they occur, and define the process to manage relationships and outreach to customers, partners, and other stakeholders (in parallel and aligned with the global security team and Customer Trust)Educate the APAC market on Okta''s security thinking direction and strategy, staying closely aligned with Okta Product and Product Security teamsIn addition, acting as the voice of Okta Security for customers in APAC and the surrounding region includes:Build our external security brand. Work with product marketing, communications and security teams to develop security-relevant outreach strategies, directly engaging customers around Okta''s security product capabilities and amplifying Okta''s relevance within the cybersecurity marketParticipate in and where possible drive the external conversation about the evolving threat landscape and effective defensive strategies and products:Be part of and drive conversations that shape or shine a spotlight on identity and securityCommunicate externally with knowledge and authority and drive the public conversation around securityLeverage external networks and resources to ensure that Okta is always seen to be at the cutting edge of securityEngage with Oktas Product team to analyze customer security requirements and influence product roadmaps to steer security features for the Okta serviceCoordinate with the Customer Assurance function to provide the customer facing security support our customers expect within APAC, including customer audit assistance if required (working with our global Customer Audit team)Collaborate with executive management and sales leaders in APAC to assess near- and long-term security needs and formulate plans to address these needsPartner with the GTM organization to provide security assurance in the sales and contract renewal processAssist with support and maintenance of the security trust documentation portal and associated content to prospects and customersStay current on market developments to identify emerging security technologies, risks and trends to ensure that we keep pace with security technology and risk landscape evolutionRequirements:Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience in a related discipline10+ years of experience with IT or information securitySignificant experience working with a global teamExcellent written and verbal communication and influencing skillsSignificant Identity, Cloud technology and SaaS experienceExperience with relevant Asia Pacific cross-industry regulatory frameworks highly regardedExperience interacting with media and media training highly regardedWhat you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee!Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today! .Some roles may require travel to one of our office locations for in-person onboarding.Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy at .U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment InformationRead moreThe foundation for secure connections between people and technologyOkta is the leading independent provider of identity for the enterprise. The Okta Identity Cloud enables organizations to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time. With over 7,000 pre-built integrations to applications and infrastructure providers, Okta customers can easily and securely use the best technologies for their business. More than 19,300 organizations, including JetBlue, Nordstrom, Slack, T-Mobile, Takeda, Teach for America, and Twilio, trust Okta to help protect the identities of their workforces and customers.Follow OktaFirst NameLast NameEmailPhoneResumeUpload PDFPasteUpload Resume/CV (PDF must be less than 8 MB )Upload PDFPasteUpload Cover Letter (PDF must be less than 8 MB )LinkedIn ProfileWebsiteAre you legally authorized to work in the country you reside?Will you now or in the future require Visa Sponsorship?To the best of your knowledge, do you have any family members / relatives or personal relationships at Okta or at any suppliers, partners, or vendors that have a business relationship with Okta?(For purposes of this question, a family member / relative or personal relationship is defined as close personal friends (including sexual and/or romantic relationships), close relatives (spouse, partner, children, cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grandparents or grandchildren), someone who lives in your household, or anyone else with whom you have a close enough personal relationship or connection that it could improperly bias your conduct or decision making or be perceived to be capable of impacting your conduct or decision making.If yes, please identify name of person / vendor and describe relationship / association:Do you have any outside business activity(ies) (advisory, consulting, or board roles, or side businesses) that you would continue engaging in or plan to engage in if you joined Okta in this role?If yes, please describe:Have you worked for Okta in the past?I acknowledge and agree to the processing of my personal data in accordance with Okta''s Privacy Policy.In this highly visible Regional Chief Security Officer role at Okta, thought leadership and effective communication are crucial for engaging with customers, partners, and the broader security community across the Asia Pacific region.To help us understand the breadth and impact of your expertise, please provide a list of any publicly available publications, blog posts, media releases, or interviews where you have been featured or have contributed significantly. 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