Cloud Infrastructure Support Engineer — TS/SCI Eligible

“In 36 months, agentic AI systems will be an operating reality across major institutions. We intend to be central to it.” — Dr. Jim Rebesco, Cofounder and CEO, Striveworks  The government’s demand for AI is growing far faster than the systems required to support it. Fewer than 15% of federal AI programs have reached sustained production, despite billions of dollars invested. The models perform in testing, but they degrade in the real world. And when performance drops, trust goes with it. Striveworks was built to solve that problem. WHAT YOU’LL BUILD Since 2018, we have delivered the most trusted AI systems operating in real-world use cases—providing a layer of assurance underneath hundreds of deployed models that monitors performance, manages drift, and sustains systems long after they leave the lab. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you are where the platform meets the mission. Our systems stay online and reliable in the field because of what you build, automate, and maintain. Working across teams, you’ll define what needs to be built; you’ll then deploy it and keep it running across commercial, unclassified, CUI, and classified DOD networks. When there’s a problem without an owner, you take responsibility for it. New technologies are yours to explore, and the engineers behind you will learn from watching you work. WHAT IT’S LIKE HERE We lead with trust, treat each other with respect, and use candor consistently, kindly, and constructively. We care deeply about our work, and we find genuine satisfaction in doing it well. Above all, we take ownership—because we feel the weight of collective results personally. We are looking for people who share these values and are eager to put them into practice. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 6+ years of direct, hands-on experience in: * Python and/or Golang programming, or other general purpose programming languages * Microservices deployment in Kubernetes * Diagnosing and resolving issues within containerized environments * Helm Chart and Kustomizations development/deployment * Automation and IaC * Cloud infrastructure * Managing and troubleshooting Linux systems * Active TS/SCI security clearance and US citizenship, as well as eligibility and willingness to undergo a Counterintelligence (CI) Scope Polygraph if required  The following isn’t required, but we’d love to see it: * Familiarity with DOD networking, tools, infrastructure, security requirements, and policies * Proficiency with US federal information system security policies, including STIGs, NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, CMMC, and ICD 503 * Experience with software deployments to on-premises and cloud-based unclassified, CUI, and classified networks within the DOD * Experience with DevSecOps/DevOps and CI/CD for the administration and deployment of GPU-enabled servers * Experience deploying or maintaining CNCF projects * Experience with NAS and SAN technologies * Experience working in a SCIF * Experience with Kubernetes and cloud-native applications and services in DDIL environments This position follows a hybrid work model, combining remote work with on-site support at customer locations in the Northern Virginia area, with up to 10% travel.  COMPENSATION The anticipated base pay range for this position is $185,000–$230,000/year. Striveworks’ total compensation package includes a competitive base salary, equity grants, and cash bonuses. BENEFITS INCLUDE: * Medical/dental/vision insurance * Voluntary life, long-term disability, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance * HSA and FSA (including dependent care FSA) plans * 401(k) plan * Unlimited PTO * Paid parental leave Ready to build systems that work for a mission that matters? Let’s talk. Striveworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, belief, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, social or ethnic origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. Striveworks will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact People Operations at hr@striveworks.us [hr@striveworks.us]. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete an employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Striveworks is a participating employer in the E-Verify program.

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. THE TEAM We safeguard Okta from threats and vulnerabilities that could disrupt our business or erode our customers’ trust. The Defensive Cyber Engineering organization is responsible for the Security Data Platform, infrastructure, and tooling that enable Okta’s Detection and Response capabilities. The team also manages enterprise security tools and infrastructure that support XDR, DLP, and SSPM capabilities. THE ROLE We are expanding this team to support Okta’s Public Sector roadmap by hiring a Staff Software Engineer in the DC area. You’ll work closely with Security, Business Technology Engineering, and Product teams to implement and manage security solutions, ensuring our core infrastructure applications protect our workforce, endpoints, and corporate data. To deliver on this vision, you will build data and infrastructure platforms by leveraging your software, data, and security engineering skills. You’ll use automation, policy-as-code, and cloud-native technologies to deliver scalable, resilient, and secure solutions. What you bring: * 8+ years of strong coding and scripting experience, with a focus on building automation and custom tooling for security engineering teams.  * Experience with Python is required; proficiency in other languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Go) is a plus. * Experience developing and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines for onboarding security data into Okta’s security data lake. * Experience working with security teams to integrate log sources and ensure seamless data ingestion. * Ability to build and maintain scalable, fault-tolerant data pipelines to process security event data. * Proven track record of automating security controls and workflows using a cloud-first approach. * Experience with Terraform and other infrastructure-as-code tools to orchestrate security infrastructure. * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for security automation and drift management. * Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with technical staff, support teams, executive leadership, and external vendors. * 2+ years of experience building engineering solutions within highly regulated environments such as FedRAMP High, IL4, IL5, and/or IL6 is a plus. * Current or previous Secret, Top Secret (TS), or Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance. What you’ll be doing * Serve as a security subject matter expert (SME) for solution engineering and architecture reviews, preferably in the Detection and Response and/or enterprise security tooling space. * Lead technical efforts to evaluate, design, and implement new enterprise security systems and feature enhancements. * Build, maintain, and enhance custom automation and cloud infrastructure using Terraform or similar tools to support team workflows and enforce security controls. * Develop integrations with APIs, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), and security infrastructure to improve detection, response, and remediation. * Write and maintain scripts and automations, with an emphasis on Python-based solutions, to streamline security operations. * Establish monitoring and alerting for security posture, misconfigurations, and threats across endpoints, SaaS, and cloud workloads. * Proactively identify and remediate security gaps; stay updated on emerging threats, solutions, and tooling across the industry. And extra credit if you have experience in any of the following! * Advanced identity management technologies (MFA, SAML, OAuth, OIDC, WebAuthn) * Deep understanding of Okta's ecosystem, including advanced configuration and integrations * Experience with continuous compliance solutions (e.g., policy-as-code, automated evidence gathering) Additional requirements: * This position requires the ability to access federal environments and/or have access to protected federal data.  As a condition of employment for this position, the successful candidate must be able to submit documentation establishing U.S. Person status (e.g. a U.S. Citizen, National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee. 22 CFR 120.15) upon hire. #LI-HYBRID #LI-SH1 P24527_3348076   Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us.    The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between: $161,000—$221,000 USD The Okta Experience * Supporting Your Well-Being  * Driving Social Impact  * Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one. 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. 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