Principal Security Architecture Specialist

Security Architect

Provides advanced level skills and knowledge in the design and review of secure networks, applications, systems, infrastructure, environments and security systems, ensuring requirements are in line with corporate information security policies and processes, as well as line of business (including cloud) security standards. Key responsibilities include driving and championing security tool development, consulting software development teams in design and architecture, and designing and integrating verification and posture reporting mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Drive and champion security tool development (e.g., scanning tools)
• Consult software development teams in design and architecture of safe and secure systems
• Champion and consult on secure development lifecycle practices
• Design and integrate verification and posture reporting mechanisms
• Define security configuration and implementation best practices
• Prototype, design, and implement security solutions for new and challenging problems
• Evaluate, select, and deploy technical security controls and tools to enhance protection
• Conduct security risk assessments, threat modeling, and architecture reviews
• Collaborate with IT and business units to integrate security into project lifecycle
• Define and maintain security policies, procedures, and technical documentation
• Monitor emerging threats and technology trends; recommend controls and risk mitigation strategies
• Participate in incident response activities, including investigation, remediation, and reporting
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior security team members
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal security requirements
  
  

Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, information security, or related field. 7 years of experience in information security, including architectural design. Strong understanding of security principles, frameworks, and regulatory requirements. Hands-on experience with network, application, infrastructure, and cloud security technologies. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or SABSA strongly preferred. Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to translate complex security requirements into practical technical solutions. Experience building automated security solutions.

Preferred Skills: Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools. Familiarity with secure software development lifecycle methodologies. Experience scaling operational activities via Python, Bash, and other tools. DevOps or SRE experience operating large, distributed, continuously deployed services. Knowledge on bridging security engineering requirements into the software development life cycle. Security training and mentoring experience. Experience with statistical/mathematical predictive modeling. Experience with machine learning/artificial intelligence. Experience designing resilient systems that support quick recovery. Experience with container orchestration and management. History of collaborating and integrating processes with software development teams, data scientists, business and other technical roles.

Disclaimer: Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only.

US: Hiring range in USD from: $109,200 to $223,400 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short term disability and long term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Financial planning and group legal
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
  
  

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career level - IC4.

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