Principal Security Architecture Specialist

Job Description

rovides 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:

Drive and champion security tool development (e.g. scanning tools)

Consult software development teams in design and architecture of safe and secure systems through Threat Modeling and modeling exercises

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 of networks, applications, and data.

Conduct security risk assessments, threat modeling, and architecture reviews for critical systems and new initiatives.

Collaborate with IT and business units to integrate security into project lifecycle, including cloud migrations, new application deployments, and third-party solutions.

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 on security incidents.

Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior security team members.

Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX) and internal security requirements.

Quals

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 (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and regulatory requirements.

Hands-on experience with network, application, infrastructure, and cloud security technologies (e.g., firewalls, SIEM, IAM, encryption solutions, AWS/Azure/GCP)

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

Strong security experience, particularly with focus in one of the following areas:

Defensive & Offensive Security

Service architecture and Design Patterns

Strong collaboration and communication skills

Preferred Skills:

Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools.

Familiarity with secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) 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

Responsibilities

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.

Evaluates existing and proposed technical architectures for security risk, provides advanced technical advice to support the design and development of secure architectures and identifies security controls to mitigate those risks.

Provides technical leadership regarding security protocols related to all aspects of enterprise and cloud computing.

Evaluations of security architecture may include design assessment, risk assessment, threat modeling and code review.

Designs automated toolsets for implementing security controls, and monitoring the security of networks, systems and applications.

Identifies and prioritizes security design issues and vulnerabilities.

Conducts security research regarding threats, troubleshoots issues and manages upgrades on security platforms.

Provides advanced level advice on data security issues, compliance, and privacy requirements.

May train and mentor other staff.

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:

1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion

2. Short term disability and long term disability

3. Life insurance and AD&D

4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts

6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.

9. 11 paid holidays

10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.

11. Paid parental leave

12. Adoption assistance

13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan

14. Financial planning and group legal

15. 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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