Principal Cyber Security Engineer (Cloud Security)

Do you have a passion for high scale services and working with some of Oracle's most critical customers?  We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and talented cyber security engineer with a deep interest in cloud security and incident response. This position is designed for technical security engineers adapt at navigating the complexities of cloud security and leading incident response efforts. In this key role, you will critically assess security architecture decisions, and lead the charge in incident response planning, development, and coordination. Your expertise will guide the team through intricate cloud security challenges, ensuring our defenses are both robust and adaptable.

Who We Are

We are a world-class team of high calibre application security researchers, engineers and analysts who thrive on new challenges.  We are an inclusive and diverse team with a full spectrum of experience distributed globally.  We have the resources of a large enterprise and the energy of a start-up, working on a critical Greenfield software assurance project collaboratively with our cloud and mobile engineering teams.  The Software Assurance organization has the mission is to make application security and software assurance, at scale, a reality. We are a dedicated team, leveraging each other’s insights and abilities to produce cutting edge solutions to difficult problems through automation and CI/CD.  Join us to grow your career and create the future of software assurance at scale together. 

Career Level - IC4

Work You’ll Do

As a member of our team, your days will be dynamic and filled with impactful work. You’ll be at the forefront of developing strategies to protect cloud-based systems and services. Your role is pivotal in navigating the evolving landscape of cloud security, where each day brings new challenges and opportunities for innovation. Each project presents a new set of challenges, whether it’s tailoring security solutions for Oracle’s critical customers, or navigating the complexities of global compliance requirements. Additional responsibilities include:

• Engage in cloud security architecture, design and implementation, providing expert guidance to ensure secure development and deployment practices.
• Lead incident response efforts, coordinating with cross functional teams to manage and mitigate security incidents efficiently.
• Develop and refine security protocols and response strategies, ensuring they align with current best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and other internal teams to enhance our security posture.
• Play a key role in design consultations, facilitating meaningful involvement of the security team in project lifecycles and decision-making processes.

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in the cybersecurity field, with a focus on cloud security, security architecture analysis, and incident response.
• Proven expertise in cloud architecture and security principles, and a thorough understanding of risk management frameworks.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing security policies and procedures within cloud environments to safeguard against potential threats.
• Strong technical skills in systems security analysis, proactive threat hunting, and the development of security strategies.
• Aptitude for self-study, setting and achieving long term goals (for example, learning an unfamiliar programming language).
• Ability to effectively assess and communicate risks and appropriate levels of urgency to management and engineering staff.
• Excellent organizational, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• United States Citizenship required.

Nice to Have

• Professional cloud and security certifications, such as CISSP and CCSP.
• Experience in conducting security architecture reviews and threat modeling.
• Leadership in incident response, capable of guiding cross-functional teams through a response and mitigation strategy.
• A deep understanding of the interplay between networks, systems, applications, and their data flows within the context of cloud environments. 

What We’ll Give You

• A team of very skilled and diverse personnel across the globe.
• Ability to work in a flexible work from home arrangement.
• Exposure to mind blowing large-scale cutting-edge systems.
• The resources of a large, global operation while still having the small, start-up feel of a smaller team day to day.
• Develop new skills and competencies working with our vast cloud product offerings.
• Ongoing extensive training and skills development to further your career aspiration