Cloud Security Architect

Senior position within Oracle’s Government Defense & Intelligence (GDI) organization. Candidate should have a history of implementing large, secure application environments within the Department of Defense (DoD). Must understand enterprise architectures, security guidelines and standard methodologies for the Department of Defense. 

Familiar with DoD security tools such as:

• ACAS, HBSS, Splunk, Centrify etc.
• Deep understanding of underlying software as code tools such as:
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • Microservices
  • Kubernetes
  • GitLab etc.
• Keeps tabs on updates/changes to security posture within the DoD, such as Zero Trust and Micro-segmentation. Understands Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA) at a deep level, in particular the Virtual Datacenter Security Stack (VDSS) and Virtual Datacenter Managed Services (VDMS) portions of SCCA. Needs to be familiar with the Cloud Native Foundation (CNF) and common use tools.
• Solid understanding of the accreditation process within the Department of Defense. Experience with one or more accreditations of environments/applications within the Department of Defense.
• Must have deep experience with at least one Commercial Cloud environment, preference to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Must have solid understanding of underlying Oracle stack components that will be used by customers in OCI, including:
• Oracle 11g, 12c, 18c, 19c RDBMS
• Oracle Labeling Technologies (Oracle Label Security, Database Vault)
• OBIEE
• WebLogic
• At least one of (eBusiness Suite, PeopleSoft or custom/third party ERP or similarly complex application)
• Prod/COOP failover and failback, including transition path to pilot light COOP

Will work with both customers and internal personnel to help with initial cloud architectures for complex environments as well as make recommendations for improvement/enhancements for both the general cloud architecture and the security of the implementation. The qualified candidate will be capable of working with customers to understand their current security posture and advise on Cloud Security standard processes.

This includes but is not limited to:

• Software Defined Infrastructure
• Cloud Security Policies/Guardrails
• DevSecOps and transition to Blue-Green deployments
• Communicate recommendations and transition paths to Cloud Native services as they become available for DoD customers.
• Communicate Oracle DoD Services roadmap and align customer migration/deployments to OCI services based on availability.
• Communicate migration strategies to DoD customer to OCI.
• Position is largely remote, however, periodic travel to meet with Mission Partners is expected.
• Must currently hold, and the ability to maintain a Secret Clearance.

About Our Team:

Oracle’s Government Defense & Intelligence (GDI) organization is a business unit dedicated to providing technologies to the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD) and to Military Intelligence. Oracle leads the world in transforming data into actionable information and insights and Oracle GDI’s Consulting Practice customizes Oracle commercial cloud and products to meet the most demanding requirements of the United States Government’s sensitive missions. The government relies on Oracle, and we rely on our cadre of talented, innovative technologists, developers, and engineers to make it all possible. The GDI Consulting Practice is a dynamic team with an inclusive, collaborative environment where each person’s unique experience and talents are valued and promoted. Our group fosters creative, entrepreneurial ideas and strives to implement them to achieve mission impact. We are dedicated to cultivating a passionate workforce comprised of professionals who aspire to grow personally and professionally.

Qualifications:

• Must be a US Citizen. DoD Secret security clearances are required.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or relevant subject area. Extensive work history in the area may be considered an acceptable alternative qualification.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in information technology. Must have exposure to DoD environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Solid skills with Office 365 products required (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a contractor in the Department of Defense and/or Intelligence Community.
• Technical expertise and hands on experience as a Cloud Architect.
• Software engineer experience with knowledge for applying these skills to cloud, data and analytics, cyber security, and customer mission challenges is beneficial.
• Experience or training with variety of Oracle technologies in