Security Architecture Specialist 4

The ideal candidate will have a strong bias for action, thrive in ambiguous environments, and possess the ability to adapt to shifting priorities while delivering impactful results. This is an opportunity to play a critical role in securing our systems and applications in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Security Architecture

• Design and implement robust security architectures that integrate vulnerability management, application security, and legacy system hardening into a cohesive framework.
• Develop and maintain architectural standards, guidelines, and reference models to support secure system and application design.
• Ensure security requirements are integrated into all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and system design.

Vulnerability Management

• Architect and enhance vulnerability management processes, including the identification, prioritization, and remediation of risks across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with DevOps, IT, and security teams to ensure seamless integration of vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable, Qualys) into workflows.
• Provide technical guidance on the mitigation of vulnerabilities, including patch management, compensating controls, and long-term architectural improvements.

Application Security

• Define and implement application security architecture strategies to address OWASP Top 10 risks, 3rd-party dependencies, and SAST/DAST findings.
• Partner with development and DevSecOps teams to embed security in CI/CD pipelines, enabling secure releases without compromising speed.
• Evaluate and recommend application security tools, technologies, and methodologies to support organizational goals.

Legacy System Hardening

• Lead initiatives to identify security gaps in legacy systems and design hardening strategies that reduce risk without disrupting critical operations.
• Provide innovative solutions to secure outdated technologies and ensure alignment with modern security frameworks and standards.
• Document and communicate technical approaches for legacy system remediation to stakeholders across the organization.

Collaboration and Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to technical and business teams, bridging gaps between security, IT, and development.
• Lead architectural reviews and threat modeling sessions to identify and mitigate risks proactively.
• Educate and mentor junior staff and stakeholders on security best practices and architectural principles.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay informed of emerging threats, technologies, and trends to enhance security architectures proactively.
• Drive the adoption of automation and orchestration to streamline security processes and improve efficiency.
• Advocate for a security-first mindset across the organization by promoting awareness and accountability.

 

Required Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
  • 10+ years in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a security architecture or engineering role.
  • Proven experience designing and implementing security solutions for vulnerability management, application security, and legacy systems.
  • Strong compliance background 
• Certifications:
  • CISSP, CISM, SANS, OSCP, or related  certifications are highly desirable.

 

Desired Skills

• Deep understanding of security frameworks and standards (e.g., OWASP Top 10, NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).
• Proficiency in secure coding practices, threat modeling, and system architecture design.
• Strong knowledge of legacy system challenges and approaches to secure outdated technologies.
• Ability to work in dynamic environments with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Career Level - IC4

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.

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