Principal Security Engineer (OCI)

Oracle • Nashville, TN

96d • $109,200 - $223,400 • Onsite

About The Position

At Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), we build the future of the cloud for enterprises. We act with the speed and attitude of a start-up, combined with the scale and customer focus of the leading enterprise software company in the world. The Enterprise Engineering team is responsible for ensuring the security and compliance of internal systems by performing regular audits, identifying gaps in existing standards, and actively enhancing the organization's overall security framework using automation. We are an internal security and compliance team tasked with maintaining the security of all systems and ensuring compliance with various security frameworks. Our responsibilities include performing continuous compliance assessments to ensure all systems meet required security standards and are effectively protected. Ideally, the candidate will possess several of the following skills: Note: The candidate is required to be in Oracle's Nashville office - 5 days/week. This role supports the strengthening of Oracle's security posture, focusing on one or more of the following areas: regulatory compliance, risk management, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), security policy development and enforcement, and Threat and Vulnerability Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security architecture, or related technical security roles, with a focus on securing cloud environments, automation workflows, incident detection and response, and vulnerability remediation.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, CISM, GIAC, or cloud security specialties (OCI, AWS, Azure) are highly preferred.
• Proven expertise in security architecture, threat modeling, and risk management at an enterprise level.
• Strong knowledge of network security, cloud security (OCI, AWS, Azure, GCP), endpoint security, operating systems (Linux, Windows), middleware, databases, and identity management.
• Experience developing and enforcing security policies, governance frameworks, and compliance controls aligned with standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls, SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, EDR solutions, and security automation technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee security incident response, forensic analysis, red/blue team operations, and the containment and remediation of cyber threats.
• Strong understanding of cryptography, secure coding practices, zero-trust architecture, and identity and access management (IAM).
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, Perl, or YAML, and experienced with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, EKS, AKS, as well as container image scanning and vulnerability management.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of clearly conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, with strong written and verbal proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage information security governance, including the creation of policies, procedures, standards, baselines, and guidelines to ensure the secure operation of information systems.
• Build application security framework review processes (e.g., OWASP Top 10) to identify vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, XSS, and insecure APIs.
• Design secure system architectures in the cloud, incorporating zero-trust security models, network segmentation, and access control mechanisms.
• Monitor network traffic and security events to detect and respond to potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on network and cloud infrastructure.
• Support the configuration and management of firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and cloud-native security tools to safeguard network perimeters and segments.
• Perform code reviews and security testing (e.g., SAST, DAST); enforce secure coding practices across the SDLC pipeline using CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, GitHub Actions, Artifactory, SonarQube); manage secrets, software composition analysis (SCA), and open-source tools.
• Build, develop, and monitor configuration management automation and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) strategies to achieve a secure-by-design framework.
• Monitor information systems for security incidents and vulnerabilities; develop visibility capabilities and reporting on incidents, trends, and vulnerabilities for IT and executive management.
• Demonstrate proven leadership in independently leading security projects and initiatives using Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
• Architect, design, implement, maintain, and operate information system security controls and countermeasures; train and supervise personnel in system administration and operations; document usage, operations, and expected outcomes.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation, including the System Security Plan (SSP), Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), Configuration Management Plan (CMP), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), as required.
• Create stakeholder reports summarizing assessment and audit findings with actionable recommendations.
• Provide metrics to cybersecurity leadership and brief executive teams on compliance matters.
• Participate in internal and external audits, providing executive leadership with clear briefings on compliance issues, audit results, assessment findings, and recommended corrective actions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• Short term disability and long term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• 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: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire.
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Financial planning and group legal
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree