Senior Director of Software Development – OCI DDoS & Network Security

Oracle

80d

About The Position

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is looking for an accomplished Senior Director to spearhead critical initiatives in DDoS protection and Network Security. This key leadership role is responsible for shaping strategy, architecting solutions, overseeing delivery, and ensuring operational excellence for OCI’s foundational security infrastructure—safeguarding both Oracle and its customers.

Responsibilities

• Drive the vision and roadmap for OCI's DDoS and network security initiatives, aligning with broader organizational objectives to ensure resilient, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure.
• Lead, mentor, and develop multiple high-performing software engineering teams. Foster a collaborative, innovative environment that supports career growth, talent development, and continuous learning.
• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of software development projects, from inception through deployment and ongoing operations. Establish best practices in software architecture, reliability, and scalability for critical infrastructure.
• Set clear, measurable performance goals at both individual and team levels. Continuously monitor progress, uphold high standards of excellence, and drive results that enhance OCI’s security posture.
• Influence and partner with cross-functional teams—including product, operations, and leadership stakeholders—to deliver secure, mission-critical services and solutions.
• Apply deep technical expertise in distributed systems, network operating systems, orchestration, and security technologies to guide architectural enhancements and next-generation capabilities.
• Implement processes that ensure high availability, reliability, and rapid response to evolving security threats, with a focus on protecting the OCI platform from DDoS and other cybersecurity attacks.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees