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Oracle Security Architecture Specialist 4 in Madison, Wisconsin
Job Description
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Provide innovative solutions to secure outdated technologies and ensure alignment with modern security frameworks and standards.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.
Minimum of 8 years related experience in an information security role supporting security programs and security engineering/architecture in complex enterprise environments. Hands on experience with enterprise security architecture, engineering and implementation required.
Knowledge of compliance program security controls, like ISO 27001, SOC 2, HITRUST, and FedRAMP, as applied to cloud SaaS, PaaS and IaaS operations.
Familiarity with SDLC principles and scripting & programming languages (such as Terraform, Python, and Ruby).
Strong knowledge of: Cloud architecture and security principles. Risk Management Frameworks. *nix and Windows system administration.
Experience with: Logging and log analysis. Identity management principles and technology.
Preferred but not required qualifications include:
Bachelor-level university degree in a relevant field from an accredited university, or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of web technologies, middleware, database, OS, firewalls, network communication protocols and methods.
Knowledge of database security principles.
Knowledge of encryption technologies and architectures.
Expert level experience in evaluating and assessing security threats across a variety of environments and industries.
Expert level understanding of secure networking principles, routers, switches and load balancers.
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