Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Security Architect

Job Title:

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

Security Architect Location:

Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Duration:

Long Term Rate:

Open for the right resource Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Security Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of secure cloud solutions across our OCI environment. This role will define cloud security architecture, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect critical enterprise assets in a dynamic cloud ecosystem. The ideal candidate combines deep OCI expertise with strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and enterprise architecture. Key Responsibilities Design and implement secure architectures within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Define and enforce cloud security standards, policies, and best practices Lead Identity & Access Management (IAM) strategy including federation, RBAC, and least-privilege models Architect and secure OCI networking components (VCNs, subnets, gateways, load balancers) Implement data protection strategies including encryption (at rest & in transit), key management, and data masking Oversee threat detection, monitoring, and incident response in OCI environments Conduct security assessments, risk analysis, and vulnerability management Ensure compliance with

SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA

(as applicable) Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps) Evaluate and implement cloud-native and third-party security tools Provide guidance for secure migration from on-prem to OCI Develop and maintain security architecture documentation and reference models Act as OCI security SME across the organization Required Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience) 7+ years of cybersecurity experience with 3+ years in cloud security architecture Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Strong knowledge of Zero Trust and shared responsibility model Expertise in IAM, network security, encryption, and security monitoring Experience with

NIST, CIS, ISO

27001, or SOC 2 frameworks Scripting/automation experience (Python, Terraform, or similar) Experience securing Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices architectures Preferred Qualifications OCI certifications (Architect Professional, Security Professional) CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CEH or similar certifications Multi-cloud experience (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) Experience with SIEM, SOAR, and CSPM tools Background in regulated industries (energy, finance, healthcare)