Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Security Architect
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Contract
3 weeks ago
Key skills
PythonAWSAzureGoogle CloudTerraformKubernetesDockerIAMOracleCI/CDRisk ManagementNetwork SecurityCloud SecurityZero Trust
About this role
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)