Job Title: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Security Architect
Location: Remote
Job Type: Contract
Rate: $80/hr. on C2C
USC and GC only
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Security Architect to join our team on a contract basis. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in OCI security architecture and operations, helping design, implement, and maintain robust security controls across cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as the SME for OCI security architecture and day-to-day security operations.
• Design and implement custom Security Zone Policies (e.g., restrict public IPs, enforce object storage encryption).
• Review and optimize existing Security Zone Policies to maintain consistent enforcement of security standards.
• Investigate and respond to security alerts from Prisma Cloud, creating remediation plans that minimize risk without disrupting production.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to understand usage of OCI services (VCNs, Load Balancers, Autonomous Databases) and tailor security controls accordingly.
• Provide security architecture recommendations including VCN segmentation, Cloud Guard strategies, and identity provider integrations.
• Conduct configuration reviews of IAM policies, Network Security Groups (NSGs), and audit logs to identify and remediate misconfigurations.
• Implement and maintain OCI-native security tools such as Cloud Guard, Security Zones, and Data Safe.
• Act as a trusted advisor on OCI security best practices, threat mitigation strategies, and compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS OCI Benchmark).
Must have
• Strong experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and its security services.
• Hands-on experience with tools like Cloud Guard, Security Zones, and Prisma Cloud.
• Deep understanding of OCI networking, IAM, and audit capabilities.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical teams.
• Excellent communication skills needed