Senior Security Engineer

Role Overview

Performs penetration testing and attack simulations on business critical infrastructure including internal servers, networks and applications to identify and resolve security flaws. Experiments with various methods attackers could use to exploit information security vulnerabilities. Uses standard methodologies and techniques for conducting penetration testing, including developing standard tool-sets and automating testing. Completes security testing activities. Completes threat assessment reports that outline penetration test findings and presents findings to management. Verifies potential targets for exploit. Build tools, based on AI for offensive security. Recommend and implement new security controls across Oracle’s line of business. Improve current processes and workflows to minimize manual efforts.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Penetration Testing - Performs penetration testing and attack simulations on business critical infrastructure including internal servers, networks and applications to identify and resolve security flaws. Experiments with various methods attackers could use to exploit information security vulnerabilities.

Security Research

• Research, evaluate, track, and manage information security threats and vulnerabilities in situations where analysis of well-understood information is required and where computer programming/scripting knowledge is required. - May participate in an incident management team, responding to security events in line with Oracle incident response playbooks.

Research and Innovation: -Demonstrates advanced knowledge of industry security practices and seeks opportunities to expand knowledge through self-study and training. -Stays updated on emerging trends to stay ahead of evolving threats and vulnerabilities. -Explores novel techniques to solve unique security problems. Core Responsibilities Planning & Execution: -Independently manages work, monitoring timelines and deliverables to ensure projects or initiatives stay on track and meet requirements. Proactively prioritizes work and adapts to resource or timeline shifts, suggesting adjustments to maintain project efficiency. Collaboration & Partnership: -Collaborates across teams to align on expectations and achieve shared objectives. Builds and maintains a comprehensive understanding of business, stakeholder, and/or customer needs to build and support effective partnerships. Actively listens to diverse perspectives and asks questions to ensure understanding of others. Problem Solving: -Independently identifies and addresses standard and non-standard issues in accordance with standard practices, escalating more complex issues as appropriate. Analyzes data and/or information from multiple sources to troubleshoot standard and non-standard errors. Contributes to knowledge sharing and best practices. Continuous Learning: -Embraces continuous learning by actively seeking to build knowledge and new skills and/or tools and staying current with industry trends and best practices. Seeks out and leverages feedback and training to improve skills. Contributes to a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing with team members. Continuous Improvement: -Develops ideas and recommends updates to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of processes, protocols, and workflows within a team. Seeks input from team members on alternative approaches and methods for improving work.

Application Instructions

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