Director of software development - network security

Job Description

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking an experienced Director to drive key initiatives in DDoS protection and Network Security. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for developing strategy, leading design efforts, delivering solutions, and ensuring operational excellence for OCI's security infrastructure-protecting Oracle and its cloud customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:

Develop and execute the vision and roadmap for OCI's DDoS and network security initiatives, consistently aligning with organizational goals to provide secure, robust, and scalable cloud services.

• Team Management:

Lead high-performing software engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth. Support direct reports through mentorship, career development, and technical guidance.

• Project Execution:

Manage the full lifecycle of software development projects-from design through deployment and operations. Implement best practices in software architecture, reliability, and security for critical systems.

• Performance Management:

Set and monitor clear, measurable goals for individuals and teams to ensure ongoing alignment and accountability with OCI's objectives.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner closely with product managers, operations, and leadership stakeholders to deliver secure, high-availability services and to address evolving security threats.

• Technical Direction:

Guide technical direction and innovation in distributed systems, network security, network operating systems, and cloud technologies. Drive enhancements to architecture and platform capabilities.

• Operational Excellence:

Ensure the performance, availability, and resilience of security infrastructure, prioritizing protection against DDoS attacks and other network threats.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.

• 8+ years of experience in technology management, with at least 5 years leading teams responsible for large-scale or critical service operations.

• Demonstrated skills in strategic planning, resource management, and performance monitoring in a complex technical environment.

• Experience in recruiting, mentoring, and developing engineering talent and leaders.

• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

• Proven expertise in networking, network security, cloud infrastructure operations, and distributed system design.

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $122,500 to $291,800 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion

Short term disability and long term disability

Life insurance and AD&D

Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts

Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.

11 paid holidays

Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Financial planning and group legal

Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - M4

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