Data Center Operations Security Specialist

Description

Oracles Global Physical Security (GPS) Operations Team is responsible for securing the corporations global datacenter and facility footprint through advanced Physical Access and Identity Management (PIAM) technologies. We are seeking a seasoned Security Specialist - Security Operation Centers/Local Alarm Center Manager.

Oracles Global Physical Security (GPS) Operations Team is responsible for ensuring resilient scalable and intelligent monitoring and incident response across our global corporate estate and data centers. We are seeking a talented Security Specialist to lead the lifecycle and continuous improvement of Oracles Security Operation Centers (SOC). This person will manage the design deployment maintenance and evolution of monitoring cameras and alarms and integrated incident response systems that are foundational to Oracles risk posture and business continuity.

Working closely with security systems engineering IT compliance and third-party vendors you will set priorities define technology standards and drive operational consistency worldwide. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with security monitoring alarm systems automation of event triage and process digitization. You will foster a proactive data-driven operational mindset and lead technology integration efforts that streamline event detection response and reporting across all Oracle facilities.

Location: Abilene TX

Responsibilities

As the manager for local Security Operations Centers at Oracle you will operate with a high degree of autonomy setting technical standards and guiding day-to-day operations for SOC operators and contracted technicians. Your decisions will directly impact incident response capability regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness. You will partner closely with GPS leadership but are expected to independently analyze data resolve escalations and drive technology and process improvements.

• Own end-to-end lifecycle of SOC platforms including technology upgrades process automation and operational documentation.
• Lead digital transformation of alarm response integrating new monitoring and alerting technologies and championing proactive event management strategies.
• Serve as escalation and risk lead for security monitoring audit findings and significant operational incidents.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop communicate and execute a technology and operations roadmap for Security Operation Centers in line with Oracles security risk and operational priorities.
• Standardize alarm monitoring incident logging and response workflows including automation of alarm triage and escalation ticketing integration or in-house tools.
• Coordinate deployment and lifecycle management of SOC platforms ensuring all operators are equipped trained and supported for 24/7 operations.
• Oversee automation of reporting KPI tracking and compliance documentation for all alarm events and operational incidents.
• Analyze alarm/incident data and response metrics to recommend improvements implement preventive controls and enhance situational awareness.
• Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors to upgrade or integrate new monitoring technologies including system trials commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Maintain comprehensive audit-ready documentation including technical standards workflows runbooks and response plans for regional and global operations.
• Train site teams in SOC operations digital playbook usage and incident response best practices.
• Support the GPS Investigations division in identifying and documenting camera footage and alarm data required for forensic reviews of suspicious activity.

KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) in Security Computer Science Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in security operations control/monitoring center management or physical security technology deployment in an enterprise environment.
• Demonstrated expertise with SOC/LAC design and physical security alarm monitoring platforms such as Lenel Milestone Honeywell Avigilon Genetec or equivalent.
• Experience implementing automation or orchestration for alarm handling event triage and response processes.
• Proven ability to create and update operational runbooksnot just theoretical or prior experience.
• Physical Security Information Management system (PSIM) experience.
• ONTIC experience is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with security operations playbooks digital runbooks and regulatory requirements for alarm/event documentation (SOC 2 PCI DSS ISO 27001 etc.).
• Strong skills in vendor management project coordination and technical troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of physical security standards.
• Ability to develop document and maintain operational procedures and training resources for monitoring centers.
• Excellent communicator able to brief technical and business stakeholders train operations teams and report on risk and system health.

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Qualifications
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: $70600 to $141200 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

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 Oracles 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:
1. Medical dental and vision insurance including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. 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.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. 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.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. 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 - IC4