Oracle Cloud Security Specialist

Position: Oracle Cloud Security Specialist
Location: hybrid in Denton, TX
Duration: 6+ months

Job Description:

Day-to-day/The Project:

• Current Need:
  • The team is under-resourced and needs stronger support for Oracle Cloud Security administration and analysis.
  • Significant internal and external oversight requirements (compliance, audits, access reviews).
  • They are in the process of implementing separation of databases..
• Day-to-Day Responsibilities
  • User & Data Provisioning: Manage user access and data provisioning within Oracle Cloud.
  • Access Control: Ensure users have the correct access; handle access changes and removals (e.g., for terminated employees).
  • Security Administration: Work within the Oracle application to configure rules, roles, and user access.
  • Monitoring & Reporting: Run reports and use reporting tools to review user access, permissions, and compliance.
  • Issue Resolution: Conduct root cause analysis for access or application issues.
  • Example: If a new HR user is onboarded but cannot access Payroll or approvals, this role diagnoses and resolves access issues.

TOP REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Oracle Cloud Security (Admin/Analyst focus):
  • Minimum 2 years of Oracle Cloud experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Oracle Security Console and Oracle application security standards.
  • Experience managing roles and application security (not DBA-focused).
  • Skilled in handling both operational tasks and analytical problem-solving.
• Access & Identity Management:
  • User and data provisioning.
  • Role assignments, terminations, and access removal.
• Reporting & Analysis:
  • Ability to run security/access reports.
  • Analytical mindset to troubleshoot and resolve access issues.
• Preferred Skills
  • the priority is application/role-based security experience.
• Soft Skills:
  • Experience working with HR and Finance business users.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to ask clarifying questions (verbally or via chat/text) to understand and validate access requests.

Good communications skills with ability to translate technical requirements to business requirements