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The Global Physical Security (GPS) Data Center Systems Team manages the technology enabling GPS Operations to protect data center property, assets, and infrastructure across Oracle-owned and third-party co-location facilities. Oracle is seeking a highly experienced and multi-talented Director of Data Center Security Systems to lead implementation and operations for hyperscale data center security systems. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical ownership—diving deep into systems, integrations, processes, and data—while building and mentoring a high-performing team. Initial focus includes directing security systems strategy and delivery for new hyperscale builds and establishing production support capabilities across the Oracle Hyperscale portfolio.
LOCATION
Location: on-site Shackelford TX
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Program Leadership and Ownership:
- Provide operational direction and oversight to maintain GPS strategic initiatives for data center security, ensuring consistent service reliability, scalability, and compliance.
- Own physical security systems (ACS, VMS, IDS, biometrics, key management) and their integrations with enterprise IT (network, identity, logging/monitoring, ticketing).
- Manage the Data Center Security Systems Support Team, including sourcing, onboarding, and performance of contracted staff; set and report on SLAs/OKRs and service quality KPIs.
- Provide project/program management for greenfield and brownfield deployments; lead design reviews, risk assessments, change management, and cutover planning; take a hands-on role in critical delivery tasks.
- Mentor and develop team members; establish runbooks, SOPs, and knowledge bases; drive a culture of automation, security-by-design, and continuous improvement.
- Deliver operational metrics, service ticket analytics, root-cause analyses, and executive-ready reporting.
- Meet financial objectives by forecasting requirements, managing budgets, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions; oversee vendor invoicing and payment schedules.
- Partner across Oracle Lines of Business (e.g., DC Ops, Network, Identity, Legal, Compliance, Audit, Procurement) to ensure service quality and compliance.
Hands-on Technical Leadership:
- Configure and optimize large-scale physical security platforms: Lenel OnGuard, Milestone VMS, AXIS cameras; drive standardization, hardening, and high availability across sites.
- Lead integrations with enterprise identity and access (e.g., IDCS/Okta/Azure AD) for role-based access, privileged access controls, and lifecycle automation; enforce least-privilege and zero-trust principles at the physical/logical boundary.
- Oversee networking for security systems in coordination with IT: VLAN design, segmentation/microsegmentation, firewall policies, VPN, QoS, multicast, and resilience across WAN/SD-WAN.
- Implement observability and health monitoring for security systems: dashboards, metrics, logs, and traces; integrate with SIEM/SOAR for alerting, correlation, and incident workflows.
- Drive automation for provisioning, configuration, and compliance using Infrastructure-as-Code and scripting (e.g., Terraform/Ansible where applicable, PowerShell, Python, Bash); maintain version-controlled configurations and CI/CD-driven change processes for repeatable deployments.
- Lead system hardening, patch/upgrade programs, certificate and key management, and backup/DR for ACS/VMS/IDS infrastructure; ensure performance and capacity planning for hyperscale growth.
- Provide advanced technical support and escalation for Lenel/Milestone programming, API integrations, SDK use, and custom workflows in Security Operations Centers (SOCs).
Security, Risk, and Compliance:
- Ensure physical security control effectiveness and audit readiness aligned to SSAE 18/SOC, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI, and internal Oracle policies; coordinate evidence collection and control mapping.
- Maintain policies, standards, and procedures; conduct periodic control testing, gap assessments, and corrective action plans.
- Integrate physical security event data into enterprise SIEM; support threat detection, incident response, and post-incident reviews; reduce false positives via tuning and analytics.
- Ensure data protection for video and access control records: retention policies, encryption, secure storage, and privacy-by-design.
Service Management and Reliability:
- Run continuous Alarm Reduction and System Health programs; set SLOs/error budgets; execute resilience testing and disaster recovery exercises.
- Oversee lifecycle management for hardware/software (controllers, cameras, sensors, servers, OS, databases), including standard images, golden configurations, and compatibility matrices.
Vendor, Construction, and Field Operations:
- Manage 3rd-party service providers and systems integrators: scopes of work, quality standards, SLAs, performance reviews, and safety/compliance.
- Lead design and commissioning for new builds: requirements, drawings/specs, acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), as-builts, and turnover to operations.
- Perform additional functions as directed by the VP, Global DC Ops & Systems to meet business objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Managerial:
- 15+ years’ experience in Information Technology and/or Security Systems, with extensive management experience in corporate or hyperscale data center environments.
- Proven ability to operate as a hands-on director: setting strategy and roadmaps while personally engaging in configuration, troubleshooting, data analysis, and incident leadership.
- Demonstrated success in service and support management, project/program management, and team leadership/mentorship.
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives with network, identity, infrastructure, and compliance teams in high-availability, multi-site environments.
- Excellent communication skills, including executive-level reporting and clear technical documentation; strong stakeholder management across cultures and time zones.
- Self-motivated, innovative, and effective both independently and in teams.
Technical:
- Deep knowledge of data center physical security solutions; strong experience with intruder detection, biometrics, and locking hardware.
- Hands-on expertise with:
- Windows Server and Linux administration for application, database, and VMS components.
- Network fundamentals and security: LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, routing/switching, VLANs, NAC, firewalls, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, TLS/PKI.
- Identity and access integrations: SSO, RBAC/ABAC, PAM principles for operator and service accounts.
- Systems hardening, patching, and upgrade strategies; backup/restore and DR.
- Observability: system health monitoring, log management, dashboarding, and SIEM/SOAR integrations.
- Scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash) and configuration management/IaC where applicable.
- Strong understanding of compliance frameworks relevant to physical security in data centers (SSAE 18/SOC, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI) and mapping controls to operational procedures.
- Proficiency with Microsoft productivity tools; familiarity with CMDB/ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow) is a plus.
- Oversight of continuous Alarm Reduction, System Health Check, and upgrade/enhancement programs.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY, IMPACT, AND SUPERVISION
- Hyperscale site security system ownership with potential to expand as the portfolio grows.
- Operates with minimal supervision; provides direction and mentorship to FTEs and contractors. High operational impact with accountability for availability, security, and compliance outcomes.
- Reports to the GPS Senior Director, Global DC Ops & Systems.
PROCESSES AND METHODOLOGY
Lead collaborative, cross-functional teams to meet business needs; employ ITIL service management, change control, and data-driven continuous improvement; use standardized runbooks and automation to ensure repeatable results.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Demonstrated experience delivering the essential functions above is mandatory.
- BS/BA degree highly desirable.
INTRODUCTION
The Global Physical Security (GPS) Data Center Systems Team manages the technology enabling GPS Operations to protect data center property, assets, and infrastructure across Oracle-owned and third-party co-location facilities. Oracle is seeking a highly experienced and multi-talented Director of Data Center Security Systems to lead implementation and operations for hyperscale data center security systems. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical ownership—diving deep into systems, integrations, processes, and data—while building and mentoring a high-performing team. Initial focus includes directing security systems strategy and delivery for new hyperscale builds and establishing production support capabilities across the Oracle Hyperscale portfolio.
LOCATION
Location: on-site Shackelford TX
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Program Leadership and Ownership:
- Provide operational direction and oversight to maintain GPS strategic initiatives for data center security, ensuring consistent service reliability, scalability, and compliance.
- Own physical security systems (ACS, VMS, IDS, biometrics, key management) and their integrations with enterprise IT (network, identity, logging/monitoring, ticketing).
- Manage the Data Center Security Systems Support Team, including sourcing, onboarding, and performance of contracted staff; set and report on SLAs/OKRs and service quality KPIs.
- Provide project/program management for greenfield and brownfield deployments; lead design reviews, risk assessments, change management, and cutover planning; take a hands-on role in critical delivery tasks.
- Mentor and develop team members; establish runbooks, SOPs, and knowledge bases; drive a culture of automation, security-by-design, and continuous improvement.
- Deliver operational metrics, service ticket analytics, root-cause analyses, and executive-ready reporting.
- Meet financial objectives by forecasting requirements, managing budgets, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions; oversee vendor invoicing and payment schedules.
- Partner across Oracle Lines of Business (e.g., DC Ops, Network, Identity, Legal, Compliance, Audit, Procurement) to ensure service quality and compliance.
Hands-on Technical Leadership:
- Configure and optimize large-scale physical security platforms: Lenel OnGuard, Milestone VMS, AXIS cameras; drive standardization, hardening, and high availability across sites.
- Lead integrations with enterprise identity and access (e.g., IDCS/Okta/Azure AD) for role-based access, privileged access controls, and lifecycle automation; enforce least-privilege and zero-trust principles at the physical/logical boundary.
- Oversee networking for security systems in coordination with IT: VLAN design, segmentation/microsegmentation, firewall policies, VPN, QoS, multicast, and resilience across WAN/SD-WAN.
- Implement observability and health monitoring for security systems: dashboards, metrics, logs, and traces; integrate with SIEM/SOAR for alerting, correlation, and incident workflows.
- Drive automation for provisioning, configuration, and compliance using Infrastructure-as-Code and scripting (e.g., Terraform/Ansible where applicable, PowerShell, Python, Bash); maintain version-controlled configurations and CI/CD-driven change processes for repeatable deployments.
- Lead system hardening, patch/upgrade programs, certificate and key management, and backup/DR for ACS/VMS/IDS infrastructure; ensure performance and capacity planning for hyperscale growth.
- Provide advanced technical support and escalation for Lenel/Milestone programming, API integrations, SDK use, and custom workflows in Security Operations Centers (SOCs).
Security, Risk, and Compliance:
- Ensure physical security control effectiveness and audit readiness aligned to SSAE 18/SOC, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI, and internal Oracle policies; coordinate evidence collection and control mapping.
- Maintain policies, standards, and procedures; conduct periodic control testing, gap assessments, and corrective action plans.
- Integrate physical security event data into enterprise SIEM; support threat detection, incident response, and post-incident reviews; reduce false positives via tuning and analytics.
- Ensure data protection for video and access control records: retention policies, encryption, secure storage, and privacy-by-design.
Service Management and Reliability:
- Run continuous Alarm Reduction and System Health programs; set SLOs/error budgets; execute resilience testing and disaster recovery exercises.
- Oversee lifecycle management for hardware/software (controllers, cameras, sensors, servers, OS, databases), including standard images, golden configurations, and compatibility matrices.
Vendor, Construction, and Field Operations:
- Manage 3rd-party service providers and systems integrators: scopes of work, quality standards, SLAs, performance reviews, and safety/compliance.
- Lead design and commissioning for new builds: requirements, drawings/specs, acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), as-builts, and turnover to operations.
- Perform additional functions as directed by the VP, Global DC Ops & Systems to meet business objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Managerial:
- 15+ years’ experience in Information Technology and/or Security Systems, with extensive management experience in corporate or hyperscale data center environments.
- Proven ability to operate as a hands-on director: setting strategy and roadmaps while personally engaging in configuration, troubleshooting, data analysis, and incident leadership.
- Demonstrated success in service and support management, project/program management, and team leadership/mentorship.
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives with network, identity, infrastructure, and compliance teams in high-availability, multi-site environments.
- Excellent communication skills, including executive-level reporting and clear technical documentation; strong stakeholder management across cultures and time zones.
- Self-motivated, innovative, and effective both independently and in teams.
Technical:
- Deep knowledge of data center physical security solutions; strong experience with intruder detection, biometrics, and locking hardware.
- Hands-on expertise with:
- Windows Server and Linux administration for application, database, and VMS components.
- Network fundamentals and security: LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, routing/switching, VLANs, NAC, firewalls, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, TLS/PKI.
- Identity and access integrations: SSO, RBAC/ABAC, PAM principles for operator and service accounts.
- Systems hardening, patching, and upgrade strategies; backup/restore and DR.
- Observability: system health monitoring, log management, dashboarding, and SIEM/SOAR integrations.
- Scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash) and configuration management/IaC where applicable.
- Strong understanding of compliance frameworks relevant to physical security in data centers (SSAE 18/SOC, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI) and mapping controls to operational procedures.
- Proficiency with Microsoft productivity tools; familiarity with CMDB/ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow) is a plus.
- Oversight of continuous Alarm Reduction, System Health Check, and upgrade/enhancement programs.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY, IMPACT, AND SUPERVISION
- Hyperscale site security system ownership with potential to expand as the portfolio grows.
- Operates with minimal supervision; provides direction and mentorship to FTEs and contractors. High operational impact with accountability for availability, security, and compliance outcomes.
- Reports to the GPS Senior Director, Global DC Ops & Systems.
PROCESSES AND METHODOLOGY
Lead collaborative, cross-functional teams to meet business needs; employ ITIL service management, change control, and data-driven continuous improvement; use standardized runbooks and automation to ensure repeatable results.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Demonstrated experience delivering the essential functions above is mandatory.
- BS/BA degree highly desirable.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Systems Security Engineer
Map your credentials to USCIS specialty occupation
Pull your O*NET profile for Systems Security Engineer and confirm your degree field maps directly to the role. USCIS scrutinizes degree-to-job-duty alignment in cybersecurity petitions, so a mismatch between your transcript and the job description is the fastest path to an RFE.
Check LCA wage levels before accepting offers
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific job title and work location before signing anything. Employers filing at Level I may be underpaying relative to your experience, which creates both a legal wage compliance risk and a signal that the role may not survive USCIS adjudication.
Target employers with cleared-facility security programs
Defense contractors and federal IT vendors sponsor H-1B workers for Systems Security Engineer roles at high rates because the work is jurisdiction-specific and can't easily be offshored. Search Migrate Mate to filter employers with active H-1B LCA filing history in this occupation.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before your start date
If you're transitioning from OPT, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to authorize STEM OPT extensions. Systems security roles at government contractors are almost always E-Verify-enrolled, but verify this directly with HR before your cap-gap or extension period begins.
Request premium processing for security clearance timelines
Background investigation timelines for cleared Systems Security Engineer roles can stretch six to twelve months. Filing I-129 with premium processing at USCIS gives you an approved status faster, letting your employer initiate clearance adjudication without waiting on visa approval first.
Document technical specialization to reduce RFE risk
USCIS issues RFEs on Systems Security Engineer petitions when job duties read as generalist IT work rather than specialized security engineering. Your offer letter and LCA job description should name specific frameworks, such as NIST, SIEM platforms, or zero-trust architecture, to anchor the specialty occupation argument.
H-1B Visa Systems Security Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Systems Security Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Systems Security Engineer falls under computer and mathematical occupations, which USCIS consistently recognizes as specialty occupations. The key requirement is that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field, such as computer science, information security, or cybersecurity. Generalist IT roles can fail this test, so the job description needs to specify technical duties tied to that degree field.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Systems Security Engineer roles?
Defense contractors, federal IT services firms, financial institutions, and large technology companies are the most active H-1B sponsors for Systems Security Engineer positions because the work requires deep technical specialization that's difficult to source domestically on short timelines. You can search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history specifically in this occupation, rather than relying on general employer reputation.
How does a security clearance interact with H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B status itself doesn't disqualify you from a clearance investigation, but many cleared Systems Security Engineer positions require U.S. citizenship at the Secret or above level, which H-1B holders don't hold. Roles requiring only a Public Trust or Tier 1 investigation are generally open to H-1B workers with lawful permanent resident status or certain nonimmigrant statuses. Confirm the clearance requirement with the employer before investing in the petition process.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer loses a government contract?
If your employer's contract ends and your position is eliminated, your H-1B status becomes invalid even if the visa stamp remains unexpired. You have a 60-day grace period under USCIS rules to find a new sponsoring employer, file a change of status, or depart the U.S. Systems Security Engineers with cleared backgrounds or active certifications like CISSP typically find this transition faster than generalist roles because demand is concentrated among a smaller set of cleared employers.
Can my employer file H-1B for a remote Systems Security Engineer position?
Yes, but the employer must file a separate Labor Condition Application for each worksite where you'll perform services for more than 30 days in a year, including your home address if you're fully remote. DOL requires the LCA to cover every physical location, not just the employer's headquarters. If your work location changes after approval, your employer may need to file an amended I-129 with USCIS depending on whether the change is material.