Security Operations Engineer Jobs in Texas

Develops and executes programs and processes to reduce information security risk and strengthen Oracle’s security posture. Supports the strengthening of Oracle’s security posture, focusing on the following: incident response; threat and vulnerability management; risk management; security policy development and enforcement; digital forensics

Incident Management and response: Responds to security events, identifying possible intrusions and responding in line with Oracle incident response playbooks.

Threat and Vulnerability Management: May research, evaluate, track, and manage information security threats and vulnerabilities that require analysis of well-understood information. Risk Management: Assesses information security risks associated with existing and proposed business operations, systems, applications, practices, and procedures in complex, business-critical environments. May conduct and document complex information security risk assessments and assist in developing and implementing security solutions and programs. Digital Forensics: May collect, preserve, and analyze digital media under supervision, applying a basic understanding of digital forensic techniques.

Other areas of focus may include duties managing Information Security Education, Training and Awareness programs. In a Corporate Security role, may manage the creation, review and approval of corporate information security policies.

This full-time role supports Oracle’s government customer and requires 100% on-site work in Austin, Texas.

Responsibilities

SOC Analyst -This role will live in ONSR Operations and Support and perform as a SOC analyst, providing “eyes on glass” for incoming security alerts. Responsibilities include alert triage, automated response, analysis, closure, and escalation when necessary.

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is building the next generation IaaS cloud service, and part of that is providing a world class cloud support experience, which includes Security Monitoring and Response.

We are building a team of Security Analyst blending system admin, incident response, and cyber engineering disciplines. You’ll be part of a team that shapes how our cloud platform works, how we respond to incidents, how we put out fires, and how we protect against futures incidents. You’ll often be the bridge between core services & security operating best practices.

Minimum required qualifications:

• Candidates must possess and maintain an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with Polygraph and obtain any additional customer-specific access required to support business needs.
• Candidates must possess or be willing to obtain (within six months of hire date), at least one DoD 8140-approved baseline certification (e.g., CEH, CFR, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, Cloud+, SCYBER, or PenTest+).
• At least 3 years of experience in information systems, including at least 2 years in one or more of the following areas: information security risk or program management; industry or government security compliance; threat and vulnerability management; incident management and response; security policy development and enforcement; privacy; information security education, training, and awareness (ISETA); or information security solutions development.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using query languages to search and analyze semi-structured data, along with practical experience developing and interpreting regular expressions for pattern matching and data filtering.
• Working knowledge of common Linux commands and command-line syntax, including the ability to interpret their purpose and function.
Working knowledge of networking fundamentals and common protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, SSH, HTTP/HTTPS, and TLS, and their roles in network communication and security.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience as a SOC analyst using SIEM platforms to investigate alerts and correlate events across multiple log sources; using platforms such as ServiceNow, Jira, or XSOAR; and managing security incidents and vulnerabilities throughout their lifecycle.
• Experience conducting digital forensic analysis and threat hunting, applying the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and documenting findings in clear technical reports.
• Experience developing automated processes to respond to potential network intrusions using languages or tools such as Python, Bash, Ruby, Salt, or Terraform; familiarity with AI-assisted tools such as Codex, including the ability to review and validate generated outputs.
• Experience administering Linux systems, implementing security controls, and working with cloud computing and cloud security concepts, particularly Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).