Oracle Cloud Security Architect

Applications Software Technology (AST) was founded on one simple thought, we put our people and our customers first, and you can never lose. AST is a globally recognized award-winning full-service enterprise Cloud transformation and systems integrator, specializing in Oracle Cloud, NetSuite, JD Edwards and Salesforce, serving clients in the Public and Commercial Sectors for 29 years. Clients look to AST for leadership and assistance in systems integration, business process redesign, project management, systems administration, and training. From on-premises applications to modern Cloud technology, AST’s services encompass all aspects of Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Performance Management, Customer Experience, and Middleware. AST also offers flexible Managed Services, supporting the needs of over 200 Public Sector and Commercial customers around the globe. If you're someone with energy, drive, and creativity, AST might be the place for you.

Currently, we are looking for an experienced Oracle Cloud Security Architect to join our team. This is a full-time/permanent role only that can sit anywhere in the United States with travel to customer site as needed.

AST’s Advanced Technology Practice helps our clients transform their business through innovative technology and hyper-automation solutions. Part of that journey includes helping our clients enable innovation, reinventing their customer experience, and exploring new markets. You will be immersed in a variety of different projects, groups, and locations while getting inspired through your community to grow as an individual as well as a team. Our diverse client service teams encourage out-of-the-box thinking, problem-solving, a great team mentality, and a curiosity for understanding the latest in technology.

What You'll do:

• Work independently on client projects
• Collaborating with team and client on day-to-day basis
• Work on requirements, design, and development of project requirements
• Designing and implementing cloud security strategies and policies that meet an organization's specific needs.
• Ensuring the security of cloud-based data and applications against unauthorized access, theft, and other threats.
• Conducting regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and develop plans to address them.
• Collaborating with other IT professionals, including network engineers, developers, and system administrators, to integrate cloud security measures into existing systems and processes.
• Staying up to date on the latest cloud security technologies, trends, and best practices.

What You'll Bring:

• 12 +Years of Oracle IDM experience in various capacities Solution Architecture, Development, and Implementation
• Experience with successful implementation experiences in Oracle Identity Management 12c and Access Management 12c.
• Experience in Oracle Access Manager integration with applications such as Oracle ERP/EBS, CRM, WebSphere, Oracle, WebLogic, etc.
• Experience in integrating Oracle ERP/EBS, AD, Exchange, CRM, OID, databases, and Unix with Oracle Identity Manager for user provisioning.
• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle IAM, including solutions such as Oracle Identity Manager (OIM), Oracle Access Manager (OAM), and Oracle Identity Cloud Service (IDCS)
• Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud, with a focus on securing cloud-native applications and infrastructure.
• Familiarity with IAM protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and LDAP.
• Strong knowledge of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Single Sign-On (SSO), Federated Identity Management (FIM), and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
• Understanding security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, SOC2, GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Ability to design and implement secure cloud architectures, focusing on least privilege and segregation of duties principles.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security tools and services for IAM, encryption, and threat protection.
• Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automating IAM tasks and integrating with cloud-native tools.
• Good knowledge of Active Directory, UNIX, Linux, Windows, etc.
• Knowledge of any other non-oracle IAM Suite would be a plus.
• Good to have experience with Saviynt (Identity Governance and Administration) platform and related identity lifecycle management functionalities.
• 4-year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
• A strong understanding of cloud computing technologies, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).

What We Bring:

At AST, people are the center of everything we do, and we work to provide you with benefits beyond a paycheck. We strive to develop and recognize our people at all levels and give them the rewards they deserve. We offer full benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement/401k, disability, life insurance, and unlimited PTO for all our North American employees to balance your work and life. We also offer additional benefits, such as commuter benefits, legal insurance, pet insurance, sabbatical leave, education reimbursement, parental leave, and much more.

Our Culture:

At AST, people are the center of everything we do. In 29 years of business, we know that putting our people first is the key to success. Our passion for people has earned us multiple awards. Here are some of the most recent:

• 2024 Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces by Energage (6th consecutive year)
• 2024 National Cultural Excellence for Woman-Led Organizations by Energage
• 2024 National Cultural Excellence for Innovation by Energage
• 2023 National Cultural Excellence for Remote Work by Energage
• 2023 National Cultural Excellence for Innovation by Energage
• 2023 National Cultural Excellence for DE&I Practices by Energage
• 2023 National Cultural Excellence for Leadership by Energage

We foster a culture of trust, ownership, and innovation at every level of the organization. All doors are open and everyone’s ideas matter, giving our people the ability to quickly understand our customers’ needs and translate those needs into action. While we celebrate individual wins, we always strive for shared success. We are One AST.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: We value global diversity and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other. AST is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.