Sr Backend Developer; DevOps

Job Description

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking an accomplished Senior Network Security Engineer to drive the design, implementation, and operational excellence of critical infrastructure components underpinning OCI’s DDOS protection and network security. In this role, you will leverage deep technical expertise to deliver secure and resilient solutions in a complex, globally distributed environment. This individual‑contributor position requires a forward‑thinking problem solver with robust knowledge of network security, cloud architecture, and infrastructure automation.

• Design, implement, and operate secure infrastructure services for DDoS mitigation and Network Security.
• Develop Python‑based automation tools for network and security operations at scale.
• Contribute to architectural decisions, proactively identify risks, and provide mitigations for the security of OCI’s global network.
• Conduct security reviews, vulnerability assessments, and performance testing for critical infrastructure changes.
• Continuously evaluate and integrate emerging networking and security best practices.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for network health and security posture.
• Produce technical documentation, conduct incident response, and provide mentorship to junior engineers.

• 3–7 years of experience in network security engineering within large‑scale, cloud, or internet service provider environments.
• Demonstrable expertise in networking protocols (BGP, TCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DHCP, MPLS).
• Demonstrable understanding of IP routing.
• Hands‑on experience with large‑scale DDoS protection technologies, data flow, and telemetry systems.
• Advanced knowledge of network security architecture, performance characterization, and hands‑on systems testing.
• Proficiency in Python automation for infrastructure development and deployment.
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills and experience with security incident response.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing technical documentation and contributing to cross‑functional initiatives.

Certain US customer or client‑facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

US:
Hiring range in USD from: $79,200 – $178,100 per year. 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, and to reflect Oracle’s 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.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre‑tax commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) savings and investment plan with company match
• Paid time off: flexible vacation for salaried employees and accrued vacation for others; vacation accrual rates vary by tenure
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon hire, refreshed each year up to a max of 112 hours
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Financial planning and group legal services
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.