Oracle · 2 hours ago
Director, Hyperscale Data Center Security Systems
Abilene, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$139K/yr - $292K/yr
15+ years expOracle is a world leader in cloud solutions, and they are seeking a highly experienced Director of Data Center Security Systems to lead the implementation and operations for hyperscale data center security systems. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical ownership while building and mentoring a high-performing team.
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Responsibilities
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
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)
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Demonstrated experience delivering the essential functions above is mandatory
BS/BA degree highly desirable
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
Short term disability and long term disability
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 is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
11 paid holidays
Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial planning and group legal
Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
Company
Oracle
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