Job Information
Oracle Senior Principal Offensive Security Researcher, Columbia MD or Denver, CO, Relo avail, US Cit, clearance eligible - Security Engineer 5 in Atlanta, Georgia
Job Description
As a member of our technical leadership team, you will be responsible for leading the planning and delivery of in depth security assessments across a variety of products and services, you will author reports and be the owner from cradle to grave while presenting to executive leadership your findings and taking ownership of your teams work. Your next project could be anything from secure systems design, static and dynamic analysis of a multi-node Java infrastructure, to writing a fuzzer for an undocumented network protocol or the grammar of a new programming language, to analysis and reverse engineering of firmware used in the thousands of servers supporting our cloud services. Other responsibilities include:
Designing and evaluating complex systems for computer security
Scope and execute security assessments and vulnerability research
Perform in-depth security assessments using results from static and dynamic analysis
Create testing tools to help engineering teams identify security-related weaknesses
Collaborate with engineering teams to help them triage and fix security issues
Mentor members of the team in computer and software security as a role model and team leader
Career Level - IC5
Responsibilities
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field (e.g. Electrical Engineering)
15+ years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: software/product security assessments, penetration testing, red teaming, web application assessments
Interest in vulnerability research and exploit development – leading groups of 5 -10 engineers past experience required
Understanding of operating systems, CPU instruction sets and their associated security designs
Understanding of exploit mitigations (DEP, ASLR, CFG, PAC, CET, etc.)
Demonstrable experience in designing and evaluating complex systems for security
Aptitude for self-study, setting and achieving long term goals (for example, learning an unfamiliar programming language)
Ability to effectively assess and communicate risks and appropriate levels of urgency to management and engineering staff
Excellent organizational, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills as mentioned before you will be the leader of a team and be presenting your findings and reports while authoring large bodies of evidence – strong writing skills are required
Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
This role is located in either our Columbia MD office or Denver CO location.
Nice to Have
Experience working in a large cloud or Internet software company
Proficiency with multiple programming languages, preferably Go, Java, Python or C/C++ Ability to perform manual source code reviews in one of the aforementioned languages, or assisted review with code analysis tools such as CodeQL
Experience navigating and working with extremely large codebases is also highly desirable
Experience using common security assessment tools and techniques in one or more the following categories:
Mobile Application Assessment (iOS / Android)
Reverse Engineering (e.g. IDA Pro/Ghidra/Frida)
Fuzzing (e.g. Jazzer/AFL/Peach)
Web Application assessment (e.g. Burp Suite Proxy, ZAP, REST API testing)
Proven experience with security research including any published CVEs
Experience developing proof of concept exploits bypassing modern exploit mitigations
Active participant or organiser of Capture The Flag competitions
Knowledge of common vulnerabilities in different types of software and programming languages, including: How to test for/exploit them Real world mitigations that can be applied
Familiarity with vulnerability classification frameworks (e.g. OWASP Top 10, CVSS, MITRE CVE)
What We’ll Give You
A team of very skilled and diverse personnel across the globe
Ability to work in a hybrid work environment
Exposure to mind blowing large-scale cutting-edge systems
The resources of a large, global operation while still having the small, start-up feel of a smaller team day to day
Develop new skills and competencies working with our vast cloud product offerings
Ongoing extensive training and skills development to further your career aspirations
Incredible benefits and company perks
An organisation filled with smart, enthusiastic, and motivated colleagues
The opportunity to impact and improve our systems and delight our customers
Career Level - IC5
Disclaimer:
Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range: from $120,100 to $251,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as 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.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
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
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
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