Cloud Security Architect - Oracle OCI IAM

At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.

A career in IBM CIC means you’ll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, whom may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

We offer:

• Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognized certifications
• Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
• Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
• Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
• A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
• Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
• Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
• More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.

In this role, you’ll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

Your role and responsibilities

We are looking for a seasoned Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) IAM Security Architect to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in designing, implementing, and managing secure identity and access management solutions on Oracle Cloud.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud IAM Architecture Design: Lead the design and development of robust, scalable, and secure IAM solutions using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure services such as Identity and Access Management (IAM), Key Management Service (KMS), and Directory Service.
• Security Strategy & Compliance: Develop and maintain a comprehensive IAM strategy that aligns with Oracle\’s cloud security best practices and meets industry standards and regulatory requirements, as well as aligning with client’s business needs.
• Secure Deployment & Integration: Ensure secure deployment and integration of IAM solutions with existing OCI services and third-party/business applications.
• Project Management: Oversee the lifecycle of IAM projects from initiation through to deployment and maintenance, ensuring timely delivery within budget and adherence to security guidelines.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Regularly evaluate the security posture of IAM systems, identify potential risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Team Leadership & Mentoring: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the wider security and technical teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

If you’re passionate about cloud security and looking to apply your expertise in designing and managing secure IAM solutions, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of cloud security. Join our team and help shape the security framework of our Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

Required education

None

Preferred education

Bachelor\’s Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Experience of working in UK public sector with valid/current UK Security Clearance.
• Commercial experience in a similar role, specifically with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
• In-depth knowledge of OCI services, particularly IAM, KMS, and Directory Service, and their implementation in secure, multi-tenant environments.
• Solid understanding of identity and access management principles, protocols, and standards, including OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SAML.
• Familiarity with security frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001/27002, CIS, and SOX.
• Proficient in scripting languages (Python, Java, etc.) and familiar with cloud automation tools and DevOps practices.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and proven capability to work effectively with teams at all levels.
• Oracle Certified Professional, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure – Identity and Access Management (IDCS) is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of integration patterns between oracle integration cloud and oracle fusion application an advantage

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 5 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

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Job Title

Cloud Security Architect – Oracle OCI

Job ID

56944

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State / Province

Country

United Kingdom

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Area of work

Software Engineering

Employment type

Regular

Position type

Professional

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General (daytime)

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