Apex Systems · 22 hours ago
Oracle Cloud Application Security Administrator
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. They are seeking an Oracle Cloud Application Security Administrator who will be responsible for the design, administration, monitoring, and support of application-level security for the university’s Oracle Cloud SaaS portfolio, ensuring user access and data security configurations are maintained in compliance with institutional requirements.
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Responsibilities
Administer, maintain, automate, and monitor application security across Oracle Cloud SaaS modules including HCM, Financials (ERP), SCM, and EPM
Configure, manage, standardize, and automate Oracle application security models including job roles, duty roles, abstract roles, and data roles
Design, implement, and manage automated and workflow-driven provisioning and de-provisioning of user access in accordance with university policies, approval workflows, and audit requirements
Manage the Oracle Security Console to standardize, automate, assign, and maintain roles, privileges, and access to application features and data
Implement, monitor, and automate enforcement of data security policies to restrict access based on business unit, ledger, department, legal entity, cost center, or other relevant data dimensions
Monitor, analyze, and continuously assess Segregation of Duties (SoD) conflicts using automated reports, monitoring tools, and periodic reviews; partner with functional teams to remediate risks
Support onboarding, job changes, and terminations through automated access lifecycle processes
Assist with application security testing during new implementations, enhancements, and quarterly Oracle updates
Manage and resolve application security–related service requests and incidents through the university’s ticketing system, leveraging automation, standardized request models, and trend analysis to improve response times
Troubleshoot and resolve access, role, and data security issues in collaboration with functional, IAM, and technical teams
Support security-related incidents, investigations, and access reviews
Collaborate with IAM and Infrastructure teams to support Single Sign-On (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and identity integrations while maintaining strong application-level controls
Participate in internal and external audits by providing security documentation, access reports, SoD analysis, and supporting evidence
Develop, maintain, and automate security-related reports and monitoring dashboards using Oracle BI Publisher (BIP) and SQL to support access reviews, audits, SoD analysis, and ongoing security monitoring
Produce ad hoc and scheduled reports related to user access, role assignments, and data security for functional leadership and auditors
Ensure compliance with university policies, data governance standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA where applicable)
Maintain audit-ready documentation of role designs, security configurations, provisioning workflows, and automation processes
Support periodic automated user access certifications and reviews
Serve as the subject matter expert for Oracle Cloud application security architecture, automation capabilities, and best practices
Design and maintain standardized and automation-ready security role models aligned with functional responsibilities and institutional governance
Evaluate and recommend improvements to application security controls, automation frameworks, monitoring capabilities, and SoD governance
Document security standards, operating procedures, automation workflows, and role governance models
Stay current on Oracle Cloud security features, automation options, and higher education best practices
Actively participate in university-wide projects involving Oracle Cloud implementations, upgrades, and integrations as a representative of the Finance Strategy and Operations team
Collaborate with functional leads, technical analysts, IAM, and compliance teams to translate business requirements into secure, automated access designs
Serve as a point of contact for Oracle Support on application security–related issues
Provide timely responses to service requests and incidents related to user access and application security
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required. Additional job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis
Minimum five years of relevant experience in Oracle application security including HCM, Finance, SCM and EPM security administration
Strong experience administering and automating security for Oracle Cloud SaaS applications (HCM, ERP, SCM, and/or EPM)
Deep understanding of Oracle security concepts including job roles, duty roles, abstract roles, data roles, and privilege hierarchies
Experience designing and supporting automated provisioning and de-provisioning processes
Demonstrated experience with Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis, continuous monitoring, and remediation
Knowledge of data security policies and automated enforcement mechanisms within Oracle Cloud applications
Experience supporting ticket-based service management with automation and reporting
Experience creating, automating, and maintaining security reports and dashboards using Oracle BI Publisher (BIP)
Working knowledge of SQL for querying and monitoring Oracle Cloud security and user data
Familiarity with identity integration concepts (SSO, MFA) and coordination with IAM teams
Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with functional, technical, and compliance stakeholders
Understanding of audit, compliance, and access certification processes
Proactive, self-driven, and committed, with the ability to research, evaluate, and implement best practices
Preferred
Experience with Oracle Cloud SaaS application security is strongly preferred
Experience supporting Oracle EPM security
Experience in a higher education IT environment
Knowledge of FERPA, HIPAA, or similar regulatory requirements
Familiarity with Texas Administrative Code (TAC 202)
Experience supporting large, complex ERP security models
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Other insurance plans
ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
401K program
HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
Corporate discount savings program
Dedicated customer service team for our Consultants
Certified Career Coach
Company
Apex Systems
Apex Systems, a division of On Assignment, provides organizations with IT staffing solutions to address gaps in their current workforce.
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