Ketil Olav Heggtveit

About Ketil Olav Heggtveit

As a Principal Security Engineer at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, I will focus on bridging the gap between operations and security to ensure teams can deliver services safely and confidently. My work centers on securing large-scale, distributed, multi-tenant cloud systems, building resilient defenses, and creating standards that strengthen the way modern infrastructure is operated. In this role, I aim to drive meaningful technical and business impact while shaping the future of cloud security.My long cyber security experience has given me a deep understanding of designing security exploits and conducting rigorous assessments. My commitment to continuous improvement and team mentorship underpins my leadership approach, fostering an environment where innovation thrives.

Experience

1. Principal Security Engineer

   Oracle

   Aug 2025 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

   Prototyped and implemented innovative security solutions to address complex challenges, enhancing overall system integrity. • Championed the development of security tools, including advanced scanning mechanisms, improving threat detection capabilities. • Consulted with software development teams on secure system design, significantly reducing vulnerabilities through effective Threat Modeling.

Education

• University of Bergen (UiB)

  BS, Cryptography

  1993 — 1996

• Bergen Tekniske Fagskole

  Service Teknikker, Eletronikk

  1991 — 1993

• High School

  High School

  1984 — 1985

Skills

• Linux System Administration
• Network Security
• Vulnerability Management
• Application Security
• Social Engineering
• Solaris
• Operating Systems
• Ids
• Python
• Perl
• Linux
• Burp Suite
• Nmap
• Splunk
• Ips
• Security
• Firewalls
• Computer Security
• Unix
• Information Security
• Postgresql
• Information Security Management
• Bash
• Nessus
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Tripwire Enterprise
• Penetration Testing