Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer – Contract Position

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure SpecialistContract Length: 10 months with the possibility of extending based on project need.Candidate currently residing in Richmond, VA area is required.*some after-hours and weekend hours required based on workload *candidate must participate in on-call rotationIt will be hybrid with 3 days at work and 2 days remote, candidate should be available evenings and weekends on-demand.We will have one or two rounds of technical interview followed by work sample (machine test) at client's HQ for about 2 hours.Required Skills:10+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and related technologies:Oracle Application Express 18 and higher(APEX)Oracle Rest Data Services 22 and higher (ORDS)Oracle WebLogic Server 14(both fusion middleware and weblogic suite)Oracle Database 19c and 26aiContainer Database (CDB) and Pluggable Database (PDB)Experience with upgrading Oracle Database from 19c to 26aiProficiency in Linux/Unix, including shell scriptingPDB cloningRMAN and backup/recovery proceduresWebLogic administration(patching/maintenance)Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) 24aiPSU Patching oracle db using Fleet Management ToolExperience with DBaaS in OCIProficiency in Gitlab and Ansible scriptingOracle dataguardAdditional Requirements:Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and architectureAbility to design and implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutionsExperience with Oracle OEM Cloud Control for monitoring and managementFamiliarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and KubernetesProficiency in scripting languages such as Python and JavaScriptIn-depth knowledge of database security best practicesExpertise in performance tuning and optimizationExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong communication and collaboration abilitiesAbility to provide 24/7 support and troubleshoot critical issuesResponsibilities:Design and manage Oracle OCI environments, including database, middleware, and infrastructure componentsDevelop and maintain Oracle APEX applications and ORDS servicesConfigure and administer Oracle WebLogic Server and related technologiesPlan and execute database upgrades, migrations, and conversionsImplement and manage backup, recovery, and replication strategies using RMAN and other toolsEnsure high availability, disaster recovery, and data protectionMonitor and optimize database performance, implementing tuning recommendationsImplement and automate routine tasks using shell scripting and tools like AnsibleCollaborate with development and DevOps teams to ensure seamless application deploymentProactively identify and resolve potential issues, providing timely supportDocument and train on best practices for Oracle OCI environment managementRequired/Desired SkillsOracle grid control to include version 13c. Required, 7 YearsOracle weblogic 12c/fusion middleware. Highly desired, 7 YearsOracle apex administration and support. Required, 5 YearsOracle db migration from solaris to linux (database 12c/11g). Required. 10 YearsOracle database backup/restore/rman/dataguard. Required, 10 YearsOracle performance tuning/database maintenance/management. Required, 10 YearsOn-call production support. Required, 10 YearsOracle cloud setup/AWS/Azure administration. Desired, 3 YearsWindows/sql server/IIS administration. Highly desired, 5 YearsOracle database 19c and above. Required