Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer

SMX USA

Richmond, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Ansible, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Best Practices, Cloning, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Recovery, Database Administration, Database Optimization, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Docker, Fleet Management, High Availability, Identify Issues, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), JavaScript, Jenkins, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Microservices, Microsoft IIS Web Server (Internet Information Services), Microsoft Internet Information Services 5.0, Microsoft SQL Server DBA (Database Administration), Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Server, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), On Call, Oracle, Oracle Applications, Oracle DBA (Database Administrator), Oracle Database, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Oracle Express Server, Oracle Fusion Middleware, Oracle OCI (Oracle Call Interface), Oracle Solaris (fka Sun Microsystems Solaris), Oracle WebLogic Server, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Python Programming/Scripting Language, RMAN, Replication and Remote Mirroring, Root Cause Analysis, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Administration, Software Engineering, Software Patches, Systems Administration/Management, Unix Shell Programming, Unix System Administration
LOCATION
Richmond, VA
POSTED
5 days ago

Role: Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer
Location: Richmond, VA 23219 (Onsite/Hybrid as applicable)
Duration: 07/27/2026 – 06/30/2027
Interview: Webcam Interview

Preferred Certification

  • Oracle Certified Implementation Professional (OCIP)
  • Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
  • Oracle Certified Expert (OCE)

Required Experience

  • 10+ years of hands-on Oracle Database Administration and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) experience.
  • Extensive experience with:
    • Oracle Application Express (APEX) 18+
    • Oracle REST Data Services (ORDS) 22+
    • Oracle WebLogic Server 14 (Fusion Middleware & WebLogic Suite)
    • Oracle Database 19c & 26ai
    • Container Databases (CDB) & Pluggable Databases (PDB)
    • Oracle Database upgrades from 19c to 26ai
    • Oracle DBaaS on OCI
    • Oracle Data Guard
    • RMAN backup, recovery, and disaster recovery
    • Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) 24ai
    • Oracle Grid Control 13c
    • Fleet Management Tool (PSU Patching)
    • PDB Cloning
    • Linux/Unix Administration & Shell Scripting
    • GitLab and Ansible automation
    • WebLogic Administration, patching, and maintenance

Required Skills Matrix

SkillExperience
Oracle Grid Control 13c7+ Years
Oracle APEX Administration & Support5+ Years
Oracle Database Migration (Solaris to Linux – 11g/12c)10+ Years
Oracle Backup/Restore, RMAN & Data Guard10+ Years
Oracle Performance Tuning, Database Maintenance & Administration10+ Years
Production On-Call Support10+ Years
  • Strong kn Additional Qualificationsowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure architecture.
  • Experience designing High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions.
  • Expertise with Oracle OEM Cloud Control monitoring and management.
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Proficiency in Python and JavaScript scripting.
  • Strong understanding of database security best practices.
  • Expertise in database performance tuning and optimization.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to provide 24x7 production support when required.

Desired Skills

  • Experience with Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD.
  • Understanding of Microservices architecture and API integrations.
  • Oracle WebLogic 12c/Fusion Middleware (7+ years).
  • Oracle Cloud Setup, AWS, or Azure Administration (3+ years).
  • Windows Server, SQL Server, and IIS Administration (5+ years).
  • Oracle Database 19c and above.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) environments.
  • Administer Oracle Databases, WebLogic, APEX, and ORDS environments.
  • Perform database upgrades, migrations, and platform conversions.
  • Configure and maintain backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery solutions using RMAN and Data Guard.
  • Administer WebLogic environments, including patching and maintenance.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Oracle database performance.
  • Automate administrative tasks using Shell scripting, Ansible, and GitLab.
  • Collaborate with Development and DevOps teams to support application deployments.
  • Provide proactive production support, issue resolution, and root cause analysis.
  • Maintain technical documentation and promote Oracle OCI best practices.

About the Company

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