VDH Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer (808507)Virginia Information Technology AgencyTitle/Role: VDH Oracle OCI Cloud EngineerRegion Description:Req. Status: OpenNo. of Openings: 1Start Date: 08/31/2026End Date: 06/30/2027Max Submittals by Vendor: 2 Per OpeningWorksite Address: 109 Governor St. Richmond, VA 23219Agency Interview Type: Both Phone and In PersonWork Arrangement: HybridShort Description:
VENDOR MAXIMUM SUBMITTAL RATE: $84.77hr.
Complete Description:
*some after-hours and weekend hours required based on workload
*candidate must participate in on-call rotation
It 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 VDH HQ for about 2 hours.
They should be able to provide after hours and weekend support to apply patches and other maintenance activities. 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 26ai
- Container Database (CDB) and Pluggable Database (PDB)
- Experience with upgrading Oracle Database from 19c to 26ai
- Proficiency in Linux/Unix, including shell scripting
- PDB cloning
- RMAN and backup/recovery procedures
- WebLogic administration(patching/maintenance)
- Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) 24ai
- PSU Patching oracle db using Fleet Management Tool
- Experience with DBaaS in OCI
- Proficiency in Gitlab and Ansible scripting
- Oracle dataguard
Additional Requirements:- Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and architecture
- Ability to design and implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions
- Experience with Oracle OEM Cloud Control for monitoring and management
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and JavaScript
- In-depth knowledge of database security best practices
- Expertise in performance tuning and optimization
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities
- Ability to provide 24/7 support and troubleshoot critical issues
Desirable Skills:
Certification in Oracle technologies such as OCIP, OCP, or OCE
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI
Understanding of microservices architecture and API integration
Responsibilities:
Design and manage Oracle OCI environments, including database, middleware, and infrastructure components
Develop and maintain Oracle APEX applications and ORDS services
Configure and administer Oracle WebLogic Server and related technologies
Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, and conversions
Implement and manage backup, recovery, and replication strategies using RMAN and other tools
Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and data protection
Monitor and optimize database performance, implementing tuning recommendations
Implement and automate routine tasks using shell scripting and tools like Ansible
Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to ensure seamless application deployment
Proactively identify and resolve potential issues, providing timely support
Document and train on best practices for Oracle OCI environment management
Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experienceoracle 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/Azureadministration Desired 3 YearsWindows/sql server/IIS administration Highly desired 5 Yearsoracle database 19c and above Required