Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer

About

DataStaff, Inc. is in need of an Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Richmond, VA.

• This position is on-site.
• Some after-hours and weekend hours required based on workload
• Candidate must participate in on-call rotation

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

Knowledge, Experience and Abilities

• 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 Data Guard
• 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

Required Skills

• 6 Years - Oracle database 12c
• 10 Years - Oracle database 11g
• 7 Years - Oracle Grid Control to include version 13c
• 5 Years - Oracle Apex administration and support
• 10 Years - Oracle DB migration from Solaris to Linux (database 12c/11g)
• 10 Years - Oracle database backup/restore/rman/dataguard
• 10 Years - Oracle performance tuning/database maintenance/management.
• 10 Years - On-call production support

Desired Skills

• 7 Years - Oracle weblogic 12c/fusion middleware
• 3 Years - Oracle cloud setup/AWS/Azure administration
• 5 Years - Windows/SQL Server/IIS administration

Benefits

This position is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.