Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer
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
- Certification in Oracle technologies such as OCIP, OCP, or OCE (Desired)
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI (Desired)
- Understanding of microservices architecture and API integration (Desired)
Required Skills:
- 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
- Oracle database 19c and above.
Desired Skills:
- 7 Years - Oracle weblogic 12c/fusion middleware.
- 3 Years - Oracle Cloud setup/AWS/Azure administration
- 5 Years - Windows/SQL server/IIS administration
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.