OCI Architect

Systems Engineering Solutions Corporation • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This hands-on technical role supports the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract. The OCI Architect helps modernize a global-scale, multi-cloud environment to support USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness. The position focuses on configuring and integrating Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services; designing scalable cloud-native solutions; and developing, testing, and maintaining automated deployments and reusable cloud capabilities.

The role collaborates with Cloud One environment teams and colleagues in development, operations, security, and product management. It applies DevSecOps practices and automation, integrates identity and access management, security monitoring, and other multi-cloud shared services, and supports customer onboarding and a consistent cloud-adoption pathway. The architect also develops and troubleshoots automation for OCI provisioning and operations using Python, Bash, OCI REST APIs, SDKs, CLI tools, and infrastructure as code. Technical leadership includes engaging business stakeholders, presenting recommendations to executive leadership, mentoring teams of up to 10 engineers and technical specialists, and leading architectural reviews.

The position is hybrid remote, with onsite work required as needed. Preferred candidates are near Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA) or work in Montgomery, AL. An active Secret clearance is required at the start, and the employee must be able to maintain it. U.S. citizenship is required. IAT-2 and one or more cloud certifications are required within six months of hire.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience; additional experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Active Secret clearance required at start and ability to maintain a Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• IAT-2 certification and one or more cloud certifications within six months of hire.
• Excellent customer service skills and experience in a customer-facing position.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with the OCI console, OCI services, and infrastructure as code.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with USAF Cloud One, Platform 1, or DoD network architecture.
• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture.

Responsibilities

• Configure and integrate OCI services and develop and test their automated deployment using infrastructure as code.
• Collaborate with Cloud One environment teams and development, operations, security, and product management teams.
• Use and promote DevSecOps practices and automation tools and practices.
• Implement and integrate identity and access management solutions, security monitoring frameworks, and other multi-cloud shared services.
• Support customer onboarding and implement a consistent pathway to cloud adoption.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation for development and operational processes.
• Design, develop, maintain, and troubleshoot automation for OCI infrastructure provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and operational management using Python and Bash.
• Develop and integrate automation using OCI REST APIs, SDKs, and CLI tools to manage cloud resources and streamline operational workflows.
• Identify opportunities to replace manual cloud administration with scalable, reusable automation, including API-driven integrations and infrastructure as code.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Present architectural designs and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Mentor, guide, and supervise development teams of up to 10 engineers and technical specialists on cloud-native application design and deployment.
• Lead architectural reviews and advise on complex technical decisions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• AD&D, short-term disability, long-term disability, and company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Paid time off.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior