Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Improvix Technologies • Washington, DC

6h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Engineer to support the U.S. Department of State in modernizing and maintaining secure, scalable cloud environments. The OCI Engineer will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud solutions while ensuring compliance with federal security requirements. This is a fully onsite role requiring an active Secret clearance with Top Secret eligibility.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance with Top Secret eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 5+ years of experience as a Cloud Engineer, with at least 2 years working specifically in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Strong knowledge of OCI compute, storage, IAM, networking, and database services
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
• Experience with cloud security, compliance, and monitoring solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to support mission-critical federal systems
• Familiarity with Oracle container Engine for Kubernetes(OKE) and Docker.

Nice To Haves

• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect certification(s)
• Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments integrating OCI and on-premises systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation frameworks
• Hands-on experience supporting the Department of State or other federal civilian agencies
• Strong knowledge of federal IT security standards and accreditation processes

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services, including compute, networking, storage, and database solutions
• Configure and maintain Virtual Cloud Networks (VCNs), subnets, gateways, and load balancers to support mission-critical applications
• Implement cloud security best practices in alignment with federal compliance frameworks (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP)
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools
• Monitor system performance, optimize cost, and ensure high availability within OCI environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex OCI-related issues, providing escalation support when needed
• Collaborate with security, development, and operations teams on cloud migrations and enterprise modernization initiatives
• Maintain detailed documentation of architectures, configurations, and operational processes

What This Job Offers

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