Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Amyx, Inc.

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About The Position

Amyx is seeking to hire a Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) SME to support our AMPS Legacy contract. This is a fully remote position. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our dynamic team. As an OCI SME, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable, and high-performing OCI environments. You will play a critical role in driving our cloud strategy, ensuring optimal performance, and enabling the delivery of innovative cloud-based solutions. This role requires a minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience in OCI administration, architecture, and support. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge in Oracle cloud architecture and a strong ability to envision, design, and deliver cutting-edge OCI solutions for enterprise environments. You should be passionate about cloud technology, a strong problem-solver, and eager to contribute to a growing and innovative team.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) administration, support, and solution delivery.
• Deep understanding of OCI core services, including Compute, Networking, Storage, Database, and Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Proven experience in architecting and implementing secure and scalable OCI solutions.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, etc.) for automation and system administration.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, and firewalls.
• Experience with security hardening and compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS, NIST).
• Experience with monitoring tools and techniques (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, OCI Monitoring).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Nice To Haves

• OCI Certifications: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Certified Cloud Operations Associate, Oracle Cloud Architect Professional, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure HPC and Big Data Solutions Certified Associate, Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud Certified Specialist.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support enterprise-grade Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) platforms across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments.
• Architect and implement secure, scalable, and resilient OCI solutions using best practices.
• Lead cloud operations through the OCI Console, CLI, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Python.
• Enhance cloud security via SSH hardening, DMZs, NAT gateways, firewalls, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and other modern security methods.
• Configure and support tenancy services, including virtual cloud networks (VCNs), compute instances, storage solutions, and databases.
• Implement and manage performance monitoring tools to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Document cloud configurations, operational procedures, and best practices for internal knowledge base and reusability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (developers, security, networking, and business units) to assess requirements, develop solutions, and drive operational excellence in cloud environments.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex OCI issues, working with Oracle support and internal teams to identify and resolve root causes.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest OCI features and best practices.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and roadmap for OCI services, aligning with business objectives and customer needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Roth
• Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• PTO
• 11 Holidays
• Professional Development Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees