Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer

Lateral Insights•Great Falls, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer to join our team. This role involves designing, managing, and optimizing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure environments, including databases, middleware, and related technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with OCI, Oracle databases, WebLogic Server, APEX, and ORDS, along with strong Linux/Unix skills and proficiency in scripting languages. This position requires a commitment to providing 24/7 support, including after-hours and weekend work for maintenance and patching, and participation in an on-call rotation. The candidate is expected to work from the office five days a week.

Requirements

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 dataguard
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
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI
Understanding of microservices architecture and API integration
Oracle Grid Control (including version 13c) - Required - 7+ years
Oracle WebLogic 12c / Fusion Middleware - Highly Desired - 7+ years
Oracle APEX Administration & Support - Required - 5+ years
Oracle Database Migration from Solaris to Linux (Oracle Database 11g/12c) - Required - 10+ years
Oracle Database Backup, Restore, RMAN & Data Guard - Required - 10+ years
Oracle Performance Tuning, Database Maintenance & Administration - Required - 10+ years
On-Call Production Support - Required - 10+ years
Oracle Cloud Setup, AWS & Azure Administration - Desired - 3+ years
Windows, SQL Server & IIS Administration - Highly Desired - 5+ years
Oracle Database 19c and Above - Required - Experience required (years not specified)

Nice To Haves

Oracle WebLogic 12c / Fusion Middleware - Highly Desired - 7+ years
Oracle Cloud Setup, AWS & Azure Administration - Desired - 3+ years
Windows, SQL Server & IIS Administration - Highly Desired - 5+ years

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