Oracle OCI Engineer (Ref: 18504)

Position: Oracle OCI Engineer (Ref: 18504)
Location: Richmond, VA USA, 23219
Salary: DOE
Duration: 11 Months 18 Days - Contract
Openings: 1
Deadline: 07/20/2026
Description:
***Local Candidates Only
***Hybrid
***Interview Type: Webcam Interview Only

We are seeking a highly skilled Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer for a long-term contract engagement. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in managing complex cloud environments, handling database upgrades, and ensuring high availability and disaster recovery.

This is a hybrid position requiring the candidate to be onsite 5 days a week at our location in Richmond VA. Due to the critical nature of the infrastructure, some after-hours and weekend support will be required for patches, maintenance activities, and on-call rotations.

Key Responsibilities
• Infrastructure Management: Design, configure, and manage Oracle OCI environments, including database, middleware, and core infrastructure components.
• Application & Middleware Support: Develop and maintain Oracle APEX (18+) applications and ORDS (22+) services. Administer, patch, and maintain Oracle WebLogic Server 14 (Fusion Middleware and WebLogic Suite).
• Database Administration: Plan and execute complex database upgrades, migrations, and conversions (specifically upgrading Oracle Databases from 19c to 26ai). Manage Container Databases (CDB) and Pluggable Databases (PDB), including PDB cloning.
• Data Protection & Recovery: Implement and manage robust backup, recovery, and replication strategies using RMAN, Data Guard, and other enterprise tools. Ensure high availability and comprehensive disaster recovery solutions.
• Automation & Performance: Optimize database performance, implement tuning recommendations, and automate routine tasks using Linux/Unix shell scripting and Ansible. Monitor environments using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) 24ai and manage PSU patching via the Fleet Management Tool.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with development and DevOps teams to ensure seamless application deployment, proactively identify potential environment issues, and provide timely technical support.

Qualifications & Experience
• 10+ years of hands-on experience focused on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and enterprise Oracle technologies.
• Deep expertise with Oracle Database 19c and 26ai, CDB/PDB architecture, and upgrading across these versions.
• Strong administrative background with Oracle WebLogic Server 14, Oracle APEX, and ORDS.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments, shell scripting, and infrastructure automation using Ansible and GitLab.
• Solid understanding of cloud computing architecture, database security best practices, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and scripting languages like Python or JavaScript is highly desirable.
• Relevant certifications (such as OCIP, OCP, or OCE) and experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI) are a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to troubleshoot critical issues.

Required / Desired Skills
• Oracle grid control to include version 13c Required - 7 Years
• Oracle WebLogic 12c/fusion middleware Required - 7 Years
• Oracle apex administration and support Required - 5 Years
• Oracle DB migration from Solaris to Linux (database 12c/11g) Required - 10 Years
• Oracle database backup/restore/RMAN/Dataguard Required - 10 Years
• Oracle performance tuning/database maintenance/management Required - 10 Years
• On-call production support Required - 10 Years
• Oracle cloud setup/AWS/Azure administration Required - 3 Years
• Windows/SQL server/IIS administration Required - 5 Years
• oracle database 19c and above Required - 1 Years