Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer

Data Staff, Inc is in need of an Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Richmond, VA.

• This position is on-site.
• Some after-hours and weekend hours required based on workload.
• Candidate must participate in on‑call rotation.

• 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 Web Logic 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 Dev Ops 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

• 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 Web Logic 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
• Web Logic administration (patching/maintenance)
• Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) 24ai
• PSU patching Oracle DB using Fleet Management Tool
• Experience with DBaaS in OCI
• Proficiency in Git Lab and Ansible scripting
• Oracle Data Guard
• 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
• 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 (Desired)
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Git Lab CI (Desired)
• Understanding of microservices architecture and API integration (Desired)

• 5 Years
  - Oracle APEX administration and support.
• 10 Years
  - Oracle DB migration from Solaris to Linux (database 12c/11g)
• 10 Years
  - Oracle performance tuning/database maintenance/management.
• 10 Years
  - On‑call production support
• Oracle database 19c and above.

• 7 Years
  - Oracle Web Logic 12c/fusion middleware.
• 3 Years
  - Oracle Cloud setup/AWS/Azure administration

This position is available on a corp‑to‑corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package
. Data Staff, Inc. offers medical, dental and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long‑term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.