Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Job Richmond area,Virginia USA,IT/Tech

Our government client is looking for an experienced Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Engineer on an onsite 12+ months renewable contract role in Richmond, VA.

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 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

Required Skills

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 Web Logic 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

Additional Requirements

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 Java Script
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
Desirable

Skills:
Certification in Oracle technologies such as OCIP, OCP, or OCE
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Git Lab CI
Understanding of microservices architecture and API integration

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

7 years of oracle grid control to include version 13c Required
7 years of oracle weblogic 12c/fusion middleware Highly desired
5 years of oracle apex administration and support Required
10 years of oracle db migration from solaris to linux (database 12c/11g) Required
10 years of oracle database backup/restore/rman/dataguard Required
10 years of oracle performance tuning/database maintenance/management Required
10 years of on‑call production support Required
3 years of oracle cloud setup/AWS/Azure administration Desired
5 years of Windows/sql server/IIS administration Highly desired
oracle database 19c and above Required

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