Oracle OCI Cloud engineer

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Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer (Richmond, VA)

• Manage and administer Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) environments, including database, middleware, and infrastructure components.
• Provide expertise in Oracle Application Express (APEX), Oracle REST Data Services (ORDS), Oracle Web Logic Server, and Oracle Database 19c/26ai.
• Plan, execute, and document database upgrades, migrations (e.g., from Solaris to Linux), and conversions.
• Implement and manage database backup, recovery, and replication strategies using RMAN and Oracle Data Guard.
• Configure and maintain high-availability and disaster recovery solutions for critical systems.
• Optimize and tune database and application performance; implement best practices for security and maintenance.
• Administer Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) for monitoring and management.
• Perform patching and maintenance of Oracle databases and middleware, including after-hours and weekend support as needed.
• Automate routine tasks using shell scripting, Ansible, and Git Lab CI/CD tools.
• Support and maintain Oracle APEX applications and ORDS services.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and Dev Ops teams for seamless application deployment.
• Participate in on‑call rotation, providing 24/7 support and troubleshooting critical production issues.
• Ensure thorough documentation and knowledge transfer on Oracle OCI environment management.
• Stay current with emerging cloud, database, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Utilize strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills to interact with team members and stakeholders.

• Oracle certifications (OCIP, OCP, OCE)
• Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), Windows/SQL Server/IIS administration, and microservices/API integration.