Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer

SMX Services and Consulting, Inc.

$110K — $140K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of Oracle Database Administration and OCI experience
  • Deep knowledge of Oracle APEX, ORDS, Fusion Middleware, and WebLogic Server
  • Hands-on experience with Oracle Database upgrades and DBaaS on OCI
  • Proficiency in RMAN backup, recovery, and disaster recovery techniques
  • Expertise in Linux/Unix systems, shell scripting, and database performance tuning

Responsibilities

  • Design and manage OCI environments effectively
  • Administer databases and WebLogic, ensuring optimal performance
  • Oversee database upgrades and migrations seamlessly
  • Configure robust backup and disaster recovery solutions
  • Perform maintenance and troubleshooting for WebLogic environments
  • Automate tasks using scripting and CI/CD tools
  • Collaborate with teams to enhance application deployments
  • Provide comprehensive production support and root cause analysis

Benefits

  • Opportunities for onsite and hybrid work arrangements
  • Access to advanced training and certification programs
  • Collaborative team environment fostering innovation
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Support for work-life balance initiatives
Full Job Description
Role: Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer
Location: Richmond, VA 23219 (Onsite/Hybrid as applicable)
Duration: 07/27/2026 - 06/30/2027
Interview: Webcam Interview

Preferred Certification
  • Oracle Certified Implementation Professional (OCIP)
  • Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
  • Oracle Certified Expert (OCE)

Required Experience
  • 10+ years of hands-on Oracle Database Administration and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) experience.
  • Extensive experience with:
    • Oracle Application Express (APEX) 18+
    • Oracle REST Data Services (ORDS) 22+
    • Oracle WebLogic Server 14 (Fusion Middleware & WebLogic Suite)
    • Oracle Database 19c & 26ai
    • Container Databases (CDB) & Pluggable Databases (PDB)
    • Oracle Database upgrades from 19c to 26ai
    • Oracle DBaaS on OCI
    • Oracle Data Guard
    • RMAN backup, recovery, and disaster recovery
    • Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) 24ai
    • Oracle Grid Control 13c
    • Fleet Management Tool (PSU Patching)
    • PDB Cloning
    • Linux/Unix Administration & Shell Scripting
    • GitLab and Ansible automation
    • WebLogic Administration, patching, and maintenance

Required Skills Matrix
Skill Experience Oracle Grid Control 13c 7+ Years Oracle APEX Administration & Support 5+ Years Oracle Database Migration (Solaris to Linux - 11g/12c) 10+ Years Oracle Backup/Restore, RMAN & Data Guard 10+ Years Oracle Performance Tuning, Database Maintenance & Administration 10+ Years Production On-Call Support 10+ Years
  • Strong kn Additional Qualificationsowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure architecture.
  • Experience designing High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions.
  • Expertise with Oracle OEM Cloud Control monitoring and management.
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Proficiency in Python and JavaScript scripting.
  • Strong understanding of database security best practices.
  • Expertise in database performance tuning and optimization.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to provide 24x7 production support when required.

Desired Skills
  • Experience with Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD.
  • Understanding of Microservices architecture and API integrations.
  • Oracle WebLogic 12c/Fusion Middleware (7+ years).
  • Oracle Cloud Setup, AWS, or Azure Administration (3+ years).
  • Windows Server, SQL Server, and IIS Administration (5+ years).
  • Oracle Database 19c and above.

Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and manage Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) environments.
  • Administer Oracle Databases, WebLogic, APEX, and ORDS environments.
  • Perform database upgrades, migrations, and platform conversions.
  • Configure and maintain backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery solutions using RMAN and Data Guard.
  • Administer WebLogic environments, including patching and maintenance.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Oracle database performance.
  • Automate administrative tasks using Shell scripting, Ansible, and GitLab.
  • Collaborate with Development and DevOps teams to support application deployments.
  • Provide proactive production support, issue resolution, and root cause analysis.
  • Maintain technical documentation and promote Oracle OCI best practices.

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