Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer

Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer (806807) Pls Note: Some after-hours and weekend hours required based on workload- Candidate must participate in on-call rotation. Candidate is expected to be at the office 5 days a week. They should be able to provide after hours and weekend support to apply patches and other maintenance activities. Location: Richmond 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 WebLogic 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 · WebLogic administration(patching/maintenance) · Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) 24ai · PSU Patching oracle db using Fleet Management Tool · Experience with DBaaS in OCI · Proficiency in Gitlab and Ansible scripting · Oracle dataguard 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 JavaScript · 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 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 WebLogic 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 DevOps 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 Skills & Experience Requirements · Certification in Oracle technologies such as OCIP, OCP, or OCE · Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI · Understanding of microservices architecture and API integration Oracle Grid Control (including version 13c) – Required – 7+ years Oracle WebLogic 12c / Fusion Middleware – Highly Desired – 7+ years Oracle APEX Administration & Support – Required – 5+ years Oracle Database Migration from Solaris to Linux (Oracle Database 11g/12c) – Required – 10+ years Oracle Database Backup, Restore, RMAN & Data Guard – Required – 10+ years Oracle Performance Tuning, Database Maintenance & Administration – Required – 10+ years On-Call Production Support – Required – 10+ years Oracle Cloud Setup, AWS & Azure Administration – Desired – 3+ years Windows, SQL Server & IIS Administration – Highly Desired – 5+ years Oracle Database 19c and Above – Required – Experience required (years not specified) Aimwel