Principal OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure) Architect Ex-Oracle

Minimum 10 years of experience architecting solutions for large enterprise systems, with a strong focus on cloud technologies.

• Extensive hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), including networking, storage, and system administration.
• Proven expertise in Oracle products, including SaaS applications (ERP, WMS, HCM), Oracle Fusion Middleware, and Oracle Databases.
• Proficiency in cloud deployment tools such as Ansible and Terraform, with a solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
• Strong scripting skills in Unix/Linux Shell, Perl, Ansible, and Python.
• Experience with Java and SQL programming is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills:
• Deep understanding of cloud networking, including VCN design, subnet management, security lists, and load balancing in OCI.
• Strong background in system administration, particularly in managing Unix/Linux environments and Oracle technologies.
• Knowledge of HA/DR strategies, including implementation and management in cloud environments.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication skills, capable of conveying technical solutions to both executive and technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to addressing customer needs and system performance issues

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and Implement Cloud Solutions: Design and build robust cloud architectures on OCI, focusing on networking, storage, and system administration to solve complex customer challenges.
• Network Design and Optimization: Influence the design, capacity planning, and performance tuning of networking components within OCI to ensure scalable and reliable cloud solutions.
• System Administration: Manage and optimize system resources, including operating systems, middleware, and databases, to maintain high availability and performance in OCI environments.
• Customer Interaction: Serve as the technical point of contact for customers, providing expert guidance on network architecture and system administration during escalations and critical situations.
• Cloud Monitoring and Management: Leverage Oracle Cloud Observability and Management technologies to create comprehensive monitoring solutions, including the development of dashboards and alerts for proactive system management.
• High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR): Design and implement HA/DR solutions tailored to customer needs, ensuring business continuity and resilience in OCI deployments.
• Technical Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable solutions, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and Oracle best practices.
• Automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Utilize tools like Ansible and Terraform to automate cloud deployments, improving efficiency and reducing manual intervention.