VDH Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer

VDH Database Administrator
VENDOR MAXIMUM SUBMITTAL RATE: $84.77hr.

*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.

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

Desirable Skills:

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

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

Required/Desired Skills

SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof Experienceoracle grid control to include version 13cRequired7Yearsoracle weblogic 12c/fusion middlewareHighly desired7Yearsoracle apex administration and support Required5Yearsoracle db migration from solaris to linux (database 12c/11g)Required10Yearsoracle database backup/restore/rman/dataguardRequired10Yearsoracle performance tuning/database maintenance/managementRequired10Yearson-call production supportRequired10Yearsoracle cloud setup/AWS/AzureadministrationDesired3YearsWindows/sql server/IIS administrationHighly desired5Yearsoracle database 19c and aboveRequired0
Questions

No.QuestionQuestion1Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement?Question2Please list candidate's email address.Question3Is candidate willing and able to work ONSITE in Richmond, VA 100% of the time once restrictions are lifted? This is REQUIRED, NO exception.Question4Does candidate acknowledge the requirement to work after-hours and weekend hours, based on workload, and to participate in on-call rotation?Question5In what city/state does candidate reside? Question6How soon after an offer can your candidate start?