GDI - Cloud Architect

Job Description

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We are seeking an accomplished Senior Oracle Cloud Solution Architect to play a critical role in a high-profile, large-scale cloud migration project. In this position, you will provide technical leadership in the design and implementation of complex enterprise solutions on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), ensuring all aspects of the migration align with business objectives, industry best practices, and security standards.

You will collaborate with multiple teams to architect and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions. Experience with Oracle Autonomous Database, Oracle Analytics Cloud, and Oracle Exadata is highly desired. A deep understanding of modern cloud development methodologies and a proven track record of delivering successful cloud transformation projects are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the architectural design and end-to-end solution strategy for migrating on-premises systems and applications to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
• Engage with stakeholders to capture requirements and translate business needs into robust, cloud-native solution architectures.
• Develop and maintain cloud architecture standards, reference models, and best practices, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture.
• Architect solutions encompassing Oracle Autonomous Database, Oracle Analytics Cloud, and Oracle Exadata while integrating with other OCI services as needed.
• Provide expert guidance on cloud security, compliance, high availability, and disaster recovery best practices.
• Oversee the technical realization of the migration, ensuring quality, performance, cost optimization, and adherence to project schedules.
• Mentor technical teams, conduct architecture/design reviews, and facilitate knowledge transfer on cloud-native principles and tools.
• Stay current with advancements in cloud technologies, recommending improvements to keep solutions at the forefront of innovation.

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, with a minimum of 5 years in solution architecture roles.
• Demonstrated expertise designing and delivering enterprise solutions on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of modern cloud development methodologies (DevOps, CI/CD, microservices, Infrastructure as Code, Agile, etc.).
• Experience architecting solutions with one or more of the following: Oracle Autonomous Database, PeopleSoft, Oracle Analytics Cloud, Oracle Exadata.
• Deep knowledge of cloud security, networking, identity management, and governance.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Relevant Oracle Cloud certifications (e.g., Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional) strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with large-scale cloud migration or digital transformation projects.
• Experience with DoD/Army enterprise applications
• Knowledge of legacy-to-cloud migration patterns, data migration strategies, and hybrid cloud solutions.
• Experience with automation, scripting, and integrating monitoring/management tools.
• Familiarity with enterprise compliance standards and regulatory requirements in cloud environments.
• Experience with additional Oracle SaaS/PaaS/IaaS offerings is a plus.

Qualifications

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $97,500 to $199,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
Career Level - IC4

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