Senior Associate - OCI Technical Architect and Database Administrator

PwC South East Asia Consulting; Kampung Malaysia Tambahan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC South East Asia Consulting seeks an experienced OCI Technical Architect and DBA to lead cloud design and migrations on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. This hands‑on role requires deep OCI knowledge, security, performance, and cost optimization.

You will define the cloud strategy, drive IaC with Terraform and Ansible, and ensure high availability using RAC, Data Guard, and DR solutions while collaborating with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of IT experience with at least 3 years in a dedicated cloud architecture role.

Responsibilities

• Architect Cloud Solutions: design end‑to‑end OCI solutions (IaaS, PaaS, serverless) with ADB/DBCS.
• Develop Cloud Strategy: define OCI adoption strategy, standards, and blueprints.
• Lead Technical Design: run design sessions translating business needs to technical specs.
• IaC: drive automation using Terraform, Ansible and OCI services.
• Security & Compliance: implement OCI security services, align with policies.
• Cost Optimization: monitor OCI usage and optimize costs while preserving performance.
• Migration & Modernization: plan and execute large on‑prem to OCI migrations.
• Performance & Reliability: design highly available architectures with AD/FD/DR.
• Stakeholder Communication: present designs to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Stay Current: evaluate new OCI services and trends to maintain competitiveness.

Skills

OCI Architect

Cloud Architecture

IaC/Automation

Python scripting

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Cloud strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

OCI DevOps

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Docker

Kubernetes

GoldenGate

RMAN

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced OCI Technical Architect and Database Administrator (DBA) to lead the design and implementation the cloud solutions on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The candidate is a hands‑on technical expert with a deep understanding of OCI services, architecture best practices, and enterprise‑scale cloud deployments. The candidate will be a key player in defining the cloud strategy, architecting robust, scalable, secure, and cost‑effective cloud environments, and implementing the complex migration process. This role requires a blend of technical depth, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions.

• Architect Cloud Solutions: Design and architect comprehensive, end‑to‑end cloud solutions on OCI, including IaaS, PaaS, and serverless architectures, that align with business requirements for scalability, high availability, security, and performance and managing the Oracle Autonomous Database (ADB) and Oracle Database Cloud Service (DBCS).
• Develop Cloud Strategy: Define and evolve the organization's OCI adoption strategy, architecture standards, and best practices. Create and maintain architectural blueprints and roadmaps for cloud infrastructure.
• Lead Technical Design: Lead technical design sessions, working closely with stakeholders, developers and security teams to translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications and deployment plans.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Drive the adoption of automation and IaC principles using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and OCI native services to provision and manage cloud resources.
• Security & Compliance: Architect secure cloud environments by implementing OCI security services (e.g., VCN Security Lists, Network Security Groups, IAM, Cloud Guard, OCI Vault). Ensure solutions comply with industry regulations and company security policies.
• Cost Optimization: Monitor and analyze OCI usage and costs, identifying opportunities for optimization without compromising performance or security.
• Migration & Modernization: Lead the technical planning and execution of large‑scale migrations from on‑premise data centers to OCI. Architect solutions for modernizing legacy applications using cloud‑native services.
• Performance & Reliability: Design highly available and resilient architectures using OCI features like Availability Domains, Fault Domains, and Disaster Recovery solutions.
• Stakeholder Communication: Present architectural designs and proposals to technical and non‑technical stakeholders, clearly articulating the benefits, risks, and trade‑offs of different solutions.
• Stay Current: Continuously research and evaluate new OCI services, features, and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions and maintain a competitive edge.

Database Administration (DBA)

• Database Management: Perform all routine database administration tasks, including installation, configuration, patching, upgrading, and cloning of Oracle databases (12c, 19c, 21c etc).
• Performance Tuning: Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement proactive measures to ensure high availability and optimal performance of critical systems.
• High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Manage and maintain Oracle's high‑availability technologies, such as Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC), Data Guard, and GoldenGate.
• Backup & Recovery: Design, implement, and manage robust backup and recovery strategies using RMAN and other tools to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
• Security: Implement and manage database security, including user access, auditing, and encryption to comply with security policies.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex database‑related issues promptly and effectively.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, procedures, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• 4+ years of experience in IT, with at least 3 years in a dedicated cloud architecture role.
• 3 years of deep, hands‑on experience as a Technical Architect on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Demonstrable expertise in core OCI services, including:
• Networking: VCN, Subnets, Security Lists, Network Security Groups, VCN Peering, FastConnect, VPN Connect.
• Compute: Bare Metal, VM, Container Engine for Kubernetes (OKE), Functions.
• Security: IAM, Security Zones, Cloud Guard, Vault, WAF, OCI Bastion.
• Observability & Management: Monitoring, Logging, Service Connector Hub.
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, especially Terraform.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and management of cloud resources.
• Experience with DevOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, OCI DevOps).
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, agile environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with other public cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of Oracle technologies beyond OCI (e.g., Oracle Fusion Middleware, E‑Business Suite).
• Experience with multi‑cloud or hybrid cloud architectures.
• Knowledge of other database technologies (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps practices.
• Experience working in a regulated industry (e.g., Banking, Telecommunications).