OCI Cloud Architects & Engineers (Air-Gapped & High-Assurance)

Talisman; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talisman is seeking an expert in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to architect and build a sovereign air-gapped OCI platform. You will lead the engineering of a secure, high-assurance cloud environment using IaC, Terraform, and Zero Trust principles.

The role involves designing an isolated, landing-zone baseline with Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE) and implementing end-to-end security, identity management, and monitoring across a global, hybrid delivery model.

Qualifications

• Deep hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE).
• Advanced proficiency in Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with Zero Trust models and isolated/air-gapped networks.
• Active High-Level Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Air-Gapped Build: Architect and engineer a fully isolated OCI cloud platform with zero public cloud connectivity.
• Landing Zone Engineering: Build and maintain a robust, scalable landing-zone baseline using Terraform / IaC.
• Kubernetes Orchestration: Deploy and manage OKE tailored for secure workloads.
• Zero Trust Security: Implement end-to-end security, identity, network isolation, and monitoring controls.

Skills

OCI expertise

Kubernetes

Zero Trust

Terraform / IaC

Security architecture

Tools

Terraform IaC

OKE

Job description

Are you an expert in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) looking for a high-impact, mission-critical international engagement?

We are seeking top-tier Cloud Architects and Engineers to design and build a secure, air-gapped OCI platform from the ground up!

In this role, you will lead the engineering of a sovereign, high-assurance cloud environment using Infrastructure as Code and Zero Trust architecture.

• Location: International (Hybrid delivery model)
• Start Date: October 2026
• Commitment: 40 hours/week (12-month prototype scope)
• Contract Type: Open to Freelancers / ZZP, Direct Hire, and Agency Suppliers

What You’ll Be Doing

• Air-Gapped Build: Architect and engineer a fully isolated OCI cloud platform with zero public cloud connectivity.
• Landing Zone Engineering: Build and maintain a robust, scalable landing-zone baseline using Terraform / IaC.
• Kubernetes Orchestration: Deploy and manage Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE) tailored for secure workloads.
• Zero Trust Security: Implement end-to-end security, identity, network isolation, and monitoring controls across high-assurance environments.

What We’re Looking For

• Deep hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and OKE.
• Advanced proficiency in Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with Zero Trust models and isolated/air-gapped network architectures.
• Active High-Level Security Clearance is required.