Senior Cloud Engineer - OCI

Oman Investment Authority; Muscat; On-site; OMR 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Oman Investment Authority seeks a senior Cloud Strategy and Operations lead to drive the utilization of OCI and AWS resources in line with business goals. You will collaborate with senior leadership to shape the cloud roadmap, establish governance, and ensure scalable, cost-efficient infrastructure.

The role requires deep expertise in cloud architecture, IaC, automation, and security, with a track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering strategic cloud initiatives across OCI and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for OCI and AWS resources.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define cloud strategy and governance.
• Design, deploy, and manage OCI and AWS environments following best practices.
• Implement IaC for automated provisioning, scaling, and management.
• Monitor performance, cost, security, and compliance of cloud resources.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Stay updated on OCI and AWS releases and promotions.

Skills

Cloud engineering

IaC

Automation

DevOps

Python scripting

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

OCI

AWS

Job description

Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for the optimal utilization of OCI and AWS resources aligning with the organization s business goals and technology objectives Collaborate with senior leadership to define and refine the cloud strategy ensuring that OCI and AWS resources are leveraged effectively to meet scalability performance and cost-efficiency targets Analyse industry trends best practices and emerging technologies in the cloud space to provide insights and recommendations for enhancing the organization s cloud infrastructure Establish governance frameworks policies and procedures to ensure compliance with security regulatory and data protection requirements Act as a liaison between technical teams business stakeholders and executive management translating technical concepts into actionable insights for informed decision-making Performance Management amp KPI Tracking Design deploy and manage OCI and AWS environments including compute storage networking and security components following best practices and architectural guidelines Configure and maintain automated infrastructure provisioning scaling and management using infrastructure as Code IaC tools such as Terraform Cloud Formation or equivalent Monitor and optimize the performance availability and cost of OCI and AWS resources proactively identifying and addressing bottlenecks vulnerabilities and areas for improvement Implement and manage security controls including identity and access management IAM encryption network security and compliance monitoring Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to cloud infrastructure collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors as needed Stay up to date with OCI and AWS updates releases and service offerings evaluating their applicability and potential benefits for the organization Mentor and guide junior members of the Cloud Operations team providing technical expertise and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning Collaborate with HR and management to develop training programs workshops and resources to enhance the cloud skills and knowledge of team members Foster effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams ensuring that cloud-related initiatives align with broader organizational objectives Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new team members contributing to the selection process and providing technical guidance during the integration phase Act as a point of contact for stakeholders promoting a customer-centric approach to problem-solving and addressing inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.

Qualification

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master s degree preferred.

Certification

Relevant cloud certifications such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Certified, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or equivalent.

Experience

5 7 years of experience in strategy execution, business performance tracking, or PMO roles. Exposure to KPI governance and strategic reporting in ICT or service-based organizations preferred.

Skills

At least 5 years of equivalent work experience as a Cloud Engineer-OCI or similar role. Proven experience in designing, deploying, and managing complex cloud environments using OCI and AWS services. Strong understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) principles and tools, automation, and DevOps practices. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash. Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects, mentor team members, and collaborate effectively across functional areas. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.