Oracle Cloud Engineer (SME) – REMOTE

JTEC Consulting, LLC; Maryland; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive compensation

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

JTEC Consulting LLC is seeking an Oracle Cloud Senior Engineer (SME) to lead OCI implementation, administration, and optimization for mission-critical DoD realm workloads. The role requires deep OCI IaaS/PaaS, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), Data Safe configuration, and strict security/compliance with DoD STIGs.

The position offers remote work from a U.S.-based location, requires current Secret clearance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams and Oracle Cloud Support to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in data/ software engineering or distributed backend systems.
• 5+ years hands-on OCI experience, with DoD Realm/Cloud One exposure.

Responsibilities

• Architect, provision, scale, and manage secure OCI IaaS and PaaS environments.
• Lead containerization efforts with Docker and Kubernetes; align CI/CD with OCI tooling.
• Administer and optimize Oracle databases; ensure high availability, DR, and performance.
• Analyze OCI costs, monitor utilization, and drive FinOps; liaison to Oracle Cloud Support.

Skills

OCI expertise

Docker

Kubernetes (OKE)

DoD Realm/Cloud One

FinOps

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

OCI IaaS/PaaS

Terraform

MOS/Oracle Support

Oracle Data Safe

Job description

Oracle Cloud Senior Engineer (SME) – REMOTE

San Antonio, TX 78201
JTEC Consulting LLC is a Veteran-Owned Small Business supporting Defense and Intelligence programs. We bring decades of cleared operational experience to advance mission-critical capabilities through agile, modern technology and data solutions.

Security Clearance Requirement: Current Secret

Location Note:Remote from a U.S.-based location

Position Description:
JTEC Consulting is seeking an experienced Oracle Cloud Senior Engineer (SME) to lead the implementation, administration, and optimization of solutions within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). In this role, you will support mission-critical enterprise systems deployed across the Oracle DoD Realm and integrated with the Department of Defense Cloud One ecosystem. Qualified candidates will have subject matter expertise supporting containerized workloads, configuring and managing Oracle Data Safe for continuous compliance, optimizing cloud spend, and serving as the primary operational liaison to Oracle Cloud Support. This position requires deep technical expertise in OCI IaaS/PaaS, container orchestration, multitenant operations, and cloud database security. A current security clearance is strictly required for consideration.

Core Responsibilities:

Cloud Infrastructure and Architecture

• Architect, provision, scale, and manage secure, high-availability IaaS and PaaS environments in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Manage and maintain services within the Oracle DoD Realm and execute workflows aligned with Cloud One’s architectural and operational guardrails
• Design, configure, and operate complex OCI multitenant environments with strict logical isolation, governance policies, and compartmental structures

Containerization and DevOps Enablement

• Lead containerization efforts across the environment, architecting container deployment pipelines and managing workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (Oracle Container Engine for Kubernetes / OKE)
• Collaborate with DevOps and application teams to align CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and infrastructure-as-code practices with OCI native tooling

Database Administration, Security, and Compliance

• Administer, tune, and maintain cloud-based Oracle databases, ensuring high availability (HA), resilience, disaster recovery, and peak performance
• Implement, configure, and monitor Oracle Data Safe
• Enforce database security baselines, user assessment, sensitive data discovery, data masking, and audit compliance.
• Uphold stringent DoD data security, hardening (STIGs), and federal regulatory standards across all compute and database layers

FinOps, Monitoring and Vendor Escalation

• Analyze OCI cost models, monitoring resource utilization metrics, and driving FinOps strategies to eliminate resource waste and ensure contract budget compliance
• Act as the primary technical liaison to Oracle Cloud Support; manage Service Requests (SRs), coordinate severity escalations, and drive root cause analysis (RCA) to resolution
• Partner with cross-functional defense and engineering teams to provide ongoing technical guidance, performance monitoring, and architecture reviews

Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship; no dual citizenship
• Current secret clearance (at a minimum)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline (equivalent years of direct experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent industry recognized certification to meet DoD 8570/8140 baseline compliance (CISSP, CCNA, CAP, CASP+ CE, CCISO, CND, CSSLP, CySA+, GSLC, or SSCP) – copy of current certification required for interview
• 10+ years of progressive experience in data engineering, software engineering, or distributed backend systems
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), with direct experience operating within the Oracle DoD Realm or Cloud One ecosystem
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to support a collaborative, cross-functional team including engineering peers and operational stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to self‑direct and solve complex performance bottlenecks in production distributed environments
• Prior experience delivering platforms within federal, defense, or highly regulated enterprise spaces

Technical Qualifications:

• Hands‑on experience provisioning, configuring, and maintaining environments within the Oracle DoD Realm of OCI
• Direct hands‑on experience supporting or integrating with Cloud One’s OCI environment
• Demonstrated track record managing enterprise‑scale OCI multitenant architectures
• Technical proficiency with containerization platforms and container runtime environments (Docker, Kubernetes/OKE)
• In‑depth background in Oracle cloud‑based database administration, high‑availability configurations, and performance troubleshooting
• Direct experience deploying, configuring, and monitoring Oracle Data Safe
• Practical experience utilizing OCI native cost analysis tools, setting budgets/alerts, and optimizing enterprise cloud consumption
• Experience interfacing directly with Oracle Customer Support / My Oracle Support (MOS) on mission‑critical escalations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Official Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Certifications (e.g., OCI Architect Professional , OCI Operations Associate , or OCI Autonomous Database Specialist)
• Hands‑on experience with Terraform, Ansible, or OCI Resource Manager for infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC)
• Experience implementing DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and RMF accreditation workflows within OCI environments

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Equal Employment Opportunity:
JTEC Consulting LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Benefits and Total Rewards Overview : JTEC Consulting LLC offers a total rewards package to eligible team members:

Elective Insurance & Retirement Benefits: Medical Coverage: Group medical plans with company-paid employee premiums and subsidized dependent options. 401(k) Retirement Plan: Employer match of up to 4%, eligible after three months of service. Life & Disability Insurance: Company-paid Basic Life and Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage (must be elected at hire).

Company-Provided Standard Benefits (Full-Time Employees): *Paid Leave: Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual, company-paid Federal holidays, and floating holidays. Professional Development: Corporate support to maintain active credentials, acquire new certifications, and advance career skills.

Additional Incentives: Eligibility for professional referral bonuses, as well as role‑specific sign‑on or relocation assistance based on contract criteria.*

Compensation:
JTEC offers competitive compensation and benefits to all employees. Salary ranges are advertised based on good faith estimates at the time of posting and reflect pay that JTEC anticipates for successful applicants. The estimated salary range displayed in this posting is dependent upon position requirements, individual qualifications, education, experience, location, and other job‑related factors. Our recruiting team will review candidates’ related experience and desired salary targets during the evaluation process. All qualified candidates will be considered.