Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Valiant Technologies LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC seeks an Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Engineer/SME with Oracle Database experience to join the CAEIO program for the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology. This role focuses on modernizing consular IT infrastructure and databases globally.

You will design and implement OCI capabilities, manage Exadata CS, IAM with Okta, and work with Agile teams; candidates should have extensive OCI/Oracle experience and the ability to operate in federal government environments.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level Oracle/OCI design and implementation experience.
• Experience migrating applications and databases to OCI.
• Experience with IaC development and deployment.
• Experience as Oracle Database Engineer/DBA.
• Experience with Oracle Exadata in enterprise environments.
• Experience running databases on Linux (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Agile development environment with Scrum.
• Strong DevOps practices including CI/CD.
• Customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and sustain enterprise OCI capabilities.
• Manage Oracle Database platforms including Exadata CS.
• Oversee network, compute, and storage infrastructure.
• Lead cloud management, monitoring, and security.
• Implement IAM with Okta.
• Control cost and resource management within OCI.
• Migrate applications and databases to OCI.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Security.
• Serve as OCI SME in technical and management discussions.
• Develop IaC automation within OCI.
• Support transition-to-operations activities and training.

Skills

OCI design

Oracle Database

IaC (Infrastructure as Code)

Agile / Scrum

DevOps practices

Exadata CS

Linux (Oracle/ MySQL/ PostgreSQL)

Migration to OCI

Customer-facing

Education

BS/BA or higher

Tools

Okta

Exadata Cloud Services

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Summary:

Client is seeking an Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Engineer/SME with Oracle Database experience to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. The qualified applicant will become part of Department of State (DOS) Consular Affairs Enterprise Infrastructure Operations (CAEIO) Program, for the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT). This initiative provides IT Operations and Maintenance to modernize the legacy networks, applications, and databases supporting consular services globally

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, deploy, and sustain enterprise Oracle Cloud infrastructure (OCI) capabilities including:
• Oracle Database platforms including Exadata Cloud Services (CS)
• Infrastructure including Network, Compute, and Storage
• Cloud Management, Monitoring and Security
• Identity Management integrated with Okta
• Cost and Resource Management within OCI
• Support the development OCI capabilities that meet Application and Database requirements for Disaster Recovery of domestic and overseas systems.
• Support the migration of existing consular Applications and Oracle Databases from on-premises environments to OCI.
• Collaborate with team members in Engineering, Operations, and Security to develop solutions that meet Federal and Department of State security guidelines.
• Serve as OCI SME in Technical and Management discussions.
• Support the development and use of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) automation within OCI.
• Support Transition to Operations activities to include training of Operational personnel in management of OCI services and integration of Monitoring.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA (high school diploma or equivalent AND four additional years of experience may substitute for degree) Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D
• At least two years of recent experience designing, developing, implementing, and sustaining OCI solutions.
• Experience migrating Applications and Oracle Databases from on-premises environments to OCI.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development and deployment.
• Experience as Oracle Database Engineer and/or Oracle Database Administrator.
• Experience with Oracle Exadatas in enterprise environments.
• Experience running databases on Red Hat and/or Oracle Linux (Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL).
• Experience working in an Agile development environment and following Scrum methodologies.
• Strong understanding of modern DevOps practices, including automation, continuous delivery, continuous deployment, and continuous integration methodologies.
• Ability to problem-solve individually or with team members.
• Experience with customer facing efforts

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• At least three years of experience with responsibilities similar to those of this position.
• Advanced OCI (Professional) Certifications.
• Experience as an OCI Engineer/SME working on federal government projects/programs

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.