Oracle Cloud Solution Architect

DMI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 158,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

On-site work

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DMI is seeking an Oracle Cloud Solution Architect to lead design, implementation, and optimization of scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions. You will align with operational, security, and compliance requirements, guiding end-to-end architecture for OCI migrations and integrations.

Responsibilities include ensuring high availability, performing data migrations to OCI EXACS/EXACC, and driving performance tuning, cost optimization, and governance in a complex enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Oracle database technologies and enterprise architecture.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Strong experience with Oracle Exadata (on-prem and cloud – EXACS/EXACC).
• Proven experience in large-scale cloud migration projects (lift-and-shift and modernization).

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture design for Oracle Cloud (OCI) solutions including compute, storage, networking, and database services.
• Design and implement high availability and full-service disaster recovery across OCI regions.
• Architect migrations from on-premises Exadata to OCI, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.
• Collaborate with DBA, application, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Provide guidance on Oracle Autonomous Database, AIOps, and AI-enabled capabilities within OCI.

Skills

Oracle Cloud

OCI expertise

HA/DR design

Security & Compliance

Migration experience

Public sector experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MS Visio

Excel

PowerPoint

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

DMI is a leading provider of digital services and technology solutions, headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA. With a focus on end-to-end managed IT services, including managed mobility, cloud, cybersecurity, network operations, and application development, DMI supports public sector agencies and commercial enterprises around the globe. Recognized as a Top Workplace, DMI is committed to delivering secure, efficient, and cost-effective solutions that drive measurable results. Learn more at www.dminc.com

About The Opportunity

DMI, LLC is seeking an Oracle Cloud Solution Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions aligned with operational, security, and compliance requirements.

The Oracle Cloud Solution Architect will provide end-to-end architectural leadership and technical oversight for:

• Migration of Oracle databases and applications to OCI (EXACS/EXACC)
• Design and implementation of high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) architectures
• Integration of Oracle Cloud services with on-prem and hybrid environments
• Performance optimization, cost management, and operational efficiency
• Alignment with cybersecurity, compliance, and data governance policies.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead architecture design for Oracle Cloud (OCI) solutions, including compute, storage, networking, and database services.
• Design and implement high availability and full-service disaster recovery (DR) solutions across OCI regions.
• Architect migrations from on-premises Exadata to OCI (EXACS/EXACC), ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.
• Collaborate with DBA, application, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Provide guidance on Oracle Autonomous Database, AIOps, and AI-enabled capabilities within OCI.
• Establish best practices for performance tuning, capacity planning, and cost optimization.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, FTA guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex production issues.
• Develop architecture documentation, runbooks, SOPs, and knowledge transfer artifacts.
• Mentor internal teams and support skill development in OCI technologies.
• Engage with Oracle and third-party vendors to align solutions.
• Apply concepts of application architecture and service orientation to assist customer teams responsible for developing HA application requirements in specific functional areas.
• Coordinate work to prevent overlap and ensure alignment with Enterprise Architecture Framework, IT strategy, SDLC, strategic drivers, and standards.
• Prepare as-is and to-be application architecture artifacts, including system connect diagrams, application reference models, software requirements documents, interface descriptions, data dictionaries, performance monitoring and logging specifications, high availability and scaling designs, DR concepts and designs, and application staging plans.
• Work with data and infrastructure architects and software program managers to ensure integrity, high availability, and scalability of application systems and plans within the context of the overall Enterprise Architecture.
• Guide the work of business systems/business case analysts and documentation specialists.

Qualifications

Education and Years of Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Communications, Finance, or in a related discipline, or equivalent experience;
• Level 3 (Senior-level): eight (8) or more years of relevant experience.

Additional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in Oracle database technologies and enterprise architecture.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Strong experience with Oracle Exadata (on-prem and cloud – EXACS/EXACC).
• Proven experience in large-scale cloud migration projects (lift-and-shift and modernization).
• Deep understanding of HA/DR architectures, Data Guard, RMAN, and backup/recovery strategies.
• Experience with networking concepts (VCN, subnets, load balancers, VPN, FastConnect).
• Strong knowledge of security, identity management, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional solution architecture experience and familiarity with architecture patterns and design, with emphasis on performance tuning, logging, and monitoring, microservices, and cloud; high availability/scaling solutioning; and software development skills.
• Strong analytical, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
• Experience using MS Visio or other data or application visualization software to document application architecture.
• Experience using MS Excel to perform basic software requirements documentation.
• Familiarity with MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
• Experience coordinating software requirements and working with development teams.
• Proven ability to plan and deploy custom COTS and middleware application programs and process improvements.
• Experience managing teams of programmers for the deployment of large, complex web and mobile applications.
• Experience performing the application architecture function, from conception to deployment, of a large government multi‑agency solution.

Required Skills & Certifications

• Oracle Cloud certifications (e.g., OCI Architect Professional).
• Experience with PeopleSoft (FSCM, HCM, EPM) and SOA/OIC integrations.
• Exposure to AI/ML and AIOps tools within the OCI ecosystem.
• Experience in public sector or transit systems (highly desirable).
• Knowledge of multi‑cloud or hybrid cloud architectures (AWS/Azure + OCI).
• Familiarity with DevOps, automation (Terraform, Ansible), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in managing mission‑critical, high‑availability environments with near 100% uptime expectations.
• PMP, TOGAF, or similar architecture/project management certifications.
• Experience in the transit industry.
• Experience integrating legacy applications or data sources across a J2EE, MS.NET, and/or legacy mainframe or mini environment.
• At least three (3) years of experience implementing architectural patterns and designs for web and mobile applications.
• Hands‑on experience designing and implementing HA and scaling solutions in a complex, multi‑application architecture, including cloud.
• Expertise in integrating complex HA designs within complex network environments supporting multiple web and mobile applications.
• Experience planning and deploying a business process management solution and/or a workflow engine within a large enterprise software deployment.

Citizenship Status Required: Must be eligible to work in the United States

Physical Requirements: Not required for this position.

Location: Washington Metropolitan Area (DMV), but will be required to work on-site at one of the following locations:

• Hyattsville, MD 20785
• Washington, DC 20024
• Alexandria, VA 22314

Minimum Salary Rate $157,616

Median Salary Rate $197,020

Working at DMI

DMI Is a Diverse, Prosperous, And Rewarding Place To Work. Our Culture Is Shaped By Five Core Values That Guide How We Work, Grow, And Succeed Together

• Do What’s Right – We lead with honesty and integrity.
• Own the Outcome – We take responsibility and deliver.
• Deliver for Our Customers – We are relentless about delivering value.
• Think Bold, Act Smart – We innovate with purpose.
• Win Together – We collaborate and celebrate our success.

These values aren’t just ideals—they show up in how we support every part of your well‑being:

• Convenience/Concierge – Virtual health visits, commuter perks, pet insurance, and entertainment discounts that make life easier.
• Development – Annual performance reviews, tuition assistance, and internal career growth opportunities to help you thrive.
• Financial – Generous 401(k) matches, life and disability insurance, and financial wellness tools to support your future.
• Recognition – Annual awards, service anniversaries, referral bonuses, and peer‑to‑peer shoutouts that spotlight your achievements.
• Wellness – Healthcare coverage, wellness programs, flu shots, and biometric screenings to support your health.

DMI values employees for their talents and contributions, and we take pride in helping our customers achieve their goals. Because when we live our values, we all win together.

• No Agencies Please

Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US citizenship may be required for some positions.

Job ID: 2026-28875