Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Improvix Technologies

Washington, DC, United States

27 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Experienced

Experience required

2 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

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Tech stack

Cloud Computing Security Cloud Engineering Continuous Integration Database Development DevOps Monitoring of Systems Identity and Access Management Subnetting Oracle (Applications) Cloud Services Ansible Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF)

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Job description

We are seeking a skilled Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Engineer to support the U.S. Department of State in modernizing and maintaining secure, scalable cloud environments. The OCI Engineer will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud solutions while ensuring compliance with federal security requirements. This is a fully onsite role requiring an active Secret clearance with Top Secret eligibility., * Design, deploy, and manage Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services, including compute, networking, storage, and database solutions

Configure and maintain Virtual Cloud Networks (VCNs), subnets, gateways, and load balancers to support mission-critical applications
Implement cloud security best practices in alignment with federal compliance frameworks (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP)
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools
Monitor system performance, optimize cost, and ensure high availability within OCI environments
Troubleshoot and resolve complex OCI-related issues, providing escalation support when needed
Collaborate with security, development, and operations teams on cloud migrations and enterprise modernization initiatives
Maintain detailed documentation of architectures, configurations, and operational processes

Requirements

Active Secret clearance with Top Secret eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
5+ years of experience as a Cloud Engineer, with at least 2 years working specifically in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
Strong knowledge of OCI compute, storage, IAM, networking, and database services
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
Experience with cloud security, compliance, and monitoring solutions
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to support mission-critical federal systems
Familiarity with Oracle container Engine for Kubernetes(OKE) and Docker.

Preferred Skills

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect certification(s)
Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments integrating OCI and on-premises systems
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation frameworks
Hands-on experience supporting the Department of State or other federal civilian agencies
Strong knowledge of federal IT security standards and accreditation processes