Full Time Only - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Engineer - Washington, DC / Sterling, VA (Hybrid)

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and optimize Oracle cloud infrastructure and database environments supporting federal government technology initiatives. The ideal candidate will have recent hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Oracle Database administration, Oracle Exadata, and migrating on-premises Oracle databases to OCI. Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps practices, automation, and Linux administration is essential. Candidates with experience supporting federal IT environments and mission-critical government systems are strongly preferred. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, configure, and maintain Oracle Cloud Infrastructure environments. Administer, troubleshoot, and optimize Oracle databases across cloud and on-premises environments. Support Oracle Exadata infrastructure, including performance tuning, configuration, and operational maintenance. Plan and execute migrations of on-premises Oracle databases to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration. Implement DevOps practices and automation workflows to improve deployment efficiency and operational reliability. Administer and troubleshoot Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and/or Oracle Linux environments. Monitor infrastructure performance, availability, security, and resource utilization. Implement cloud security controls, access management, backup strategies, disaster recovery, and operational best practices. Collaborate with database, infrastructure, security, and application teams to deliver reliable cloud solutions.

At least 2 years of recent, hands-on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) engineering experience. Strong experience in Oracle Database administration or database engineering. Hands-on experience with Oracle Exadata. Demonstrated experience migrating on-premises Oracle databases to OCI. Experience with Infrastructure as Code, DevOps, scripting, and infrastructure automation. Practical experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and/or Oracle Linux. Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure and database performance issues. Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting federal government IT environments. Experience working with classified or security-sensitive infrastructure. Knowledge of cloud security, identity and access management, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery. Familiarity with enterprise-scale cloud migration and infrastructure modernization initiatives. Security and Eligibility Requirements Must be a U.S. citizen. Must hold an active Secret security clearance. Must be eligible to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Must currently reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Must be available to work remotely with up to one day per week onsite in the Washington, DC / Sterling, VA area. Compensation and Work Schedule

Target annual compensation: $175,000 $185,000, subject to confirmation of the compensation structure. Work hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM. Work model: Primarily remote, with up to one onsite day per week.