Oracle Cloud Architect

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*This is an exempt position. Salary* commensurate  *with experience* Job Title: Oracle Cloud Architect

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid - 2 days remote)

Duration: 12 Months (with potential for extension)

Start Date: estimated - 10/1

W2 Hourly Rate: $70/hour

Application Deadline: 9/8

Overview:

We are seeking an Oracle Cloud Architect

who will support our NYC client. This role will design secure, scalable OCI-focused cloud architectures, standards, governance models, and hybrid/multi-cloud integration patterns while partnering with business and technical teams. The consultant will guide engineering teams, support migration and Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives, and work a 37.5-hour week on a hybrid schedule.

Duties:

• Design OCI-focused cloud architectures, standards, governance models, frameworks, and architecture patterns that support scalable, secure, and resilient solutions.
• Partner with business stakeholders and technical teams to translate requirements into cloud, hybrid infrastructure, networking, security, and migration architectures.
• Develop high availability, disaster recovery, and multi-cloud architecture approaches across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Define and expand Infrastructure-as-Code and automation practices using Terraform, Ansible, and API/CLI automation.
• Guide engineering teams on cloud implementation practices and support operational requirements including configuration, patching, VLAN/network configuration, backups, monitoring, alerts, and observability.
• Produce architecture documentation and roadmaps, and define monitoring, observability, SLA, SLO, and SLI practices for reliable cloud services.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• 6+ years of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) experience; proficiency in OCI is mandatory.
• 6+ years of hybrid infrastructure experience, including integration of cloud and on-premises environments.
• 4+ years of cloud networking experience, including network and VLAN configuration.
• 6+ years of cloud DevOps and automation experience, including Terraform, Ansible, and API/CLI automation.
• 2+ years of cloud security experience.
• 1+ years of Cloud FinOps experience.
• 2+ years of architecture documentation experience using Visio or Abacus.
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms, services, governance, frameworks, architecture patterns, standards, and best practices.
• Extensive experience with cloud servers and environments, including configuration, patching, backups, system monitoring, and alerts.
• Experience with Oracle database technologies including Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, GoldenGate, RMAN, and database licensing.
• Experience with Oracle platforms and services including Exadata, ExaCC, ExaDB-D, Exascale, DBaaS, and OEM.
• Experience designing High Availability, Disaster Recovery, and Multi-Cloud Architecture solutions.
• Experience with SRE and DevOps practices including monitoring, observability, SLAs, SLOs, and SLIs.
• Experience assessing product architecture and roadmaps.
• 1+ years of AWS experience.
• 1+ years of Microsoft Azure experience.
• 1+ years of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experience.
• Linux administration or network administration skills.
• Proficiency with AI.

Desirable Qualifications:

Current Oracle Cloud Infrastructure certification (OCI Architect Professional or OCI Architect Associate); certification credentials should be submitted when available.

Ready to make a difference? We’re eager to connect with qualified candidates committed to delivering results and fostering excellence within client projects. Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  

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