Job Title: Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer
Work Type: Onsite
Location: Richmond, VA 23219
Start Date: 07/27/2026
End Date: 06/30/2027
Industry Category: Information Technology / Cloud Infrastructure
Employment Type: 1099 Contract
Requisition ID: 806807

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer to support the administration, modernization, and ongoing management of enterprise Oracle cloud infrastructure and database environments. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle databases, middleware, and related technologies while ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and optimal system performance.

The ideal candidate brings deep Oracle administration expertise, extensive OCI experience, strong automation skills, and the ability to provide production support in a mission-critical environment.

Application

Applications will be reviewed as received.

Candidates must:

• Be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Be willing to work onsite five days per week in Richmond, Virginia.
• Be available to provide after-hours and weekend support as required.
• Participate in the on-call production support rotation.
• Participate in a webcam interview.
• Provide a valid candidate email address with submission.

Job Description

The Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer will lead the design, implementation, administration, and optimization of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure environments supporting enterprise applications and databases. This role is responsible for Oracle database administration, middleware management, cloud infrastructure, automation, performance tuning, disaster recovery planning, and production support. The successful candidate will collaborate with development and DevOps teams to ensure secure, scalable, and highly available Oracle environments while supporting ongoing modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Administration

• Design, configure, and manage Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) environments.
• Administer Oracle databases, middleware, and supporting infrastructure components.
• Configure and manage Database as a Service (DBaaS) environments within OCI.
• Support Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) monitoring and administration.

Database Administration

• Administer Oracle Database 19c and 26ai environments.
• Plan and execute Oracle database upgrades, migrations, and conversions.
• Perform database migrations, including upgrades from Oracle 19c to Oracle 26ai.
• Manage Container Databases (CDB) and Pluggable Databases (PDB), including cloning activities.
• Implement and maintain backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery solutions using RMAN and Oracle Data Guard.
• Perform database performance tuning, optimization, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Middleware & Application Support

• Configure and administer Oracle WebLogic Server.
• Support Oracle Application Express (APEX) environments.
• Administer Oracle REST Data Services (ORDS).
• Perform WebLogic patching, maintenance, and upgrades.

Automation & DevOps

• Automate routine administrative tasks using shell scripting and Ansible.
• Utilize GitLab to support deployment and configuration management.
• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to streamline application deployment.
• Support infrastructure automation and operational improvements.

Operations & Production Support

• Monitor Oracle environments for performance, availability, and security.
• Design and maintain high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolution.
• Participate in scheduled after-hours maintenance, weekend support, and on-call rotations.
• Document procedures, standards, and best practices for Oracle environment management.

Requirements

Requirements

• Design and administer Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) environments.
• Manage Oracle Database 19c and 26ai environments.
• Support Oracle APEX, ORDS, and Oracle WebLogic Server administration.
• Perform Oracle database upgrades, migrations, backup, recovery, and replication.
• Configure and maintain RMAN, Oracle Data Guard, and Oracle Enterprise Manager.
• Automate administrative tasks using shell scripting and Ansible.
• Monitor and optimize database performance.
• Implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams.
• Provide production support, including after-hours, weekend, and on-call coverage.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and related Oracle technologies.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience performing Oracle database migration from Solaris to Linux (Oracle 11g/12c).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with Oracle database backup, recovery, RMAN, and Oracle Data Guard.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with Oracle database maintenance, administration, and performance tuning.
• Minimum of 10 years of production on-call support experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience with Oracle Grid Control (13c or later).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience administering and supporting Oracle APEX.
• Experience administering Oracle Database 19c and later versions.
• Experience with Oracle Application Express (APEX) 18 and higher.
• Experience with Oracle REST Data Services (ORDS) 22 and higher.
• Experience administering Oracle WebLogic Server 14.
• Experience upgrading Oracle Database from 19c to 26ai.
• Experience with Container Databases (CDB) and Pluggable Databases (PDB).
• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) 24ai.
• Experience with PSU patching using Oracle Fleet Management Tool.
• Experience with DBaaS in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
• Proficiency with Linux/Unix administration and shell scripting.
• Proficiency using GitLab and Ansible.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and architecture.
• Ability to design high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Must be able to work onsite in Richmond, Virginia five days per week.
• Must be available for after-hours, weekend, and on-call production support.
• Must participate in a webcam interview.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience with Oracle WebLogic 12c/Fusion Middleware.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience administering Windows, SQL Server, and IIS.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience administering Oracle Cloud, AWS, or Azure environments.
• Oracle certifications such as OCIP, OCP, or OCE.
• Experience with CI/CD tools including Jenkins or GitLab CI.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in Python and JavaScript scripting.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and API integration.
• Expertise with Oracle OEM Cloud Control.

Benefits

Compensation

This is a 1099 Contract position.

Pay Rate: $46 – $66 per hour

Schedule

• Start Date: July 27, 2026
• End Date: June 30, 2027
• Assignment Duration: Approximately 11 months
• Onsite work required five days per week.
• After-hours and weekend work required based on operational needs.
• Participation in an on-call production support rotation is required.

Work Location

Richmond, VA

This is a fully onsite position. Candidates are expected to work in the Richmond office five days per week with no exceptions.