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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) environme