Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Cloud Engineer

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Cloud Engineer

This is a 1099 Contract role

Hourly Rate: $45 – $65 per hour

Start Date: April 30, 2026

End Date: June 30, 2026

Hybrid Work Arrangement: Richmond, VA

Overview

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is seeking an experienced Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer to support mission-critical database and cloud infrastructure initiatives. This role focuses on designing, managing, and optimizing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) environments while ensuring high availability, performance, and security. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise and the ability to support complex enterprise systems in a dynamic, high-demand environment.

Application
Candidates must submit all required information prior to consideration. This position requires participation in a webcam interview process and adherence to all client requirements, including onsite expectations and on-call responsibilities.

Job Description
This role is responsible for the administration, optimization, and continuous improvement of Oracle-based cloud and database environments within OCI. The engineer will work closely with infrastructure, development, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless deployment, high availability, and system reliability. The position requires hands-on expertise in Oracle technologies, cloud architecture, and database lifecycle management, as well as the ability to support critical systems with after-hours and on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Technical Duties

• Design, implement, and manage Oracle OCI environments, including database and middleware components
• Administer Oracle Database (19c and 26ai), including Container and Pluggable Databases (CDB/PDB)
• Perform database upgrades, migrations, and conversions, including 19c to 26ai transitions
• Develop and maintain Oracle APEX applications and ORDS services
• Configure and manage Oracle WebLogic Server environments (Fusion Middleware and WebLogic Suite)
• Implement backup, recovery, and replication strategies using RMAN and Data Guard
• Perform database performance tuning, monitoring, and optimization

Administrative Duties

• Execute PSU patching using Fleet Management tools
• Manage Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) Cloud Control for monitoring and administration
• Perform PDB cloning and database lifecycle management
• Maintain system documentation and operational procedures

Automation & DevOps

• Automate routine tasks using shell scripting, Ansible, and GitLab
• Support CI/CD processes and integration with deployment pipelines
• Utilize scripting languages such as Python and JavaScript for automation

Collaboration & Support

• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to support application deployment
• Provide 24/7 production support, including participation in on-call rotation
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical issues in a timely manner
• Support high availability and disaster recovery planning and execution

Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with Oracle Database (11g)
• 6+ years of experience with Oracle Database (12c)
• 10+ years of experience in database backup, recovery, RMAN, and Data Guard
• 10+ years of experience in Oracle performance tuning, maintenance, and management
• 10+ years of experience providing on-call production support
• 10+ years of experience with Oracle database migration (Solaris to Linux, 11g/12c)
• 7+ years of experience with Oracle Grid Control (including version 13c)
• 6+ years of experience with Oracle Database 12c
• 5+ years of experience with Oracle APEX administration and support
• 10+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and related technologies
• Strong proficiency in Linux/Unix and shell scripting
• Experience with WebLogic administration (patching and maintenance)
• Expertise in database security, performance tuning, and optimization
• Ability to design high-availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to provide 24/7 support, including on-call rotation
• Willingness to work after-hours and weekends based on workload
• Must be willing and able to work onsite in Richmond, VA as required

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with Oracle WebLogic 12c / Fusion Middleware
• 5+ years of experience with Windows, SQL Server, and IIS administration
• 3+ years of experience with cloud platforms (OCI, AWS, or Azure)
• Oracle certifications (OCIP, OCP, OCE)
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and API integration
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

Benefits:
Compensation

• This is a 1099 Contract role
• Hourly Rate: $45 – $65 per hour

Schedule

• Start Date: April 30, 2026
• End Date: June 30, 2026
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Requires participation in on-call rotation
• After-hours and weekend work required based on workload

Work Location

• Address: 109 Governor St., Richmond, VA 23219
• Hybrid role with onsite expectations
• Must be willing to work onsite in Richmond, VA when required