OCI Architect

Role Overview:

We are looking for a highly skilled OCI Architect with strong Database Administration expertise who can lead cloud transformation initiatives, support presales activities (RFP/RFI), and execute Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) lift-and-shift migrations from on-premise to OCI. The role requires a blend of technical depth, solution design, and client-facing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. OCI Architecture & Cloud Strategy

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Define cloud architecture including:
  • VCN, subnets, DR strategies
  • Compute, storage, load balancers
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Establish best practices for cost optimization, governance, and security
• Lead cloud adoption strategies and roadmap planning

2. Oracle Database Administration

• Manage and administer Oracle databases (11g/12c/19c/21c) across environments
• Perform:
  • Installation, configuration, patching, upgrades
  • Performance tuning and query optimization
  • Backup & recovery (RMAN, Data Guard)
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery setups
• Monitor database health, capacity planning, and security compliance

3. Oracle EBS Lift & Shift to OCI

• Lead end-to-end migration of Oracle EBS from on-premise to OCI
• Assess existing infrastructure and define migration strategies
• Execute:
  • Lift-and-shift (rehost) migrations
  • EBS architecture redesign for OCI
  • Downtime minimization strategies
• Configure OCI services for EBS:
  • Compute, Block Storage, Object Storage
  • Load Balancer, File Storage
• Validate post-migration performance and stability

4. Presales & RFP/RFI Support

• Analyze RFP/RFI requirements and design tailored OCI solutions
• Prepare:
  • Solution architecture documents
  • Effort estimation and pricing inputs
  • Technical proposals and presentations
• Participate in client discussions, demos, and solution walkthroughs
• Collaborate with sales teams to drive deal closures

5. Automation & DevOps (Good to Have)

• Develop automation scripts using Shell, Python, or Terraform
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for OCI deployments
• Support CI/CD pipelines for database and application deployments

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Deep knowledge of Oracle Database Administration
• Experience with Oracle EBS architecture and migrations
• Hands-on with:
  • RMAN, Data Guard, GoldenGate (preferred)
  • Performance tuning tools
• Understanding of networking concepts (VPN, FastConnect, DNS)