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Senior Cloud Architect

Oracle, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Are you energized by the challenge of building secure, next-generation cloud environments? Do you want to work on high-impact projects that accelerate digital transformation for critical enterprise systems? If you thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking atmosphere, your next career move is here. Oracle GDI is searching for an

exceptional Senior Cloud Architect

to join our

Consulting Services organization

as part of IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services team. You will be supporting our innovative Intelligence Community (IC) customer initiatives. In this role, you’ll architect, secure, and enhance Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) environments powering real-time analytics and mission-critical operations. This role is a full-time, in-person position, primarily based in the office with occasional visits to client sites. We are seeking candidates who reside in the Virginia/Washington DC region. Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph (required). Why Join Us? Impact: Drive the future of big data and cloud transformation for national security and enterprise analytics, and mission critical operations. Growth: Broaden your expertise and shape high-visibility solutions alongside industry-recognized Oracle experts. Innovation: Be at the forefront of automation, DevOps, and cloud security—using cutting-edge tools to solve complex challenges. Team Culture: Experience a supportive, collaborative environment where your insights matter and your skills will grow. Responsibilities Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud IaaS (compute, storage, networking, IAM, FaaS). Expertise in Oracle database administration (cloud/on-premises)—provisioning, performance tuning, backup/recovery. Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) and proficiency with Terraform or similar IaC tools for OCI. In-depth knowledge of network protocols, VPNs, firewalls, and cloud security best practices. Demonstrated experience in CI/CD, modern DevOps approaches, and troubleshooting OCI performance. Excellent communicator and collaborator—adept at working in dynamic, cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications Oracle Cloud certifications (Architect Associate/Professional). Successful migrations of applications/databases to Oracle Cloud. Working knowledge of containers (Docker, Kubernetes) in OCI environments. Understanding of multi-cloud strategies (AWS, Azure, GCP). Familiarity with Oracle Autonomous Database, Exadata, monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus). Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies. Previous leadership or mentorship roles. Must Have Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph (required). Solid experience in IT, cloud engineering, or enterprise infrastructure roles. Bachelor’s in computer science, engineering, or related field. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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