Cloud Architect - Consulting Technical Director Job at Oracle in Oklahoma City

Job Description

Join the Oracle Government, Defense & Intelligence (GDI) Consulting group and work with the most experienced Oracle experts in the industry. GDI Consulting combines products and services to address key challenges customers face in areas of regulatory compliance, identity governance, web access management, information security, data security and enterprise security architecture.

Are you a creative person who loves a challenge? If you have a passion for innovation in tech, we want you on our team! Oracle is a technology leader that’s changing how the world does business. We’re looking for an experienced and self-motivated person.

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Technical Engineer to oversee OCI cloud architecture, ensuring it meets the needs of various teams, including software development, high-compute, ML/AI, and IT. This role requires a strong technical background in cloud security, automation, and architecture, as well as the ability to act as a liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will manage cloud costs, implement best practices, and provide secure and reliable OCI cloud infrastructure in support of our government customers.

Responsibilities:

1. Own the design, evaluation, and decision-making for OCI cloud architecture, frameworks, protocols, APIs, and services.
2. Establish and enforce cloud design practices, development tools, and validation requirements.
3. Ensure scalability, reliability, performance, and cost optimization in all technical decisions.
4. Develop and maintain the technical roadmap for OCI cloud implementation within customer environments.
5. Act as the technical and solution expert for OCI infrastructure and services.
6. Design and deliver end-to-end OCI solutions in support of customer requirements.
7. Evaluate existing technologies and work within Oracle teams to implement best practices for cloud infrastructure.
8. Collaborate with multiple technologists, product managers, and engineering teams to assess requirements and prioritize development efforts.
9. Drive innovation and efficiency in cloud operations.
10. Ensure compliance with security guidelines, including SCCA and DoD accreditation requirements.

Key Requirements & Experience:

1. U.S. Citizenship & Active Secret Security Clearance: Ability to maintain DoD security clearance.
2. 10+ years’ experience in Computer Engineering or related technical field.
3. Cloud & Security Certification: Must possess relevant cloud and security certifications.
4. DevSecOps & Automation: Strong experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or Packer.
5. Code Repositories: Familiarity with GitLab or similar version control systems.
6. DoD Security Practices: Experience with DoD security requirements, including scanning, host-based security, and STIGs (e.g., ACAS, HBSS, STIGs, etc.).
7. Networking Expertise: Solid understanding of OCI networking and isolation features.
8. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work in multi-functional teams, reporting to senior DevSecOps and Architecture leads.
9. Linux & Windows Administration: Primary work in Linux, but Windows administration experience is a plus.
10. Containerization & Cloud Orchestration: Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Mesos, or similar technologies.
11. Performance & Scalability: Strong ability in cloud orchestration, capacity planning, and software performance analysis.
12. Strong Communication Skills: Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to present and document solutions effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience working with government SCCA frameworks.
2. Background in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) for cloud-native systems.
3. Proven ability to support production, test, and development environments for medium to large-scale user bases.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead cloud architecture and security efforts in a high-impact, mission-critical environment. If you are a technical leader with a passion for innovation, security, and cloud transformation, we encourage you to apply.

About Us

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Disclaimer:

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. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

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