iLocatum
Cloud Engineer – OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure) Remote
Are you a highly skilled and motivated OCI Cloud Engineer with expertise in Oracle OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure) and a strong background in Linux? Join a leading IT services provider and contribute to cutting-edge cloud solutions!
Company is an industry-leading provider of remote Database and Cloud Infrastructure Management, specializing in Oracle, Microsoft, and open source technologies. Our team delivers 24/7/365 monitoring, issue resolutions, and a range of data management support services, including maintenance, cloud architecture, migration services, and management.
Enjoy competitive compensation, a benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.
As a Cloud Engineer, you will maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot OCI environments, ensuring performance, availability, and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and manage cloud-based solutions, aligning them with industry best practices and business requirements.
Location: This is a remote position, available for candidates who can work EST hours and provide on-call support. Must be located in the USA, with a preference for the eastern and central time zones. Priority will be given to qualified applicants near Pittsburgh, PA who are willing to work hybrid.
Responsibilities:
- Administer and manage the OCI environment, including compute, storage, network, and security services.
- Deliver end-to-end cloud migrations.
- Monitor performance, availability, and capacity of OCI resources, addressing any issues promptly.
- Design, implement, and maintain highly available and scalable architectures within Oracle OCI.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts and infrastructure-as-code templates for OCI resource provisioning and management.
- Optimize cloud-based solutions in collaboration with application development and infrastructure teams, ensuring high performance and cost-effectiveness.
- Resolve complex issues related to OCI services, Linux operating systems, and associated infrastructure.
- Implement effective security controls, including access management, data encryption, and compliance with industry regulations.
- Participate in evaluating and selecting new cloud technologies and tools, providing recommendations based on industry trends and best practices.
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system configurations and procedures.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of IT experience, with at least 3 years as a Cloud Engineer managing a complex Oracle OCI environment, including cloud migrations, compute, storage, networking, and security services.
- Proficiency in Linux administration, understanding of Linux internals, command-line tools, shell scripting, and system performance tuning.
- Experience with automation and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies.
- Solid understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, and firewalls.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of security best practices, access management, encryption, and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Ability to pass a federal background check.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
Certification: Relevant certifications such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Certified Architect or Linux certifications are a plus.
Work Authorization: US Citizen or US Permanent Resident (GC holder), based in the USA.
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