OCI Architect1
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:
Understanding of networking concepts (VPN, FastConnect, DNS)