OCI Architect

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: RMAN, Data Guard, GoldenGate (preferred) Performance tuning tools Understanding of networking concepts (VPN, FastConnect, DNS)