Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Interim Secret or Higher

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. Design, deploy, and manage OCI services across compute, networking, storage, and database .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and managing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services, with a strong focus on Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible. Proficient in implementing cloud security practices and maintaining high availability in regulated environments.

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Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)Cloud Security ComplianceOracle Container Engine for Kubernetes (OKE)Active Interim Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

OCI Compute ServicesOCI NetworkingOCI Storage ServicesOCI Database ServicesCloud MigrationConfiguration ManagementTroubleshooting OCI IssuesCost OptimizationCI/CD PipelinesDevOps Practices

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsSound Judgment

Tools & Technologies

OCI Resource ManagerCloud GuardSecurity ZonesDockerBastionAudit Logging

Certifications & Qualifications

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect CertificationActive Top Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

NISTFISMAFedRAMPFederal IT Security StandardsAccreditation Process

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudDockerKubernetesOracleTerraformVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, deploy, and manage OCI services across compute, networking, storage, and database
Architect Virtual Cloud Networks (VCNs), including subnets, route tables, gateways, security lists, network security groups, load balancers, and peering or FastConnect paths
Design the tenancy and compartment model, including IAM policies, dynamic groups, and least-privilege boundaries
Support cloud migrations and enterprise modernization alongside security, development, and operations teams
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, Ansible, and OCI Resource Manager
Build reusable modules and repeatable patterns
Prevent configuration drift by keeping deployed infrastructure and code repositories in sync
Implement cloud security practices aligned to NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP
Configure OCI Vault, key management, Bastion, Cloud Guard, Security Zones, audit logging, and network isolation
Support accreditation and continuous monitoring by maintaining architecture artifacts and assessment evidence
Monitor system performance and maintain high availability across OCI environments, including the database tier
Optimize costs through right-sizing and storage tiering
Troubleshoot complex OCI issues and serve as escalation support
Run and support containerized workloads on Oracle Container Engine for Kubernetes (OKE) and Docker
Manage cluster upgrades, cluster networking, container registry, and image management practices
Maintain current documentation of architectures, configurations, and operational processes
Occasionally support issues outside normal business hours

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience as a cloud engineer
2+ years of hands-on experience in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
Strong working knowledge of OCI compute, storage, IAM, networking, and database services
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent
Experience with cloud security, compliance, and monitoring in a regulated environment
Familiarity with Oracle Container Engine for Kubernetes (OKE) and Docker
Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment supporting mission-critical systems
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field from an accredited University, or equivalent hands-on experience
Ability to work onsite in Washington, DC three days per week
Must have an active Interim Secret security clearance and be eligible to obtain a Top Secret clearance
U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of this government contract
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect certification (Associate or Professional) (preferred)
Experience with Autonomous Database, Exadata Cloud Service, or OCI database migration (preferred)
Hands-on experience with OCI Resource Manager, Cloud Guard, or Security Zones (preferred)
Hybrid or multi-cloud experience integrating OCI with on-premises systems or another hyperscaler (preferred)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation frameworks (preferred)
Experience supporting the Department of State or another federal civilian agency (preferred)
Working knowledge of federal IT security standards and the accreditation process (preferred)
An active Top Secret clearance (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental and Vision
401(k)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
11 Paid Federal Holidays
PTO
education reimbursement
ITC will sponsor and support the Top Secret upgrade