Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Engineer
Location: Onsite – U.S. Department of State (Washington, DC)
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance (Top Secret eligibility required)
Work Schedule: Hybrid – 4x days onsite. 1 remote
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Engineer to support the U.S. Department of State in modernizing and maintaining secure, scalable cloud environments. The OCI Engineer will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud solutions while ensuring compliance with federal security requirements. This is a fully onsite role requiring an active Secret clearance with Top Secret eligibility.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, deploy, and manage Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services, including compute, networking, storage, and database solutions
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Configure and maintain Virtual Cloud Networks (VCNs), subnets, gateways, and load balancers to support mission-critical applications
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Implement cloud security best practices in alignment with federal compliance frameworks (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP)
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Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools
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Monitor system performance, optimize cost, and ensure high availability within OCI environments
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Troubleshoot and resolve complex OCI-related issues, providing escalation support when needed
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Collaborate with security, development, and operations teams on cloud migrations and enterprise modernization initiatives
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Maintain detailed documentation of architectures, configurations, and operational processes
Required Qualifications
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Active Secret clearance with Top Secret eligibility
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
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5+ years of experience as a Cloud Engineer, with at least 2 years working specifically in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
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Strong knowledge of OCI compute, storage, IAM, networking, and database services
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Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
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Experience with cloud security, compliance, and monitoring solutions
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Strong problem-solving skills and ability to support mission-critical federal systems
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Familiarity with Oracle container Engine for Kubernetes(OKE) and Docker.
Preferred Skills
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Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect certification(s)
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Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments integrating OCI and on-premises systems
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Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation frameworks
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Hands-on experience supporting the Department of State or other federal civilian agencies
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Strong knowledge of federal IT security standards and accreditation processes
