Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud environments on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

As an Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect, you will:

• Lead end-to-end architecture design for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure solutions.

• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable OCI architectures.

• Design and implement core OCI services, including:

  • Compute, Networking (VCN, DRG, Load Balancers)

  • Object & Block Storage

  • Identity & Access Management (IAM)

  • Autonomous Database and Exadata Cloud Service

  • Kubernetes (OKE) and container-based architectures

• Architect hybrid and multi-cloud solutions integrating OCI with on-premise and other cloud platforms.

• Drive migration strategies (rehost, replatform, refactor) from legacy systems to OCI.

• Implement high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.

• Ensure cloud security, governance, compliance, and cost optimization best practices.

• Provide technical leadership during pre-sales, solutioning, and client workshops.

• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to OCI capability development within IBM Consulting.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across IBM Cloud, Red Hat, and data/AI practices.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 8+ years of IT infrastructure and cloud experience.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

• Strong knowledge of:

  • OCI networking, IAM, and security architecture

  • Cloud-native architecture patterns

  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)

  • Linux/Unix systems administration

• Experience with enterprise-grade migration and modernization projects.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills.

• Proven ability to lead technical teams and architecture discussions.