Overview
We're looking for a dedicated Cloud Infrastructure Specialist who is passionate about cloud technologies and enjoys optimizing systems for peak performance. If you're a U.S. citizen who can obtain a Public Trust clearance and thrive in a remote work environment, this role could be a perfect fit for you!
Key Responsibilities
- Resource Monitoring: Keep a close eye on the health of OCI resources, set up automated checks, and swiftly address any incidents.
- Performance Management: Analyze performance metrics and configure alerts to ensure resources operate at their best.
- Updates & Maintenance: Apply updates and patches, and manage maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
- Resource Optimization: Adjust resources based on demand and optimize configurations for efficiency.
- Database Optimization: Enhance database performance using tools like Oracle Autonomous Database and Oracle Data Guard.
- Access Management: Handle user access with OCI IAM, following the principle of least privilege.
- Security & Compliance: Enable audit logs, perform security audits, and use OCI Cloud Guard to safeguard against threats.
- Data Encryption: Manage data encryption both at rest and in transit using OCI Vault and oversee encryption key management.
- Cloud Infrastructure Management: Oversee compute, storage, networking, and database resources.
- Automation: Use Terraform, Ansible, and OCI Resource Manager to streamline and automate operations.
- Collaboration: Partner with architects to design scalable and resilient cloud solutions.
- Incident Management: Quickly troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise.
- Cost Optimization: Monitor usage and implement strategies to save costs.
- Continuous Learning: Stay current with OCI updates, new features, and best practices.
What We're Looking For
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience: Demonstrated experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
- Automation Tools: Skilled in Terraform, Ansible, and OCI Resource Manager.
- OCI Knowledge: Strong understanding of OCI services.
- Monitoring Tools: Experience with monitoring tools like OCI Monitoring or Prometheus.
- Cloud Security: Familiarity with security best practices and tools such as OCI IAM and Cloud Guard.
- DevOps: Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.
- Certifications: OCI certifications are a plus.
Employment Type: Full-Time