Overview

Oracle GDI is seeking an exceptional Senior Cloud Architect to join our Consulting Services organization within the IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services team. You will support innovative Intelligence Community (IC) customer initiatives in Chantilly, VA. Drive advanced cloud solutions leveraging Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) for mission-critical applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure cloud solutions using OCI for IC missions.
• Lead cloud migration strategies and hybrid/multi-cloud implementations.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and compliance with FedRAMP/IL standards.
• Collaborate with IC stakeholders to define technical requirements and roadmaps.
• Implement advanced OCI services including Kubernetes, Autonomous Database, and AI/ML.
• Conduct security assessments and ensure zero-trust architecture compliance.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead technical workshops for customer teams.
• Develop automation scripts and Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform/OCI CLI.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of cloud architecture experience with 5+ years in OCI or AWS/GCP.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph preferred.
• Expertise in OCI core services (Compute, Storage, Networking, Database).
• Proven experience with IC cloud environments and compliance standards.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible) and scripting (Python/Bash).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching and employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible PTO and remote work options.
• Professional development stipend and Oracle certification support.