Security Clearance: Must hold active UK Security Clearance (SC/DV)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Architect with active UK Security Clearance to design, implement, and optimize Oracle-based cloud solutions. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures for government and defence clients.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture & Design:
1. Design and implement secure, high-performance OCI solutions in compliance with UK government security standards.
2. Lead cloud architecture, migration, and integration projects using OCI services.
3. Provide technical leadership in cloud-native application and database deployments on Oracle Cloud.
Security & Compliance:
1. Ensure security best practices, compliance, and governance are embedded into OCI environments.
2. Optimize OCI infrastructure for cost-efficiency, scalability, and performance.
Technical Leadership & Collaboration:
1. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into robust cloud solutions.
2. Provide technical documentation, roadmaps, and guidance for cloud deployments.
3. Troubleshoot and resolve complex OCI-related issues.
4. Stay updated with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Proven experience as an Oracle OCI Architect, with hands-on expertise in designing and deploying enterprise-scale cloud solutions.
2. Strong knowledge of OCI services (Compute, Networking, Storage, Security, IAM, Database).
3. Experience with Oracle Cloud migration projects from on-premises or other cloud platforms.
4. Strong understanding of security, compliance, and governance in UK public sector environments.
5. Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent tools.
6. Solid knowledge of networking, VPNs, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
7. Experience working with automation & DevOps tools (CI/CD, Git, Jenkins, Kubernetes).
8. Ability to lead technical teams and provide expert consultancy on cloud strategy.
9. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Active UK Security Clearance (SC or DV) is mandatory, NPPV3 would be a benefit.
Desirable Qualifications
1. Experience working with UK Government, Defence, or Critical National Infrastructure projects.
2. Understanding of multi-cloud strategies (AWS, Azure, GCP alongside OCI).
3. Familiarity with database administration (Oracle Autonomous DB, Exadata, MySQL, etc.).
Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses.
Flexible working options (remote/hybrid/on-site as per project requirements).
Training & certification opportunities to enhance technical skills.
Exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies & high-profile projects.
If you are a Security Cleared OCI Architect looking for an exciting opportunity in a secure and dynamic environment, apply today!
How to Apply: Submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience with OCI and security-cleared projects.
Note: Candidates must hold active UK Security Clearance (SC/DV). Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor clearance for this role.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Industries: Government Administration and IT Services and IT Consulting
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