Job Title: Security Cleared Oracle OCI Architect
Location: UK - Bristol / Manchester / London
Security Clearance: Must hold active UK Security Clearance (SC/DV)
Employment Type: Permanent
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:
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 designing and deploying cloud-native applications and databases on Oracle Cloud.
4. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into robust cloud solutions.
5. Ensure security best practices, compliance, and governance are embedded into OCI environments.
6. Optimize OCI infrastructure for cost-efficiency, scalability, and performance.
7. Provide technical documentation, roadmaps, and guidance for cloud deployments.
8. Troubleshoot and resolve complex OCI-related issues.
9. Stay updated with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends.
Essential Skills & Experience:
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, including Compute, Networking, Storage, Security, IAM, and Database services.
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, VPN, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
7. Experience working with automation and DevOps tools (CI/CD, Git, Jenkins, Kubernetes, etc.).
8. Ability to lead technical teams and provide expert consultancy on cloud strategy and best practices.
9. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
10. Active UK Security Clearance (SC or DV) is mandatory.
Desirable Qualifications:
1. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Certifications (e.g., Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional).
2. Experience working with UK Government, Defence, or Critical National Infrastructure projects.
3. Understanding of multi-cloud strategies (AWS, Azure, GCP alongside OCI).
4. Familiarity with database administration (Oracle Autonomous DB, Exadata, MySQL, etc.).
Benefits:
1. Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
2. Flexible working options (remote/hybrid/on-site as per project requirements).
3. Training and certification opportunities to enhance technical skills.
4. Exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies and high-profile projects.
5. Private healthcare, pension, and other benefits (depending on employer).
If you are a Security Cleared Oracle Cloud Architect looking for an exciting opportunity in a secure and dynamic environment, apply today! 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.
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