Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Admin

Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking for ”Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Admin” to join in our team of IT professionals in a permanent role. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are looking for an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you!

Cognizant’s Oracle practice is part of our Enterprise Platform Services (EPS) unit.  As a part of Oracle, you will assist our clients in navigating today’s digital shift. Our expertise spans the entire Oracle Stack, from engagement to transaction processing to modernizing core systems. We’re ahead of the curve in leveraging cloud, social and mobile enterprise application platforms to drive innovation and efficiency. 

We pride ourselves on having extensive experience working with clients in all major markets. Our delivery model is infused with a distinct culture of high customer happiness. We consistently deliver positive relationships, cost reductions and business results.

Role: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Admin

Location: Chesapeake, VA or Remote with Milestone Travel

Relevant Experience: 10 Years

Required Qualifications:

·        10+ years’ experience in supporting highly customer-focused mission critical environments (e.g. high-profile internet based applications or enterprise infrastructure) is essential.

·        5+ years’ experience of engineering, administration, or supporting Oracle IaaS/PaaS solutions.

·        Knowledgeable in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure service components

·        Strong knowledge on Linux system administration

·        Experience of implementing and supporting OCI based instances and services (e.g. Compute, Network, Storage, Dockers, DBCS, ExaCS, ADW, ATP etc).

·        Experience of administration and maintaining scalable and auto-scaled environments using automation and configuration management tools (e.g. Terraform/Ansible/Puppet/Chef)

·        Experience of Continuous Integration and technology advantageous Hold current Oracle Cloud Architect Associate Level Certification

·        Experience in monitoring and auditing systems

·        Knowledge of networking concepts (e. g. , CIDR,DNS, TCP/IP,DHCP and firewalls)

·        Ability to translate architectural requirements.

·        Ability to deploy, manage, and operate scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems.

·        Capability to select the appropriate services based on compute, data, or security requirements.

·        Ability to estimate usage costs and identify operational cost control mechanisms.

·        Capability to migrate on-premises workload to cloud service providers.

·        Ability to work with virtualization technology.

·        Ability to implement cloud security services.

·        13. Ability to work with third-party SaaS providers and third party development partners on integration.

·        14. Ability to implement cloud infrastructure designs provided by architects.

·        Ability to lead and contribute to the development, maintenance, and usage of deployment and task automation (OS, database services, virtual networks, or other platform services)

·        Experience in scripting (BASH, Perl, Ruby, PowerShell, Python, ) and building required automation (using standard technologies such as Puppet, Ansible, Chef) and tools.

·        Experience with server OS and storage technologies required.

·        Good relevant experience on Oracle core database administration skills

·        Excellent oral/written communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

·        10+ Years of Oracle Technology project implementation and/or production support experience

·        5+ years of Cloud Infrastructure implementation and/or support experience (OCI preferably)

·        System Integrator Consulting Experience

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 06/06/2024.

The annual salary for this position is between $103,200/Year to $121,700/Year depending on the experience and other qualifications of the candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

•            Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

•            401(k) plan and contributions

•            Long-term/Short-term Disability

•            Paid Parental Leave

•            Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : May 07 2024

About Cognizant

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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