Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Architect - 62824821

Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking for a Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Architect 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) Architect

Chicago, IL,

Position Summary: Designing, deploying, and supporting OCI infrastructure and applications, optimizing resource allocation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project outcomes

Responsibilities:

Drive Project/Program to required outcome.

Design and implement a Hub and spoke cloud strategy, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing downtime during migration.

Create, build, and validate cloud solutions to address real-world challenges.

Collaborate with cross functional teams.

Understand the Architecture of Oracle/Non-Oracle workloads to Oracle Cloud.

Design, deploy and support OCI infrastructure and applications, using CI/CD.

Implementing end-to-end migration to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

Experience in Administration of OCI services.

Leverage tools like Terraform, Ansible, GIT, GITHub, SQL, shell and Oracle Cloud Tools like DBCS/ExaData/OSMS(OSMH), etc. in solutioning.

Automate solutions for streamlining critical maintenance tasks.

Migration/Develop/Deploy critical applications to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure/ Optimize workloads.

Manage and Support Oracle/Non-Oracle workloads on Oracle IaaS/PaaS

Implement automated solutions and data protection measures.

Study existing technology landscape and understand current application workloads.

Understand and document technical requirements from clients.

Design the overall Virtual Private Cloud VPC environment including server instance, storage instances, subnets, availability zones, etc.

Design the Cloud network architecture including VPN connectivity between regions and subnets.

Design the HA / DR strategies.

Set up process, services and tools around cloud.

Oversee build of the environment.

Execute migration plan.

Leverage appropriate Oracle Cloud services.

Validate the environment to meets all security and compliance controls.

Have good knowledge on OCI Security Components like OCI WAF, Network Firewall, Vault etc.

Support go-to-market activities as a sales Cloud Architect

Experience in multi cloud (GCP, Azure) can be beneficial.

Required Qualifications:

15 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

Knowledgeable in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure service components

Experience on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Administration required.

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

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

Ability to work on multiple challenging projects in parallel

Experience of Continuous Integration and technology advantageous

Hold current Oracle Cloud Architect Professional Level Certification

Holds current Multi Cloud Architect Associate level certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

15 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

Applications will be accepted until 03/11/2025

Salary and Other Compensation:

• The annual salary for this position is between $138,000/Year to $162,000/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.