Principal Consultant - Cloud Engineering OCI PaaS

Inviting applications for the role of Principal Consultant - Cloud Engineering OCI PaaS

In this role, you will be responsible you will design, implement, and manage our OCI PaaS environments, ensuring the smooth operation, security, and scalability of cloud-based applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud engineering, particularly with OCI, and a strong background in automation, DevOps, and cloud-native application development.

Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) PaaS.
Develop and maintain strategies for OCI PaaS adoption and migration, aligning with business goals and best practices.
Lead the modernization and migration of legacy applications to OCI PaaS.
Deploy, manage, and maintain OCI PaaS services, including Oracle Autonomous Database, Oracle Integration Cloud, and Oracle Application Development services.
Optimize PaaS environments for performance, cost, and security.
Ensure high availability and reliability of PaaS services.
Architect, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Oracle Developer Cloud, Jenkins, or similar tools.
Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Oracle Resource Manager.
Integrate automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous delivery processes into the PaaS environment.
Implement and enforce security best practices and compliance requirements in OCI PaaS environments.
Conduct security assessments, audits, and implement necessary controls and monitoring solutions.
Manage identity and access management (IAM) policies and procedures for PaaS services.
Monitor PaaS service performance and reliability using tools like Oracle Cloud Monitoring, Oracle Management Cloud, and Application Performance Monitoring.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to PaaS services and cloud infrastructure.
Analyze and optimize PaaS environments to improve efficiency and performance.
Work collaboratively with development, operations, and security teams to deliver high-quality cloud solutions.
Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical leadership and knowledge sharing.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of PaaS environments, processes, and procedures.
Prepare and present regular reports on PaaS performance, security, and cost optimization.
Implementing and Managing cloud Hardening Services
Implementing and Managing IAM and Security Groups
Managing Cloud Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Managing Incident Forensics
Managing Security Automation
Managing Rapid-7 Suite of Products, LPA, cloudsec , EDH (even driven harvesting)
Managing Rapid-7 Host Monitoring
Managing and Automating IAM Keys and Secret Manager compliances
Managing Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR):
Managing Security Review and Best Practices on All Cloud Services

Qualifications we seek in you
Minimum Qualifications / Skills
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or relevant professional training are a plus.
Experience in system administration, with experience in designing, deploying, and managing OCI PaaS services at scale.
Hands-on experience with cloud security practices and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2).
Extensive experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and OCI PaaS services.
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Oracle Resource Manager.
Strong scripting skills in languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
Deep understanding of DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD, automated testing, and configuration management.
Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Knowledge of networking, security, and identity management in cloud environments.
Preferred Qualifications/ Skills

Relevant certifications such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Certified Architect, Oracle Cloud Platform Application Development 2021 Specialist, or equivalent are highly desirable.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes of issues and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a proactive and self-motivated attitude towards achieving project goals.