Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure:
  • Design, architect, and implement end-to-end solutions using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and optimal performance.
  • Create and manage cloud network components including VCN (Virtual Cloud Network), subnets, routing, and peering.
  • Architect and deploy OCI compute resources (VMs, Containers, Autonomous Database, etc.) ensuring scalability and security.
• Administrate and manage different Operating systems (Linux and Windows)
  • Lead the integration of OCI with on-premises and hybrid cloud environments, leveraging cloud-native and third-party tools.
• Security Architecture:
  • Architect and implement network security solutions including Palo Alto firewalls, security policies, and traffic inspection mechanisms to protect cloud and hybrid environments.
  • Lead the design and implementation of web application security using F5 Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Load Balancer solutions.
  • Design and implement secure cloud networking (VCN) with segmentation, monitoring, and threat prevention mechanisms.
• DevOps & Automation:
  • Guide and promote the adoption of DevOps practices across the organization.
  • Implement continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate application deployment on OCI.
  • Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, or similar) to automate provisioning and configuration of infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless deployment and performance of cloud applications.
  • Administrate and manage Kubernetes platforms (OpenShift, OKE and GKE)
• Collaboration & Leadership:
  • Lead and mentor a team of architects, engineers, and security professionals in implementing cloud-native solutions.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, including product teams, project managers, and business leaders, to translate business requirements into scalable and secure technical solutions.
  • Act as a trusted advisor for technical and security best practices in cloud and networking architecture.
• Performance & Monitoring:
  • Design and implement monitoring solutions for performance tracking, alerting, and automated scaling.
  • Evaluate and optimize cloud architecture to ensure cost-effective utilization of OCI resources while maintaining high availability and performance standards.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  • Document architecture designs, implementation plans, and operational procedures.
  • Provide status updates to senior management, outlining progress, challenges, and potential risks.
  • Conduct post-implementation reviews and contribute to continuous improvement processes.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certifications (preferred):
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Architect certification.
  • Palo Alto Networks certifications (e.g., PCCSA, PCNSA).
  • F5 Certified Technology Specialist.
  • DevOps-related certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps, Kubernetes certifications).
• Experience:
  • Cloud Infrastructure: 8+ years of experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud solutions, with a deep focus on OCI.
  • Networking & Security: 5+ years of experience with network security solutions including Palo Alto firewalls, F5 WAF, Load Balancers, and network design (VCN, routing, VPNs).
  • DevOps & Automation: Proven experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, working with tools like Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab, or similar.
  • Architectural Design: Extensive experience with multi-tier architecture design, cloud-native apps, and hybrid cloud models.
• Skills:
  • Strong understanding of cloud computing, virtual networks, and security best practices.
  • Proficiency in networking protocols, security services, and firewall management (Palo Alto).
  • Advanced experience with automation and DevOps processes.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Key Attributes:

• Leadership: Ability to lead and mentor technical teams in complex cloud and security initiatives.
• Adaptability: Ability to adjust to evolving cloud technologies and security landscapes.
• Innovation: A passion for adopting new tools, techniques, and strategies in cloud security and DevOps to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Strategic Thinking: The capability to align technical solutions with business goals, ensuring long-term viability and success.