Master Principal Cloud Architect, Solutions Engineer

Job DescriptionAdvanced Customer Services (ACS) is a business unit that delivers Cloud services to Oracles enterprise customer base. ACS has become an integral part of the Oracle portfolio to address an increasing need by customers looking for cost-effective models on-premise or at Oracle datacenters. The Global Solution Center (GSC) is a global practice to provide Pre-sales expertise and is staffed with senior solution engineers and technical architects.BackgroundPre-Sales Cloud Architects have proven track records in successful delivery of IT services for mission critical environments in major organizations. In addition to a specialization in the area of cloud architecture, they possess extensive, broad-based expertise across large-scale, project-based IT design/deploy/migrate services engagements and in the area of mission critical production operations and support. They have proven experience in industry standard project management and service management best addition to extensive experience in IT services and technologies, each individual Cloud Architect has deep knowledge in specific services & technology areas, and acts as a subject-matter expert in those areas within the team.Cloud Architects have extremely strong customer facing presentation and interaction skills; are capable of engaging at senior management and C-level; and articulating service and technology solutions in terms of business value and risk.Experience:Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science or Engineering required; Master''s or Ph.D. preferred20+ years of IT services, including significant direct experience in services roles within multiple external IT services providersBroad understanding of typical enterprise applications and IT infrastructures including public and on-premises cloud, as well acknowledge of multiple external and Oracle technologiesLarge scale IT project and program management, including major transformation, migration, and solution deployment projectsIT service management, including managed services/outsourcing experienceCommercial and contract management, including construction of TCO analyses and pricing for complex service offersSales and complex deal negotiationArchitecting, implementing, and delivering complex service solutions for large scale, mission-critical IT environmentsConsulting and trusted-advisor roles to C-level within major customer organizations in relation to IT servicesProven ability to construct and deliver compelling presentations and propositions to C-level and large audiencesResponsibilities:Research, design, and implementation of IT systems and policies concerning server infrastructure, storage, networks, applications middleware, and databases.As part of the Solutions Engineering team, this role will be responsible for:working with product management, development, engineering, security, and operational groups to define/refine Oracle and 3rd-party applications architectures and guidelinesconsulting on complex/large customer solutions to identify integration concerns and mitigate delivery risks before the solution design process is completecontributing to ACS product strategy based on analysis of customer needs and industry trends in order to improve future solutions and reduce operating costsSkills:Familiarity in Oracle products and technologies in domains, such as:Oracle Cloud environments including PaaS, Iaas, and SaaS in OCI and -premiseOracle Engineered Systems, such as Exadata, Exalogic, Database ApplianceOracle storage technologies, such as ZDLRA, ZFS Appliances, and tape technologiesOracle applications, such as E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, Siebel, JD Edwards, etc.Oracle Fusion Middleware components, such as Weblogic, IdM, SOA/BPEL/JMS.Oracle Database, Oracle Autonomous DatabaseFamiliarity in the following technical disciplines:Cloud Networking & Security experience: networks, subnets, route tables, gateways, DNS services, load balancers, firewalls, auditing, logging, etc.WAN connectivity architecture and performanceSecurity domains: i.e. Identity and Access Management, web/database/system security, etc.High Availability and Disaster Recovery configurationsEnterprise storage systems configuration and optimization for enterprise appsFamiliarity with enterprise operating systems including Linux, Oracle Linux, Solaris, Windows, etc.One or more cloud certifications: OCI Associate Architect, OCI Architect Professional,AWS Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Security Specialist, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer, Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Cloud Architect CertificationCertification as TOGAF and/or Zachman Enterprise Architect preferredProven ability to translate complex customer requirements into solution/architecture definitionsOutstanding communication skills in interacting with customers and influencing across the organization.LI-RR2LI-RemoteResponsibilitiesAdvanced Customer Services (ACS) is a business unit that delivers Cloud services to Oracles enterprise customer base. ACS has become an integral part of the Oracle portfolio to address an increasing need by customers looking for cost-effective models on-premise or at Oracle datacenters. The Global Solution Center (GSC) is a global practice to provide Pre-sales expertise and is staffed with senior solution engineers and technical architects.BackgroundPre-Sales Cloud Architects have proven track records in successful delivery of IT services for mission critical environments in major organizations. In addition to a specialization in the area of cloud architecture, they possess extensive, broad-based expertise across large-scale, project-based IT design/deploy/migrate services engagements and in the area of mission critical production operations and support. They have proven experience in industry standard project management and service management best addition to extensive experience in IT services and technologies, each individual Cloud Architect has deep knowledge in specific services & technology areas, and acts as a subject-matter expert in those areas within the team.Cloud Architects have extremely strong customer facing presentation and interaction skills; are capable of engaging at senior management and C-level; and articulating service and technology solutions in terms of business value and risk.Experience:Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science or Engineering required; Master''s or Ph.D. preferred20+ years of IT services, including significant direct experience in services roles within multiple external IT services providersBroad understanding of typical enterprise applications and IT infrastructures including public and on-premises cloud, as well acknowledge of multiple external and Oracle technologiesLarge scale IT project and program management, including major transformation, migration, and solution deployment projectsIT service management, including managed services/outsourcing experienceCommercial and contract management, including construction of TCO analyses and pricing for complex service offersSales and complex deal negotiationArchitecting, implementing, and delivering complex service solutions for large scale, mission-critical IT environmentsConsulting and trusted-advisor roles to C-level within major customer organizations in relation to IT servicesProven ability to construct and deliver compelling presentations and propositions to C-level and large audiencesResponsibilities:Research, design, and implementation of IT systems and policies concerning server infrastructure, storage, networks, applications middleware, and databases.As part of the Solutions Engineering team, this role will be responsible for:working with product management, development, engineering, security, and operational groups to define/refine Oracle and 3rd-party applications architectures and guidelinesconsulting on complex/large customer solutions to identify integration concerns and mitigate delivery risks before the solution design process is completecontributing to ACS product strategy based on analysis of customer needs and industry trends in order to improve future solutions and reduce operating costsSkills:Familiarity in Oracle products and technologies in domains, such as:Oracle Cloud environments including PaaS, Iaas, and SaaS in OCI and -premiseOracle Engineered Systems, such as Exadata, Exalogic, Database ApplianceOracle storage technologies, such as ZDLRA, ZFS Appliances, and tape technologiesOracle applications, such as E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, Siebel, JD Edwards, etc.Oracle Fusion Middleware components, such as Weblogic, IdM, SOA/BPEL/JMS.Oracle Database, Oracle Autonomous DatabaseFamiliarity in the following technical disciplines:Cloud Networking & Security experience: networks, subnets, route tables, gateways, DNS services, load balancers, firewalls, auditing, logging, etc.WAN connectivity architecture and performanceSecurity domains: i.e. Identity and Access Management, web/database/system security, etc.High Availability and Disaster Recovery configurationsEnterprise storage systems configuration and optimization for enterprise appsFamiliarity with enterprise operating systems including Linux, Oracle Linux, Solaris, Windows, etc.One or more cloud certifications: OCI Associate Architect, OCI Architect Professional,AWS Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Security Specialist, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer, Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Cloud Architect CertificationCertification as TOGAF and/or Zachman Enterprise Architect preferredProven ability to translate complex customer requirements into solution/architecture definitionsOutstanding communication skills in interacting with customers and influencing across the organization.LI-RR2LI-RemoteAbout UsDiversity and Inclusion:An Oracle career can span industries, roles, Countries and cultures, giving you the opportunity to flourish in new roles and innovate, while blending work life in. Oracle has thrived through 40+ years of change by innovating and operating with integrity while delivering for the top companies in almost every order to nurture the talent that makes this happen, we are committed to an inclusive culture that celebrates and values diverse insights and perspectives, a workforce that inspires thought leadership and innovation.Oracle offers a highly competitive suite of Employee Benefits designed on the principles of parity, consistency, and affordability. The overall package includes certain core elements such as Medical, Life Insurance, access to Retirement Planning, and much more. We also encourage our employees to engage in the culture of giving back to the communities where we live and do business.At Oracle, we believe that innovation starts with diversity and inclusion and to create the future we need talent from various backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to successfully participate in the job application, interview process, and in potential roles. to perform crucial job functions.Thats why were committed to creating a workforce where all individuals can do their best work. Its when everyones voice is heard and valued that were inspired to go beyond whats been done before.Disclaimer:Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer * . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.* Which includes being a United States Affirmative Action Employer

Created: 2025-10-04