Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Consultant

Key Responsibilities Environment Management & Administration - Manage Oracle Cloud environments (Development, Test, UAT, Production) across SaaS and PaaS tenancies for multiple client engagements. - Coordinate and execute quarterly Oracle Cloud patch and release updates, including pre-patch impact assessments and post-patch validation testing. - Monitor environment health, performance, and capacity; raise and manage Oracle Service Requests (SRs) through My Oracle Support (MOS). - Manage environment refresh cycles, including cloning production to non-production environments and ensuring data masking requirements are met. - Maintain environment documentation including configuration registers, topology diagrams, and change logs. - Coordinate with Oracle Cloud Operations and client IT teams on planned maintenance windows and downtime communications. Identity & Access Management (IDCS / OCI IAM) - Administer Oracle Identity Cloud Service (IDCS) and OCI IAM, including user provisioning, deprovisioning, group management, and role assignments. - Configure and maintain Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations between Oracle Cloud applications and client identity providers (e.g. Azure AD, ADFS, Okta) using SAML and OIDC protocols. - Manage Oracle Fusion application roles, data roles, and abstract roles, ensuring principle of least privilege is enforced across all environments. - Conduct periodic access reviews and User Access Audits (UAAs) in line with SOX, GDPR, and client-specific security policies. - Troubleshoot access and authentication issues across IDCS, OCI, and Oracle Fusion applications in a timely manner. - Implement and maintain Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) policies and Adaptive Security controls within IDCS. OCI Infrastructure & Security - Administer OCI tenancy configurations including compartments, policies, Virtual Cloud Networks (VCNs), security lists, and network security groups. - Manage OCI IAM policies, dynamic groups, and cross-tenancy access controls. - Monitor and respond to OCI security findings, implement recommendations from Cloud Guard and Security Advisor. - Manage OCI Object Storage, Vault (key management), Certificates, and Notifications services. - Support the administration of OCI-hosted services including API Gateway, Functions, and Streaming where used in client solutions. Oracle Fusion SaaS Administration - Perform functional setup manager (FSM) administration tasks and manage opt-in feature configurations for new quarterly releases. - Administer Oracle Fusion reporting tools including OTBI, BI Publisher, and FRS — managing report schedules, output formats, and data access. - Configure and maintain Oracle Fusion notification templates, workflow rules, and approval hierarchies. - Support the setup and administration of Oracle Fusion modules including Financials, Procurement, and HCM where applicable. - Manage file-based data import (FBDI) templates and scheduled ESS (Enterprise Scheduler Service) jobs. Release & Change Management - Own the environment and release management process, including maintaining a release calendar and coordinating change windows with client stakeholders. - Manage transport and migration of configuration artefacts between environments using FSM export/import and PaaS deployment tools. - Document and follow change management procedures in line with ITIL best practices. - Maintain and improve runbooks and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all administrative activities. Requirements - - 4–8 years of experience in Oracle Cloud administration covering Fusion SaaS and/or OCI environments. - Hands-on experience with Oracle IDCS and/or OCI IAM — user management, SSO, MFA, and role administration. - Strong understanding of Oracle Fusion security model: application roles, data roles, abstract roles, and HCM data security profiles. - Proven experience managing Oracle Cloud environment lifecycles including patch management and environment refresh. - Familiarity with OCI core services: IAM, VCN, Compute, Object Storage, Vault, Cloud Guard. - Experience raising and managing Oracle Service Requests (SRs) via My Oracle Support (MOS). - Working knowledge of SSO standards: SAML 2.0, OIDC, and OAuth 2.0. - Ability to write basic SQL for data validation, user access reporting, and audit queries. Soft Skills & Competencies - Detail-oriented with a methodical approach to change management and documentation. - Strong communication skills — able to engage confidently with client IT and security teams. - Proactive in identifying risks and issues before they impact delivery or operations. - Able to manage competing priorities across multiple client environments simultaneously. Preferred Qualifications - Oracle Cloud certifications such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations, OCI Administrator, or Oracle Fusion Security Administrator. - Experience with identity governance tools or integration with enterprise IDP solutions (Azure AD, Okta, Ping Identity). - Familiarity with audit and compliance frameworks relevant to financial services: SOX, GDPR, ISO 27001, FCA guidelines. - Experience in a managed services or multi-client support environment.