Senior Cloud Systems Architect

Job Overview & Responsibilities

We are seeking a visionary Senior Cloud Systems Architect to provide technical leadership for a large-scale cloud migration initiative. In this role, you will be responsible for developing the overall architectural strategy and guiding the successful migration of on-premises workloads and applications to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). You will work closely with senior stakeholders, technical teams, and project managers to devise secure, high-performing, and cost-effective cloud solutions that align with corporate objectives.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Define architectural standards, patterns, and best practices for migrating enterprise workloads to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
• Architect end-to-end cloud solutions, including compute, storage, networking, databases, and integration components within OCI.
• Lead the assessment of existing systems and develop comprehensive roadmaps and migration strategies.
• Ensure cloud architecture incorporates security, compliance, disaster recovery, and business continuity requirements.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to guide the migration of complex business applications, including Oracle technologies such as PeopleSoft, Exadata, Autonomous Database, and Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC).
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend adoption where beneficial.
• Serve as a mentor and technical authority for engineering teams, providing architectural guidance and oversight throughout the migration lifecycle.
• Maintain comprehensive architectural and process documentation, and communicate complex technical information effectively to leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and/or equivalent work experience.
• 12+ years of IT experience, including strong recent experience architecting Oracle solutions and leading cloud migration projects.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Demonstrated expertise designing and implementing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) solutions at enterprise scale.
• Deep knowledge of networking, security, identity management, and governance in cloud environments.
• Proficiency with automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell).
• Outstanding analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
• Oracle Cloud certification(s) strongly preferred (e.g., Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Track record of architecting and leading successful large-scale cloud migrations.
• Experience with DoD/Army enterprise applications
• Hands-on experience with hybrid and multi-cloud architectures.
• Expertise in Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC), Exadata, Oracle Autonomous Database, and Oracle PeopleSoft migrations.
• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps methodologies, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Deep understanding of database migration strategies and tools (e.g., Oracle Data Pump, RMAN, GoldenGate).
• Experience with Operations and Maintenance of cloud and hybrid enterprise systems.

 

Company Overview

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Mythics and Emergent is required to abide by the Drug-Free Workplace Act, which requires Mythics and Emergent to provide a drug-free workplace, among other obligations.  As part of this effort, Mythics and Emergent requires pre-employment drug tests for all candidates for employment.  Please note that marijuana (including medical marijuana) is designated as a controlled substance under federal law and will be screened for in the drug test.

Why work at Mythics?

Because at Mythics, YOU count! At Mythics, our Corporate Values are at the foundation of everything we do. Our values, Respect – Empathy – Excellence – Fun (REEF), have created an environment that fosters creative thinking, respects your contributions, and accepts nothing less than excellence in serving our customers.  At Mythics, you will experience a truly enjoyable corporate culture. But don’t just take our word for it! 

 

Enjoy Tailored Benefits to Suit Your Needs with our Flexible Options. Our benefit options include:  

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans 
• Premier 401k retirement plan with corporate matching and a 529 college saving plan
• Tax-advantaged Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account options
• Legal Resources

 Unlock Exclusive Benefits for Full-Time Employees: 

• Generous work/life balance opportunit