Oracle Apps Database Administrator (DBA) – Oracle EBS & Linux

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Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Oracle Apps Database Administrator (DBA) – Oracle EBS & Linux

Location: Abu Dhabi

Job Summary

Oracle Apps Database Administrator (DBA) will be responsible for admin task expertise on Oracle EBS & Linux

Key Responsibilities

Oracle Database Administration:

  • Install, configure, and maintain Oracle databases, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Perform database tuning, backup, and recovery operations, applying patches, upgrades, and security updates as needed.
  • Monitor database health and performance using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) or similar tools, addressing bottlenecks and issues proactively.

Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Administration

  • Install, configure, and manage Oracle EBS environments, including upgrades, patching, and cloning of instances.
  • Manage and troubleshoot Oracle EBS applications, ensuring smooth operation and timely issue resolution.
  • Perform routine EBS administration tasks such as concurrent manager tuning, workflow administration, and maintenance of system profiles.

Linux Administration

  • Administer and maintain Linux servers that host Oracle databases and applications, including installation, configuration, and updates.
  • Manage Linux operating system performance, security, and patching, ensuring optimal server uptime.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, network, and system issues on Linux environments to ensure minimal downtime.

Backup, Recovery, And High Availability

  • Implement backup and recovery strategies using RMAN, Data Guard, and other Oracle tools.
  • Ensure the database and EBS applications are backed up regularly and can be restored efficiently.
  • Manage high availability environments including Oracle RAC, ensuring seamless operation of mission-critical applications.

Security & Compliance

  • Implement security best practices for Oracle databases, Oracle EBS, and Linux environments, including user management, encryption, and data protection.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS), applying appropriate security patches and performing audits.
  • Manage access control, role-based security, and implement single sign-on (SSO) or integration with identity management systems.

Monitoring & Performance Tuning

  • Continuously monitor Oracle database, EBS, and Linux server performance, identifying potential areas for optimization.
  • Perform database and application tuning, query optimization, and troubleshoot performance issues at the OS and database levels.
  • Leverage monitoring tools like Oracle Enterprise Manager, Nagios, or other monitoring solutions for proactive performance management.

Support & Troubleshooting

  • Provide 24/7 on-call support for critical production environments, resolving database, application, and OS-level issues promptly.
  • Work closely with developers, business analysts, and end-users to support business-critical Oracle EBS applications and database environments.
  • Assist in the root cause analysis of incidents, implementing preventative measures to avoid future occurrences.

Documentation & Automation

  • Document all aspects of database, EBS, and Linux administration, including installation guides, configuration changes, and disaster recovery procedures.
  • Automate routine tasks such as patching, monitoring, and backups using shell scripting, Ansible, or other automation tools.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for future reference.

Upgrades And Migrations

  • Plan and execute database and EBS upgrades, migrations, and cloud transitions, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to business operations.
  • Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and techniques to improve database and system efficiency.

Qualifications

  • Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Experience:
  • 12+ years of experience as an Oracle DBA, including administration of Oracle EBS environments.
  • 8+ years of experience in Linux system administration.

Skills

  • Oracle Database Skills:
  • Expertise in Oracle RDBMS (12c/19c), Oracle RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, and performance tuning.
  • Hands-on experience with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) administration, including patching and upgrades.
  • Linux System Administration:
  • Proficiency in Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, or Oracle Linux), including shell scripting and command-line administration.
  • Experience with server monitoring tools and performance tuning in a Linux environment.
  • Backup & Recovery:
  • Strong knowledge of backup and recovery strategies using RMAN, Data Guard, and Oracle Flashback technologies.
  • Security & Compliance:
  • Familiarity with database and OS security practices, including encryption, access control, and vulnerability management.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or other cloud platforms.
  • Familiarity with Oracle WebLogic, Oracle Forms, and Oracle Middleware.
  • Knowledge of automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or similar for system administration.

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