Senior Oracle Applications & Multi-Platform Database Administrator

We are currently looking for Senior Oracle Applications & Multi-Platform Database Administrator for our Bahrain operations with the following skillsets & terms and conditions:

Technical Skills Required:

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  Core: Oracle EBS 12.2, Oracle 19c, WebLogic, ADOP, Rapid Clone.
• Databases: MySQL, MS-SQL Server.
• OS/Infrastructure: Solaris, Oracle Linux, Shell Scripting, SAN/NAS Storage.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oracle EBS & Middleware Lifecycle Management

• Application Administration: Manage the full lifecycle of Oracle EBS 12.2, including complex upgrades to Oracle 19c and cross-platform migrations.
• Online Patching: Expertly execute the ADOP (Online Patching) cycle to ensure minimal downtime and system stability.
• WebLogic & Fusion Middleware: Configure, tune, and troubleshoot WebLogic Admin and Managed Servers (e.g., Forms, OACORE) tailored for the EBS 12.2 stack.
• DMS Governance: Maintain the integrity of the Oracle Document Management System, overseeing user permissions, security protocols, and storage workflows. [6, 7, 8, 9, 10]

2. Multi-Platform Database Administration [11]

• Database Management: Provide expert-level support for Oracle 19c (utilizing Multitenant architecture), MySQL, and MS-SQL Server.
• High Availability: Design and manage high-availability solutions, including Oracle Data Guard and SQL Server Always On clusters.
• Infrastructure Synergy: Administer Solaris and Linux environments; collaborate with storage teams to optimize SAN/NAS capacity, I/O performance, and OS-level configurations.
• Automation: Architect advanced Shell, WLST, and Python scripts to automate routine maintenance and system monitoring. [12, 13]

3. Data Protection, Backup & Recovery

• RMAN Mastery: Design and implement comprehensive backup strategies using Oracle RMAN, including incremental backups and advanced block media recovery.
• Disaster Recovery (DR): Lead DR planning and execution for EBS 12.2 to guarantee zero data loss and meet strict Recovery Time Objectives (RTO).
• Environment Refreshes: Streamline the cloning process (Production to non-prod) using Rapid Clone and RMAN to support agile development cycles.
• Cross-Platform Recovery: Standardize backup/restore procedures for MySQL and MS-SQL Server, including Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR) to safeguard against data corruption.
• Compliance & Validation: Conduct quarterly restoration drills to validate backup integrity and ensure adherence to corporate data retention policies.

4. Testing & Optimization

• Validation: Execute rigorous regression and functional testing for all patches, upgrades, and configuration changes.
• Performance Engineering: Proactively tune SQL queries, database parameters, and OS kernels to maintain peak application performance.

Terms and conditions

Joining time frame: (15 - 30 days)