Oracle Apps Database Administrator (DBA) - Gables Search Group

POSITION: Oracle Apps DBA

This company offers a hybrid work model. Person is required to be in the office two days per week and must reside within or relocate to within a reasonable commuting distance. Company will also consider contract to hire (6 months), working remote during the contract period. However, there must be a commitment to convert to hire and relocate. Generous relocation assistance is available.

COMPANY

Our client, the hiring company, is a mission focused, values driven organization where each individual can contribute to building a stronger, more secure internet.  They are a well-known, highly trusted brand name!

Work here and be inspired through the company’s focus on collaboration, innovation, camaraderie and social responsibility.

IMPACT

The Oracle Apps Database Administrator (DBA) will be responsible for the administration of Oracle e-Business Suite (EBS), Oracle database, Oracle middleware and related environments. The DBA will work with others DBA's, Integration SME, Security teams, Infrastructure teams, Project Managers, Change Management team and other counterparts and internal IT teams.

LOCATION

• Reston is noted as being one of the best placed to live in Virginia, offering an urban suburban mix feel. From art galleries and shopping to breweries, restaurants and urban villages, Reston offers a plethora of great things to do!
• Virginia's educational system consistently ranks in the top ten states on the U.S. and the County schools are highly rated.

OFFERED

• Competitive Salary, STOCK OPTIONS upon hire, 401(k) match and competitive benefits.
• Opportunity to always be on the latest releases of technology and learn additional applications and tools. A dynamic and flexible work environment with the ability to grow your career.
• Company is committed to providing resources to manage a healthy work-life balance by offering comprehensive benefits. Their portfolio of choices gives you and your family protection and peace of mind, so you can live well and work well.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform Oracle EBS Applications database administration (DBA) tasks including patching (ADOP cycle and OPatch), cloning, creating backup and recovery strategies, upgrading, performance tuning/optimization of Oracle EBS systems for recoverability, security, confidentiality, and integrity
• Evaluate critical Oracle EBS security issues (content, internal controls, access levels, etc.) and makes recommendations, such as disaster recovery plans and upgrades to new versions of Oracle EBS R12 or successor releases
• Perform Code and patch migration from non-prod to production environment using the deployed tool or manually by adhering to the set change migration policies and procedures laid out by the company
• Install, configure, secure, performance tune, backup, restore, patch Oracle and other databases
• Act as a liaison between the Functional/Technical teams and infrastructure teams
• Always ensure stability and performance of Oracle Applications production instance and update the system capacity and resources proactively
• Utilize Oracle EBS R12 Applications DBA (AD) utilities to perform maintenance of the multi-node e-Business Suite environment with Shared File System, managing and administering Concurrent Managers, Concurrent Programs, Request Sets, Request Groups, Workflows, and troubleshooting Workflow Mailer/Notification issues
• Use Oracle Application Manager (OAM) and Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) Grid Control for proactive monitoring and notification of system status
• Administer WebLogic/SOA Suite environment and drive Single Sign On implementation using Oracle Identity management and similar technologies
• Performs administration and maintenance of the Oracle Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Suite, Oracle WebLogic Server to support Oracle ERP system integration with legacy systems
• Establish, contribute to and adhere to all key departmental operating procedures around governance, project management, software lifecycle management, change management and application controls
• Provide oversight on key delivery of application topology solutions and enhancements as needed in Oracle technology space
• Reviews, develops, recommends, enforces, and adheres to database policies and standards Develops new standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Oracle EBS application software installation and configuration including high availability and disaster recovery solutions. Recommends changes and participates in the implementation and follow-on management of upgrades or replacements
• Ensure technological documentation is created and updated
• Ensure adherence to internal service management, ITIL guidelines and internal SLAs

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10-15 years of experience as an Oracle Apps DBA, including work with release 12.2.5+.
• Expertise with patching, installing and upgrading Oracle software.  
• Proficiency with Cloning, Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) and Data Guard for backup and disaster recovery in Linux operating system is desired.
• Skilled in managing Oracle databases, including 19c. Additional experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL and/or other databases desired.
• Experience with one or more of the following technologies is desired: Oracle WebLogic Administration, Essbase, Hyperion, OBIEE, Autosys, Informatica.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement in evaluation of user requests/requirements, architecting, determining and implementing an optimum technology solution and related documentation by applying best practices.
• Ability to articulate the value of recommended approaches and solutions to stakeholders.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science (or equivalent); or 3 years and a Master’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent)
• Local to the Reston, VA area preferred, will consider those willing to relocate upon hire, with company assistance.
• US Citizen / Green Card holder.