Career Level
Intermediate Engineer (4-6) years of experience
Key Responsibilities
- Deploy, administer, patch, and troubleshoot Oracle engineered systems including Exadata, Oracle Database Appliance (ODA), Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliance (ZDLRA), and Private Cloud Appliance (PCA)
- Manage and maintain Oracle SPARC and x86 server platforms, including hardware lifecycle management, firmware updates, and capacity planning
- Administer Oracle ZFS Storage solutions, covering configuration, replication, performance optimization, and fault resolution
- Operate and support Oracle Solaris and Oracle Linux environments at an advanced administrative level
- Conduct proactive health checks, risk assessments, and infrastructure reviews for client environments
- Respond to and resolve escalated technical issues in a timely and methodical manner, ensuring minimal impact to client operations
- Produce clear and accurate technical documentation, including runbooks, incident reports, and configuration records
- Liaise directly with clients, providing professional guidance and maintaining strong working relationships
Required Qualifications
- 4-6 years of hands-on experience in Oracle infrastructure and engineered systems administration
- Deep understanding of Oracle Exadata including:
- Core architecture and components (compute nodes, storage cells, InfiniBand network)
- Key features such as Smart Scan, Hybrid Columnar Compression, Storage Indexes, and Flash Cache
- Basic understanding of Exadata patching and maintenance lifecycle
- Demonstrated expertise on Oracle Exadata including:
- Exadata System Installations, deployments and configurations
- Patching and upgrade activities
- Routine Maintenance and health checks
- Practical working knowledge of ODA, ZDLRA, and PCA platforms
- Good understanding of:
- Oracle Database fundamentals (RAC/ASM concepts)
- ASM disk group management
- Oracle Database Backup & Recovery Tools (RMAN/ Data Pump)
- Solid experience administering Oracle SPARC and x86 servers
- Experience with Oracle ZFS Storage architecture and management
- Strong command of Oracle Solaris and Oracle Linux operating systems
- Working knowledge of Oracle KVM virtualization
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- A methodical approach to troubleshooting and problem resolution
Skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
- Basic knowledge of Oracle Cloud services
- Practical knowledge of ExaCC
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals including VLANs, routing protocols, and network security principles
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Shell or Python
- Oracle certifications (OCA, OCP, or platform-specific credentials)
- Oracle Exadata certification
