Role: Oracle Apps DBA
Location: Madison, NJ(Remote)
Mode: Contract
We are seeking a highly skilled Oracle Apps DBA with strong experience in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The candidate will be responsible for managing mission-critical EBS environments, driving cloud transformation initiatives, and ensuring system stability, performance, and security across enterprise landscapes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and administer Oracle E-Business Suite R12.2 environments, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Perform database administration activities including installation, upgrades, patching, cloning, and migrations.
- Execute EBS application and database tier administration, including AutoConfig, AD/TXK patching, and ADOP online patching.
- Design and manage OCI-based infrastructure (Compute, Storage, Networking, IAM, Monitoring).
- Lead EBS migration and cloud transformation projects to OCI.
- Monitor system health and proactively troubleshoot application, database, and infrastructure issues.
- Implement and manage backup, recovery, disaster recovery (DR), and business continuity solutions.
- Configure and support high-availability architectures ( Data Guard, load balancing).
- Automate routine tasks using Shell scripting, SQL, and PL/SQL to improve efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and optimize performance.
- Enforce security, compliance, and audit controls across EBS and OCI environments.
- Maintain detailed technical documentation, SOPs, and operational procedures.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 8-12 years of experience as an Oracle Apps DBA in enterprise environments.
- Strong experience with Oracle EBS R12.1/R12.2 administration.
- Expertise in Oracle Database (11g/12c/19c or higher).
- Experience in EBS cloning, patching, and online patching (ADOP).
- Hands-on experience with OCI services, including:
- Compute & Storage
- Networking (VCN, Load Balancers)
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Monitoring & Logging
- Backup & Disaster Recovery
- Proven experience with EBS migration to OCI.
- Strong knowledge of RMAN, Data Guard, and performance tuning.
- Solid understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in OCI migration or cloud modernization programs.
- Knowledge of Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) and platform services.
- Experience with WebLogic administration.
- Oracle certifications (OCI, Database, EBS).
Desired Candidate Profile
- Strong experience managing large-scale production environments.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in both production support and project delivery environments.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Nice to Have
- Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, OCI Resource Manager).
- Exposure to DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
- Experience in hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
Mandatory Skills : Oracle EBS - Application Administration