Oracle Database Consultant
Listed on 2026-10-06
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IT/Tech
Oracle Specialist/ Consultant, Database Administrator
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 planningAdminister 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
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, Infini Band network)
- Key features such as Smart Scan, Hybrid Columnar Compression, Storage Indexes, and Flash Cache
- Basic understanding of Exadata patching and maintenance lifecycle
- 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
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
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