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Job Title: Oracle Apps DBA
Work Location: Louisville, KY
Long Term Contract
Oracle Apps DBA (EBS R12.2) – Platform Migration Specialist
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Oracle Apps DBA (R12.2) with strong expertise in Oracle E-Business Suite administration and platform migrations, specifically migrating environments from Oracle Linux to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8). The candidate must have proven experience delivering 3–4 end-to-end migrations and managing complex enterprise EBS environments.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage Oracle EBS R12.2 environments (installation, configuration, cloning, patching)
• Execute OS migrations (Oracle Linux to RHEL 8) including planning, execution, and validation
• Perform database administration (backup/recovery, RMAN, tuning)
• Execute ADOP online patching cycles
• Perform cloning and environment refresh activities
• Troubleshoot application and database performance issues
• Implement automation scripts for monitoring and maintenance
Mandatory Skills
• Oracle EBS R12.2 Administration
• Minimum 3–4 migration projects (Linux platform migrations)
• Oracle Database (11g/12c/19c) and newer versions
• ADOP online patching
• Multi-node EBS architecture
Additional Relevant Skills
• Experience with WebLogic Server administration
• Oracle HTTP Server (OHS) and Forms/Reports Services
• Load balancer and SSL configuration
• Data Guard, RAC, and HA/DR architecture
• EBS security, user management, and auditing
• Performance tuning (AWR, ASH, ADDM)
• Shell scripting, Python automation
• Ansible or similar automation tools
• Cloud exposure (Oracle Cloud OCI/AWS)
• Integration with SSO, LDAP, and identity services
• Monitoring tools (OEM, AppDynamics, Nagios)
• Capacity planning and system sizing
• Backup and recovery strategies including DR drills
Preferred Qualifications
• 8 years experience in Oracle Apps DBA role
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
• Experience working in production-critical environments