Oracle EBS administrator

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GoAhead Solutions has a great opportunity for an Oracle EBS in San Leandro, CA. This would be a Six month contract to hire.

Job Responsibilities:

• Administer Oracle 19c RAC databases and Oracle EBS Applications (12.1/12.2: HR, Financials, Payroll), ensuring 24/7 availability.
• Manage Oracle WebCenter Content and other middleware applications.
• Administer Oracle Engineered Systems (Exadata), Oracle App Servers, and Red Hat Linux servers/VMs running Tomcat, WebLogic, ORDS APEX, and related services.
• Perform database user management, backup and recovery (RMAN and filesystem tools).
• Maintain Data Guard Standbys and perform environment cloning for QA/Dev.
• Handle installations, patching, and upgrades for Oracle databases and applications.
• Monitor and tune database and application performance for optimal reliability.
• Install and maintain Oracle clients and development tools on user machines.
• Develop utilities and scripts to automate tasks, track system health, and generate reports.
• Collaborate with developers on release management and custom code deployments.
• Implement security measures including encryption, data obfuscation, and SSL.
• Document procedures and maintain detailed operations playbooks.
• Coordinate maintenance events (patches, upgrades, and scheduled downtime).
• Support audits by preparing documentation and compliance evidence.
• Work with vendors (Oracle, Red Hat, EMC, VMware, Nutanix) to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Provide support for business-critical applications beyond the Oracle ecosystem.
  
  

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in Oracle database and application administration.
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Strong hands-on expertise with Oracle 19c RAC architecture, Exadata, and Oracle EBS (12.1/12.2).
• Proficient in Oracle HR, Payroll, and Financials modules.
• Skilled in Red Hat and Oracle Linux system administration.
• Deep knowledge of high-availability configurations including Data Guard, RAC, and RMAN.
• Experienced in managing multi-terabyte databases and mission-critical systems.
• Advanced skills in PL/SQL, shell scripting, and performance tuning.
• Familiar with multi-tenancy (CDB/PDB) architecture.
• Strong understanding of database security, replication, encryption, and data masking.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with a focus on clear documentation.
• Oracle certifications and experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager are a plus.
• Backup and disaster recovery expertise using EMC and CommVault.
• Virtualization experience with VMware and Nutanix (preferred).
• Experience with Oracle Cloud Platform (preferred).
• Relevant technical certifications highly desirable.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May be tasked with lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs., if able to do so.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time and walk/stand for moderate periods of time.
• Must be able to bend at the knees and waist frequently
• Must be able to repetitively use a telephone and a computer mouse and keyboard.