Oracle APPS DBA - Technical Engineer

What you will do

Johnson Controls is seeking an Oracle Apps DBA! You will be responsible for the administration, monitoring, and support of Oracle E-Business Suite applications and the associated Oracle databases. This role involves ensuring the optimal performance, security, and availability of the applications and databases to meet business requirements. This is a remote opportunity for the right candidate, but you must be a US citizen and live in the US.

How you will do it

• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle E-Business Suite applications and Oracle Database environments. Set up and manage application servers, database instances, and related components.

• Monitor and tune Oracle databases for optimal performance, including the application of best practices for database configuration and maintenance.

• Manage database storage, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.

• Implement and manage Oracle Data Guard for high availability and replication.

• Analyze and optimize SQL queries and PL/SQL code to improve application performance.

• Use Oracle performance tuning tools to monitor and enhance database efficiency.

• Define and implement database security policies, including user roles, permissions, and access controls.

• Conduct regular security audits and implement security patches for both the database and applications.

• Plan and execute upgrades and patches for Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle Database, including testing and validation of new versions.

• Coordinate application downtime with stakeholders to minimize business impact during upgrades.

• Support and Troubleshooting:

• Provide technical support to application users and troubleshoot issues related to Oracle Applications and databases.

• Collaborate with application developers to resolve database-related development issues.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for database architecture, configurations, processes, and procedures.

• Create regular reports on database performance, security incidents, and system health.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including application developers, network administrators, and IT support, to ensure smooth application and database operations.

• Participate in project teams for new application deployments or system enhancements.

• Implement monitoring solutions to proactively track database and application performance, resource utilization, and error logs.

• Set up alerts for critical issues and respond promptly to incidents.

What you will need
Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience as an Oracle DBA, with a focus on Oracle E-Business Suite.

• Proven experience with Oracle R12 and related technologies.

• Strong proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL.

• Experience with Oracle tools such as RMAN, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and SQL Developer.

• Familiarity with Oracle Cloud services and database management.

• In-depth knowledge of performance tuning methodologies and tools.

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve complex database issues.

• This role may require on-call support and occasional after-hours work to perform system maintenance or upgrades.

• Must be a US citizen. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Preferred

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or similar certifications are highly desirable.

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