Oracle Applications Database Administrator at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

DUTIES:

• Install, configure, and support database management systems (Oracle & SQL databases) and related software to resolve highly complex and/or unique issues without precedent and/or structure. Work on databases using more advanced database administration concepts.
• Day to day activities for ERP and/or Database including but not limited to creating, cloning, patching, code migration, performance tuning, capacity planning, database monitoring, administration, user management, backup/recovery management, SR management, monitoring applications and its services, documentation
• Install, Upgrade, Configure, Clone, Patching & Managing of Oracle eBusiness Suite 12.7
• Responsible for EBS System Administration - User/Role Management, Responsibilities Management, Concurrent Manager/Requests Management.
• Act as liaison to Oracle ERP and other internal applications teams.
• Ensure and maintain highly available databases.
• Take responsibility for database performance optimization, backup and recovery strategies and implementation, as well as monitoring the overall health of the database environment.
• Provide on-going system administration and technical support.
• Experience in Oracle RAC, DR Setups, DataGuard, RMAN, load balancers and Fine-tunning Weblogic.
• Experience in hang analyzer, system state dump, SQL tuning, AWR analysis and Trace analysis.
• Evaluate and test marketplace tools and utilities, including system integration and automation, which enhance server functionality and promote the development of RDBMS applications.
• Maintain documentation and contribute to the ongoing development of new standards.
• Ensure proper disaster recovery procedures are in place and adhered to.
• Responsible for contribution and adherence to standards that ensure the integrity and security of the enterprise's data resources.
• Ensure compliance with IITA Oracle license agreement.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to others in areas of expertise.
• Oracle EBS R12 modules user support (Finance & Supply chain, iExpense)
• Hands on experience in Oracle Cloud environment will be an added advantage.
• Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Engineering or related field with a minimum of six (6) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

• Have experience configuring and maintaining Oracle Dataguard/RAC/RMAN
• Have MS SQL Server database administration experience.
• Have Oracle DBA, Apps DBA or other relevant certification.
• Have organizational and documentation skills.
• Have experience supporting critical systems especially Oracle EBS R12.7.
• Have sound troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Have experience working with remote teams and ability to communicate effectively.
• Have experience supporting EBS financials and Supply chain Modules SCM.
• Have experience supporting Oracle cloud and ERP cloud applications.

Benefits

• We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.