Oracle Database Engineer

Tahaluf Al Emarat Technical Solutions LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Tahaluf Al Emarat Technical Solutions LLC in the UAE seeks an Intermediate Engineer with 4-6 years of Oracle infrastructure experience to join our delivery teams. The role focuses on Exadata, ODA, ZDLRA, PCA, and related Oracle systems, with emphasis on installation, patching, and proactive health checks.

You will manage SPARC and x86 servers, ZFS Storage, Solaris and Linux environments, and interface with clients to provide guidance and documentation.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of hands-on experience in Oracle infrastructure and engineered systems administration.
• Deep understanding of Oracle Exadata including compute nodes, storage cells, InfiniBand.
• Core Exadata features such as Smart Scan, Hybrid Columnar Compression, Storage Indexes, and Flash Cache.
• Exadata installations, deployments, patching, upgrades, and routine maintenance.
• Practical experience with ODA, ZDLRA, and PCA platforms.
• Knowledge of RMAN and Data Pump for backup & recovery.
• Ability to work independently and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, administer, patch, and troubleshoot Oracle engineered systems including Exadata, ODA, ZDLRA, and PCA.
• Manage and maintain Oracle SPARC and x86 server platforms, hardware lifecycle, firmware updates and capacity planning.
• Administer Oracle ZFS Storage solutions with configuration, replication and performance tuning.
• Operate Oracle Solaris and Oracle Linux environments at an advanced level.
• Conduct proactive health checks, risk assessments, and infrastructure reviews for client environments.
• Respond to escalated issues promptly and methodically to minimize impact.
• Produce runbooks, incident reports, and configuration records.
• Liaise with clients, providing professional guidance and maintaining relationships.

Skills

Oracle Exadata

Exadata

ODA

ZDLRA

PCA

SPARC and x86 servers

ZFS Storage

Oracle Solaris

Oracle Linux

RMAN/Data Pump

Networking basics (VLANs)

Shell or Python scripting

Job description

Career Level

Intermediate Engineer (4-6) years of experience

Key Responsibilities

• 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 planning
• Administer 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

Required Qualifications

• 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, InfiniBand network)
• Key features such as Smart Scan, Hybrid Columnar Compression, Storage Indexes, and Flash Cache
• Basic understanding of Exadata patching and maintenance lifecycle
• Demonstrated expertise on Oracle Exadata including:
• 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