Oracle Infrastructure Engineer

Confidential Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking an experienced Oracle Infrastructure Engineer in Abu Dhabi to deploy and manage Oracle engineered systems including Exadata, ODA, ZDLRA and PCA. You will handle patching, maintenance and troubleshooting across SPARC/x86 servers, ZFS Storage, Solaris and Oracle Linux.

The role demands 4–6 years hands-on experience, ability to work independently, produce runbooks, and liaise with clients.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of hands-on experience in Oracle infrastructure and engineered systems administration
• Deep understanding of Exadata architecture and components (compute nodes, storage cells, InfiniBand)
• Experience with patching, maintenance lifecycle, and system upgrades
• Proven ability to deploy, administer, and troubleshoot Oracle engineered systems
• Strong documentation skills: runbooks, incident reports, configuration records
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Deploy, administer, patch, and troubleshoot Oracle engineered systems including Exadata, ODA, ZDLRA and PCA
• Manage Oracle SPARC and x86 server platforms, hardware lifecycle & capacity planning
• Administer Oracle ZFS Storage solutions, including configuration and performance tuning
• Operate Oracle Solaris and Oracle Linux environments at an advanced level
• Perform proactive health checks and infrastructure risk assessments
• Create clear technical documentation and liaise with clients for guidance

Tools

Exadata

ODA

ZDLRA

PCA

SPARC/x86 servers

ZFS Storage

Solaris

Oracle Linux

KVM virtualization

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Oracle Infrastructure Engineer with 4–6 years of hands-on experience in Oracle engineered systems. The role requires strong expertise in Oracle Exadata, ODA, ZDLRA, PCA, SPARC/x86 servers, ZFS Storage, Solaris, and Oracle Linux, with responsibility for deployment, administration, patching, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

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