Primavera System Administrator

Russell Tobin; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Tobin in Chennai, India seeks an experienced Primavera P6 EPPM Administrator to install, configure, and maintain the enterprise scheduler across servers, databases, and application layers.

You will monitor performance, implement upgrades, manage AD integration, SSL, and security, and provide end-user support while creating thorough documentation.

4-6 years of on-premise Primavera P6 experience, Oracle DB and WebLogic skills required; certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Primavera P6 EPPM on-premise systems.
• Knowledge of Oracle Database management, including clustering, tuning, and backups.
• Experience with Oracle WebLogic Server environments and J2EE deployment.
• Solid understanding of Primavera P6 architecture and configurations.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Primavera P6 EPPM servers and client modules.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure uptime.
• Plan upgrades, patches, and changes with proper change management.
• Manage database clustering, backups, and DR/testing.
• Deploy and tune WebLogic Server domains, clusters, and apps.
• Ensure SSL termination and AD/LDAP authentication for security.
• Administer user provisioning and access controls for Primavera P6.
• Document installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and recovery procedures.

Skills

System Administration

Database Administration

Application Server Administration

User and Security Management

Monitoring and Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Oracle Database

Oracle WebLogic Server

J2EE

SSL/TLS

LDAP/Active Directory

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• 1. System Administration:
• Install, configure, and maintain Primavera P6 EPPM application servers and client modules.
• Manage system-level configurations for the enterprise project scheduling solution.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure maximum uptime.
• Plan and execute system upgrades, patches, and updates following change management practices.
• 2. Database Administration:
• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle Database servers for Primavera P6.
• Monitor database performance, perform tuning, and optimize queries.
• Manage high-availability database environments, including clustering and failover configurations.
• Plan and execute backups, disaster recovery, and failover tests.
• Monitor storage capacity and troubleshoot database issues.
• 3. Application Server Administration:
• Install, configure, and manage Oracle WebLogic Server environments, including domains, clusters, and managed servers.
• Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot J2EE applications to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
• Perform WebLogic Server tuning, including JVM optimization and thread pool management.
• Implement SSL termination for secure communications and manage AD integration for user authentication and access control.
• 4. User and Security Management:
• Administer user provisioning, deactivation, and access control within Primavera P6.
• Configure security policies, including SSL and Active Directory (AD) authentication, to protect project data from unauthorized access.
• Manage project archives, including re-importing archived schedules upon request.
• 5. Monitoring and Maintenance:
• Perform regular monitoring of system health, database performance, and application server uptime.
• Proactively identify potential issues and implement solutions to ensure system stability.
• Establish and maintain backup and recovery policies and procedures.
• Provide technical support to end-users to maximize Primavera P6 utilization.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including installation guides, configuration settings, troubleshooting guides, and backup/recovery plans.

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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in administering Primavera P6 EPPM on-premise systems.
• Proficiency in Oracle Database management, including clustering, tuning, and backups.
• Expertise in managing Oracle WebLogic Server environments and J2EE application deployment.
• Strong understanding of Primavera P6 architecture and system configurations.
• Experience with clustered P6 EPPM server environments for performance and scalability.
• Solid understanding of system security, including SSL and LDAP/Active Directory integration.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Primavera P6 EPPM, Oracle Database, or related technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills