Specialist - System Management

Vivantify Technology Solutions India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Challenging projects with leading CLi*

Job summary

Vivantify Technology Solutions India Private Limited seeks an experienced Oracle Database Patch Engineer in Bengaluru to lead end-to-end patching of Exadata/ExaCC and Oracle databases. You will manage patch cycles, automate workflows, and collaborate with global IT teams to ensure security, stability, and compliance.

The candidate should demonstrate hands-on expertise with Exadata/ExaCC, Oracle RAC, RMAN, OCI, and OEM lifecycle management, while supporting vulnerability remediation and

Qualifications

• Experience patching Exadata/ExaCC and Oracle Databases in lifecycle management.
• Hands-on with OCI patching, RAC, Grid Infrastructure, RDBMS, ASM, Data Guard.
• Proficient with OCI Console, CLI, REST APIs; automation with Terraform and Ansible.
• Plan maintenance windows, rollback strategies, and post-patch validation.
• Collaborate with IT teams across India and the US; flexible for evening/weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute Exadata/ExaCC patching across components.
• Manage OCI patching cycles including OS images and DomU environments.
• Patch Oracle RAC, Grid Infrastructure, RDBMS, ASM, Data Guard.
• Execute QMR/SMR/PSU/CPU/third-party patches with minimal downtime.
• Automate patching workflows using Terraform and Ansible; OCI CLI/REST APIs.
• Manage OEM Fleet/Lifecycle, including gold image creation and deployment.
• Conduct risk assessments, rollback planning, and post-patch validation.
• Troubleshoot patch-related issues and document standards.

Skills

Exadata

ExaCC

Oracle Database Administration

Oracle RAC

Oracle RMAN

OCI

Data Guard

Terraform

Ansible

Linux/RHEL

OEM Fleet Management

Tools

OCI CLI

REST APIs

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Location: Bengaluru
Experience: 5–7 Years

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Patch Engineer with strong expertise in Exadata, ExaCC, Oracle Database, Oracle RAC, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The role focuses on planning, automating, executing, and troubleshooting database and engineered-system patching while maintaining security, stability, availability, and compliance.

Job Description

The role involves managing the end-to-end patching lifecycle across Exadata and ExaCC, including compute nodes, DomU VMs, Grid Infrastructure, and Oracle Databases. The engineer will plan maintenance windows, perform pre-maintenance preparation, execute quarterly and security maintenance releases, and develop appropriate rollback strategies.

The position requires hands‑on experience with OCI patching, Oracle RAC, Grid Infrastructure, RDBMS, ASM, Data Guard, and OEM Fleet/Lifecycle Management. The engineer will use OCI Console, CLI, REST APIs, Terraform, and Ansible to automate and manage patching activities.

The candidate will also troubleshoot patch‑related database failures and post‑patch issues, perform root‑cause analysis, document procedures and standards, and support vulnerability remediation. Collaboration with IT teams and business stakeholders across India and the US, including flexibility for evening or weekend activities when required, is expected.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute Exadata/ExaCC patching across compute, DomU, Grid Infrastructure, and databases.
• Manage OCI patching cycles, including OS images, compute instances, and DomU environments.
• Perform Oracle RAC, Grid Infrastructure, RDBMS, ASM, and Data Guard patching.
• Execute QMR, SMR, PSU/CPU, third‑party, and one‑off patches with minimal downtime.
• Automate patching workflows using Terraform and Ansible, along with OCI CLI and REST APIs.
• Manage lifecycle and Fleet operations through OEM, including gold image creation and deployment.
• Conduct impact assessments, risk evaluations, backup/rollback planning, and post-patch validation.
• Troubleshoot patch‑related issues, perform RCA and remediation, and maintain patching documentation and standards.

Required Skills

• Exadata / ExaCC
• Oracle Database Administration
• Oracle RAC
• Oracle RMAN
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Oracle Grid Infrastructure, RDBMS, and ASM
• Database and infrastructure patch management
• OCI Console, OCI CLI and REST APIs
• Data Guard patching
• Terraform and Ansible
• OEM Lifecycle/Fleet Management
• Linux/RHEL OS patching
• Backup and rollback strategies
• ITIL processes, including Change, Incident, and Problem Management
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred / Good to Have

• Oracle DBCS
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
• Oracle Exadata Management or OCI Architect certification
• Cloud‑based Oracle Database experience
• OEM/OMS agent patch management
• Large‑scale, high‑availability, mission‑critical environments
• Vulnerability scanning and reporting tools such as Qualys and Brinqa
• Strong security and vulnerability compliance awareness

Mandatory Skills

• EXADATA
• Oracle Cloud Services
• Oracle DB Administration
• Oracle RAC
• Oracle RMAN

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with Exadata/ExaCC and Oracle Database patching, along with strong expertise in RAC, OCI, RMAN, and enterprise database administration. The candidate should be comfortable troubleshooting complex environments, automating patching activities, working with distributed IT teams, and supporting flexible maintenance schedules when required.

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment
• The opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects with leading clients