Database Administrator, Oracle EBS

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University Clg-Nurse is seeking an Oracle EBS Database Administrator in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role involves managing the entire Oracle E-Business environment, ensuring reliability, security, and lifecycle management. Candidates should have significant DBA experience and expertise in Oracle's multitenant administration.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 6-8 years of experience with Oracle E-Business Suite while supporting platforms in high-availability settings. The position offers opportunities for collaboration with project teams and IT management.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of Oracle DBA experience in enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in Oracle Database Multitenant administration.
• Ability to perform OS-level migrations and platform upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Manage EBS application and database tier lifecycle and maintenance.
• Lead project migrations and environment refreshes.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness.

Skills

Oracle E-Business Suite administration

SQL and scripting

Linux/Unix operating systems

Multitenant administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field (preferred)

Tools

WebLogic

Forms

Concurrent Managers

Job description

The Oracle EBS Database Administrator is responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and lifecycle management of Marquette’s Oracle E-Business environment. The role focuses on proactive maintenance, patching, upgrades, and platform migrations within a high-availability production setting. It manages all aspects of Oracle E-Business Suite application and database tier maintenance, including CPU / PSU patching, one‑off patches, and annual major and minor updates. This is a technical, hands‑on role suited for an experienced administrator who takes ownership of maintaining complex Oracle EBS environments that are stable, secure, and up‑to‑date.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and execute EBS application tier and database tier patching cycles with minimal downtime and during off‑hours as dictated by business needs.
• Lead project migrations, cloning, and environment refreshes to support development, testing, and production activities.
• Monitor and tune system performance to ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness. Maintain accurate documentation of environments, patching history, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with project teams, developers, and business stakeholders during major initiatives and cutovers. Work with Applications team and vendor technical support to resolve performance and functionality issues.
• Manage database and application security controls, proactively mitigating risk through patching, configuration standards, and adherence to university security and compliance requirements.
• Perform OS‑level forklift migrations and platform upgrades (e.g., Linux version upgrades, hardware refreshes, cloud/on‑prem transitions).
• Provide subject‑matter expertise to Project Managers and other IT Services management. Serve as DBA representative on project teams for database/application implementation and upgrade projects.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 6–8 years of Oracle enterprise‑level DBA experience administering Oracle E‑Business Suite (R12.1/R12.2) in multi‑tier environments.
• Strong expertise in Oracle Database Multitenant administration (19c/12c) supporting EBS.
• Proven track record managing patching, quarterly CPUs, and enterprise‑scale migrations.
• Solid experience with Linux/Unix operating systems and EBS application tier technologies (WebLogic, Forms, Concurrent Managers, etc.).
• Ability to support planned and emergency after‑hour maintenance or troubleshooting.
• Exceptional SQL and scripting capabilities.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Business or related field.
• Oracle Certified Professional, Oracle Database 19c R12.2 Oracle Applications System Administrator Fundamentals.
• 10 or more years of hands‑on administration of Oracle E‑Business Suite (R12.1/R12.2) in multi‑tier environments.
• Advanced scripting experience.

Department

IT Services

EEO Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity is a core value of Marquette University. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.