Job Description :
Required Skills:
Individual should have good Linux expertise, as well as Volume Manager, Oracle RAC, ASM, and networking skills.
They should be well versed in SAN topology and have previous experience with all aspects of designing/implementing Exadata solutions.
The person must have strong verbal and written communication skills as they will need to produce processes/procedures for IT team that can be easily followed.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Software and firmware maintenance of the Database servers in the Database machine including upgrades and patching
Software and firmware maintenance of the Exadata storage servers in the Database machine including upgrades and patching
Software and firmware maintenance of the InfiniBand switches in the Database machine including upgrades and patching
Integration of Exadata monitoring and escalation into existing IT monitoring and actionable events solutions
Provide and implement performance and tuning recommendations of all components in the Database machines
Advise, provide guidance and develop Disaster Recovery strategies for these Database machines
Configure the machines to meet internal security requirements
Provide business as usual data structure manipulation (add, remove, modify storage) in the Database machine
Analyze and determine the feasibility of leveraging the Oracle Enterprise Manager solution to report on performance, provide metrics,and become the centralized proactive maintenance solution for Exadata distributions
Develop and record certified processes/procedures for all potential IT downstream support groups to maintain and upgrade the Database machines.
Expertise in Performance Tuning - IO,CPU & database codes(sqls
Exadata support Certification will be an added advantage
Additional requirements:
8+ years of Technical/Business Consulting experience.
Strong client relationship skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical personnel
Working with Global teams across the continents
Flexibility for relocation and willingness to travel