Oracle Exadata Architect
Irvine, CA - USA
Job Summary
Role: Oracle Exadata Architect
Location: Irvine CA (Onsite)
Experience Required: 10 Years
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Oracle Exadata Architect to design implement and manage high-performance Oracle database environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Oracle Exadata architecture database administration and high availability solutions along with experience integrating on-premises systems with AWS cloud infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Oracle Exadata Architecture & Administration
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Design implement and manage Oracle Exadata environments supporting enterprise workloads.
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Optimize performance using Exadata features such as Smart Scan Hybrid Columnar Compression (HCC) and storage indexing.
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Manage Exadata patching upgrades and lifecycle management.
Oracle Database Management
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Administer Oracle databases with a focus on high availability performance tuning and reliability.
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Manage and configure RAC ASM RMAN Data Guard and GoldenGate.
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Implement database backup recovery and disaster recovery strategies.
Cloud Integration & Hybrid Architecture
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Architect and manage hybrid database environments across on-premises and AWS cloud.
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Work with AWS services including:
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RDS for Oracle
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EC2-based Oracle deployments
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AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
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S3 IAM KMS and CloudWatch
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Configure AWS networking components such as VPC Direct Connect and Transit Gateway.
Automation & Infrastructure Management
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Develop automation scripts using Shell scripting or Ansible.
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Manage Linux-based systems including Oracle Linux (OL) and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
High Availability & Disaster Recovery
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Design and implement HA/DR architectures across on-premise and cloud environments.
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Ensure reliability and resilience for mission-critical enterprise applications.
Documentation & Stakeholder Collaboration
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Create technical documentation architecture diagrams and operational procedures.
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Work closely with application teams infrastructure teams and stakeholders to support enterprise database platforms.
Required Skills
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10 years of Oracle Database Administration experience.
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5 years of Oracle Exadata engineering or architecture experience.
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Strong expertise in:
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Oracle RAC
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ASM
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RMAN
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Data Guard
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GoldenGate
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Deep knowledge of Exadata storage internals and performance optimization.
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Experience with Linux (Oracle Linux / RHEL) administration.
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Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and networking.
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Strong scripting experience using Shell or Ansible.
Preferred Qualifications
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Certifications such as:
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Oracle Certified Master
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OCI Architect
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AWS Solutions Architect
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Experience with Exadata or Exadata on OCI.
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Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
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Experience in BFSI or regulated industries.
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Exposure to database modernization initiatives such as:
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Aurora PostgreSQL
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Microservices architectures
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Data mesh platforms
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Key Skills
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Oracle Exadata
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Oracle Database Administration
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RAC / ASM / RMAN / Data Guard
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GoldenGate
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AWS Cloud (RDS EC2 DMS S3)
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Linux Administration
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Database High Availability & Disaster Recovery