Oracle Database Engineer — Abu Dhabi

Career Level

Intermediate Engineer (4-6) years of experience

Key Responsibilities

Deploy, administer, patch, and troubleshoot Oracle engineered systems including Exadata , Oracle Database Appliance (ODA) , Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliance (ZDLRA) , and Private Cloud Appliance (PCA)

Manage and maintain Oracle SPARC and x86 server platforms, including hardware lifecycle management, firmware updates, and capacity planning

Administer Oracle ZFS Storage solutions, covering configuration, replication, performance optimization, and fault resolution

Operate and support Oracle Solaris and Oracle Linux environments at an advanced administrative level

Conduct proactive health checks, risk assessments, and infrastructure reviews for client environments

Respond to and resolve escalated technical issues in a timely and methodical manner, ensuring minimal impact to client operations

Produce clear and accurate technical documentation, including runbooks, incident reports, and configuration records

Liaise directly with clients, providing professional guidance and maintaining strong working relationships

Required Qualifications

4-6 years of hands-on experience in Oracle infrastructure and engineered systems administration

Deep understanding of Oracle Exadata including:

Core architecture and components (compute nodes, storage cells, InfiniBand network)

Key features such as Smart Scan, Hybrid Columnar Compression, Storage Indexes, and Flash Cache

Basic understanding of Exadata patching and maintenance lifecycle

Demonstrated expertise on Oracle Exadata including:

Exadata System Installations, deployments and configurations

Patching and upgrade activities

Routine Maintenance and health checks

Practical working knowledge of ODA , ZDLRA , and PCA platforms

Good understanding of:

Oracle Database fundamentals (RAC/ASM concepts)

ASM disk group management

Oracle Database Backup & Recovery Tools (RMAN/ Data Pump)

Solid experience administering Oracle SPARC and x86 servers

Experience with Oracle ZFS Storage architecture and management

Strong command of Oracle Solaris and Oracle Linux operating systems

Working knowledge of Oracle KVM virtualization

Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

A methodical approach to troubleshooting and problem resolution

Skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)

Basic knowledge of Oracle Cloud services

Practical knowledge of ExaCC

Knowledge of networking fundamentals including VLANs, routing protocols, and network security principles

Proficiency in scripting languages such as Shell or Python

Oracle certifications (OCA, OCP, or platform-specific credentials)

Oracle Exadata certification