Oracle EBS/DB Administrator | Memphis, TN | Contract 1
Oracle EBS/DB Administrator
Location: Memphis, TN
Employment Type: Contract
Position Summary
We are seeking an Oracle EBS/DB Administrator with database and systems administration expertise to manage
our Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) environment and supporting infrastructure. This role is responsible for
application administration, Oracle Database operations, Linux/Unix systems, performance, security, backups, and
disaster recovery. The administrator will partner with developers, functional analysts, infrastructure teams, and
business stakeholders to maintain reliable and secure business services.
Key Responsibilities
• Administer production and nonproduction Oracle EBS environments, including application services, concurrent
managers, Workflow Mailer, and application-tier components.
• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and clone Oracle EBS environments and supporting Oracle databases using
Oracle-supported tools and procedures.
• Manage EBS R12.2 online patching using ADOP, including readiness checks, execution, validation, and
troubleshooting.
• Maintain AutoConfig settings, context files, Oracle WebLogic Server, and Oracle HTTP Server.
• Apply database patches and perform upgrades in accordance with Oracle EBS certification and compatibility
requirements.
• Monitor application, database, and server health, availability, capacity, and performance; troubleshoot application
errors, failed concurrent requests, workflow issues, and connectivity problems.
• Analyze and tune SQL, execution plans, database wait events, memory usage, and I/O performance.
• Manage database storage, tablespaces, datafiles, temporary space, undo, and archive logs.
• Configure, monitor, and validate RMAN backups; perform restoration and recovery testing.
• Perform database and application cloning, environment refreshes, and approved data transfers using tools such
as Rapid Clone, RMAN, and Data Pump.
• Maintain database statistics and scheduled maintenance tasks using EBS-supported procedures.
• Manage database users, roles, privileges, service accounts, and auditing in accordance with security policies and
EBS requirements.
• Support EBS users, responsibilities, profile options, and access controls in coordination with application owners
and security teams.
• Administer Linux/Unix servers supporting Oracle EBS and Oracle Database, including services, permissions,
storage, and scheduled jobs.
• Develop shell scripts to automate monitoring, maintenance, reporting, and routine administration.
• Coordinate operating system patching and configuration changes; maintain certificates and support enterprise
authentication and single sign-on integrations.
• Support Oracle Data Guard, RAC, and ASM where deployed, including replication monitoring and availability
testing.
Oracle EBS/DB Administrator | Memphis, TN | Contract 2
• Coordinate application and database recovery to meet established recovery time and recovery point objectives.
• Support deployments and follow incident, problem, and change management procedures, including validation
and rollback planning.
• Work with Oracle Support to investigate issues, manage service requests, and implement approved fixes.
• Maintain operational runbooks, configuration records, recovery procedures, and capacity plans.
• Participate in scheduled maintenance and an on-call rotation as required.
Required Qualifications
• At least 3 years of hands-on Oracle EBS administration and Oracle Database administration experience.
• Experience supporting Oracle EBS R12.2, including ADOP, AutoConfig, Rapid Clone, concurrent processing,
and workflow.
• Experience with Oracle Database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with SQL, database performance analysis, RMAN backup and recovery, and Data Pump.
• Experience administering Linux/Unix systems and developing shell scripts.
• Working knowledge of Oracle WebLogic Server and Oracle HTTP Server.
• Understanding of EBS application and database dependencies, security controls, monitoring, and disaster
recovery.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent practical
experience.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or cloud-hosted EBS environments.
• Experience with Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, and Oracle Enterprise Manager.
• Experience with EBS migrations, major upgrades, high availability, and disaster recovery exercises.
• Familiarity with enterprise automation, monitoring, and identity management tools.
• Familiarity with EBS financial, procurement, supply chain, or human resources modules.
• Relevant Oracle Database, Oracle EBS, Linux, or cloud certifications.
Success in This Role
Success means reliable application and database availability, tested recovery capabilities, effective incident
resolution, strong system performance, and secure, well-documented environments that meet business needs.
