Job Summary:

Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in managing Oracle RAC environments on IBM AIX platforms. Responsible for installation, configuration, tuning, and administration of Oracle databases in high-availability clustered setups, ensuring performance, reliability, and disaster recovery readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters) on IBM AIX.
• Manage Oracle Grid Infrastructure and ASM (Automatic Storage Management).
• Perform database cloning, patching, and upgrades (including PSU/CPU patches).
• Monitor and tune database performance, storage usage, and system health.
• Implement and maintain backup/recovery strategies using RMAN, Data Guard, and other tools.
• Perform regular failover and switchover testing for high availability and disaster recovery.
• Work closely with Unix system administrators on AIX-level configurations and tuning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database/system issues including RAC node failures, network issues, and storage bottlenecks.
• Maintain database documentation, operational procedures, and technical standards.
• Implement data security best practices and support audit requirements.
• Participate in 24x7 on-call support rotation for production environments.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of Oracle DBA experience with at least 5+ years in RAC on AIX.
• Strong experience with Oracle 12c/19c RAC, ASM, and Grid Infrastructure.
• Proficient in IBM AIX operating system (v7.x), including shell scripting and LVM management.
• Experience with Oracle Data Guard, RMAN, and OEM (Oracle Enterprise Manager).
• Familiarity with networking and storage configuration in a clustered environment.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting RAC node issues, interconnect configuration, and clusterware.
• Understanding of Oracle licensing, patching, and upgrade paths.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud integration & migration (e.g., Oracle Cloud Infrastructure or GCP\AWS).
• Familiarity with third-party backup tools (e.g., NetBackup, CommVault).
• Knowledge of Oracle GoldenGate or Streams for replication.

Certifications (preferred):

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) – DBA or RAC specialization.
• IBM Certified AIX System Administrator (nice to have).