Oracle EBS & Microsoft Database Administrator - Advantest America, Inc.
Can sit in any Advantest office in the U.S. - Preferably San Jose, CA or Chandler, AZ
Link to U.S. Locations: https://www.advantest.com/en/about/offices/america-offices/
**This role does not offer the option of 100% remote work**
Must be a U.S. Person (Citizen; Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder; Asylee; Refugee)
**Annual bonus potential of up to 30%**
What Advantest Does...
Here at Advantest, we are blending precision manufacturing with cutting-edge tech to revolutionize the semiconductor game. Advantest is leveraging Industry 4.0 to bring together Innovation, Cutting-Edge Technology, Machining Automation, and Smart Manufacturing as we revolutionize the semiconductor industry. Advantest has the world's best product and solution development capabilities, and unmatched technical support delivered through global teamwork.
We are currently searching for an Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) DBA, who can also support MS SQL Databases, and has experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The primary responsibilities for this role include managing and maintaining our Oracle DB, Application and Microsoft SQL environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in Oracle technologies and cloud administration, with a proven track record of ensuring system reliability, security, and performance.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES...
Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Administration:
- Install, configure, patch, and upgrade Oracle E-Business Suite (R12).
- Manage and monitor EBS modules, concurrent managers, workflows, and custom applications.
- Handle cloning, backup, and recovery operations for EBS environments.
- Manage user access, roles, and responsibilities, ensuring compliance with security standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve application issues in collaboration with functional and development teams.
Oracle Database Administration:
- Administer Oracle Databases (12c, 19c, or later) including installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades.
- Perform database tuning, optimization, and query performance improvements.
- Implement and manage high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, including Data Guard, RMAN, and GoldenGate.
- Monitor database health, security, and performance using tools like Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).
- Conduct regular backups, restores, and data migrations as needed.
Oracle SOA Administration:
- Install, configure, and manage Oracle SOA Suite, including BPEL, OSB, and other middleware components.
- Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot SOA composites, web services, and integrations.
- Optimize SOA performance and ensure the reliability and scalability of the integration environment.
- Collaborate with development teams to support SOA-based integrations and resolve middleware issues.
Cloud Administration:
- Design, deploy, and manage Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) hosting Oracle workloads.
- Automate cloud resource provisioning and management using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or OCI Resource Manager.
- Optimize cloud resources for performance and cost-efficiency, ensuring alignment with business needs.
- Manage cloud networking, storage, and security configurations, including identity management and access controls.
Security and Compliance:
- Implement security best practices for EBS, database, SOA, and cloud environments.
- Ensure systems comply with regulatory standards such as GDPR, PCI-DSS, and SOX.
- Regularly apply security patches and manage vulnerability assessments and remediation.
- Monitoring, Performance Tuning, and Troubleshooting:
- Monitor system performance and availability, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
- Conduct root cause analysis for incidents and apply corrective measures.
- Fine-tune performance across the EBS, database, SOA, and cloud environments.
Backup, Recovery, and Disaster Recovery (DR):
- Develop and maintain comprehensive backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Perform regular DR drills to ensure readiness and minimize downtime.
Support and Collaboration:
- Provide L2/L3 support for EBS, database, SOA, and cloud issues, coordinating with Oracle Support when necessary.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integrations, upgrades, and migrations.
- Document procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting guides for the IT team.
QUALIFICATIONS...
Technical Knowledge and Experience:
- Knowledge of the ORACLE Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Microsoft SQL.
- Knowledge of the ORACLE SOA, ETL, MS SQL, SSIS. Integrations (Would be a PLUS).
- 5+ years of experience administering Oracle E-Business Suite (R12).
- 5+ years of experience as an Oracle Database Administrator.
- 3+ years of experience managing Oracle SOA Suite components like BPEL, OSB, and adapters.
- 3+ years of experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) including automation with Terraform or Ansible - OR other cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
- Expertise in Oracle Database management, including performance tuning, backup/recovery, and Data Guard.
- Strong skills in Linux/Unix environments, shell scripting, and automation tools.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Professional Certifications: (Preferred but not Required)
- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) - Database Administrator.
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Certified Architect Associate or Professional.
- Oracle SOA Suite Certified Implementation Specialist.
Work Environment:
Willingness to provide on-call support and address critical issues during off-hours.
Flexibility to work on weekends or holidays for major updates or incidents.
What You Can Expect with Benefits...
- Eligibility for Annual Bonus of up to 30% (paid out 2x per year).
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance starting on DAY 1 of employment.
- Four different Cigna medical plans to choose from.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) *for eligible plans.
- Flex Spending Account (FSA) – Health Care and Dependent Care.
- Company Paid Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Pet, Auto, Home Insurance (optional/buy up).
- 401(k) with 7% employer matching.
- Generous PTO + 15 paid holidays per year.