Oracle DBA Consultant

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Responsibilities

  • Act as subject-matter expert/solutions architect in your specialisation (Oracle DBA, Cloud Architecture, and ideally Cyber Security); lead solution design, gap analysis, data migration strategy and performance tuning for complex client environments.

  • Install, configure and support the Prescience toolset (Primavera P6, EPPM, PCM and related products), building toolset depth through structured learning and on-the-job development.

  • Proactively monitor, manage and support the PPDC environment within OCI.

  • Provide technical support to clients, resolving escalated tickets and delivering consulting services in line with agreed SLAs.

  • Support integration activities across Web Services / API, Primavera, Oracle Database and cloud platforms.

  • Proactively monitor and optimise client environments, and ensure systems under Managed Services and Cloud agreements have appropriate support and maintenance strategies.

  • Oversee the quality of project deliverables and apply procedures and ITIL service-management practices.

  • Conduct technical risk analysis and develop contingency plans; produce high-quality solution documentation and maintain the knowledge base.

Consulting Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop quality client relationships; facilitate workshops and constructively challenge clients and peers on delivery assumptions.

  • Act as the functional bridge between clients and technical consultants, translating client requirements into workable solutions.

  • Mentor and guide consultants and senior consultants, and deliver internal training to help other team members level up in additional technical areas.

  • Be available for on-call support in line with the C&MS On-Call Support Roster.

  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to generate respect and credibility, escalating issues appropriately with evidence-based resolution strategies.

  • Support bids, pre-sales and proposal estimation, and identify sales leads while delivering client work.

  • Introduce and influence new technology initiatives that drive performance improvement.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

  • Current certification and strong hands-on experience in one of: Oracle DBA or Cloud Architecture (OCI and/or Microsoft Azure), and Cyber Security.

  • Proven & Relevant technology/consulting experience.

  • Proven solution design capability and experience supporting integrations (Web Services / API, Primavera, Oracle Database, cloud).

  • Prior experience in installing, configuring and supporting 3rd party enterprise applications.

  • Strong understanding of ITIL principles and the ability to apply ITIL service-management processes.

  • Excellent spoken and written communication, with the ability to escalate issues appropriately and suggest evidence-based resolution strategies.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

  • Existing Primavera P6 experience (multiple versions).

  • A second specialisation from the three tracks (Oracle DBA, Cloud Architecture, Cyber Security).

  • Tertiary qualification in IT or engineering.

  • Industry exposure in transport, infrastructure, mining or resources.

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