Oracle Platform Operations & Patching Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Platform Operations & Patching Engineer to provide Day 2 operational support, patch management, and platform maintenance for enterprise Oracle environments. The role involves managing Oracle security patching activities, supporting middleware and database platforms, vulnerability remediation, and ensuring platform stability across development, testing, and production environments.

Key Responsibilities

Perform Oracle Critical Patch Update (CPU) assessments, planning, deployment, validation, and post-patch stabilization.

Support Oracle Middleware technologies including:

Oracle HTTP Server (OHS)

Oracle WebLogic Server

Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF)

Oracle Forms and Reports

Support Oracle Database environments, including Data Guard configurations.

Manage Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) patching and operations.

Conduct compatibility, dependency, and risk assessments prior to patch implementation.

Develop patching schedules, implementation plans, rollback procedures, and validation activities.

Execute patch deployments and ensure service availability during maintenance activities.

Perform post-patch health checks, troubleshooting, and stabilization support.

Support vulnerability assessment remediation and security hardening initiatives.

Coordinate with Oracle Support for issue investigation and resolution.

Maintain patching documentation, operational procedures, and implementation records.

Participate in after-hours and weekend maintenance activities when required.

Required Skills & Experience

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience administering Oracle environments.

Strong experience with:

Oracle WebLogic Server

Oracle HTTP Server

Oracle Forms and Reports

Oracle Database 19c or higher

Oracle Data Guard

Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)

Experience performing Oracle CPU and security patching activities.

Strong understanding of backup, recovery, rollback, and disaster recovery procedures.

Experience supporting production-critical enterprise systems.

Knowledge of change management, release management, and operational governance processes.

Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills.