Become the Senior Oracle Patching SME at Cognizant, responsible for managing critical patch cycles across a vast Oracle landscape during Canadian business hours. This role emphasizes expertise in security updates and compliance.
As the Oracle DB Patching Tower Lead, you will be essential for coordinating with client DBAs and application owners for effective patch management. Your responsibilities include executing PSU and CPU patches, while conducting health checks and managing offshore teams during onshore hours. Knowledge in change governance is vital for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
• Direct quarterly PSU/RU and CPU patch efforts using OPatch
• Conduct Grid Infrastructure and Data Guard patching
• Perform health checks and manage RMAN backups pre- and post-patching
• Oversee compliance tracking and update CMDB/KEDB
• Author documentation for RFC/CAB submissions
Requirements:
• Extensive experience with Oracle RAC and Data Guard
• Proficiency in scripting (Bash/Shell, Ansible)
• ITIL certification mandatory
• Experience in cloud DB fundamentals advantageous
• Oracle RAC specialist credential preferred
Apply your patching skills and strategic insight to drive compliance at Cognizant.
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