Nutanix DBA Consultant

Job# : 2077477

Job Description :

Our great client has an immediate remote opening for a Nutanix DBA who has experience with Nutanix NDB. If you are interested please apply with resume to [email protected] .

Looking for the following skills :

ORACLE DB Administration (Expert-level)

Experience with Oracle 12c / 19c / 21c and features such as ASM, RAC (if applicable), Data Guard.

Deep understanding of Oracle ODA architecture, including :

ODA CLI and Appliance Manager

ODA storage layout, backups, patching, HA

Skilled in RMAN, Data Pump, Flashback, and transportable tablespaces.

2. Oracle Migration Experience

Proven history of migrating Oracle workloads across platforms (ODA ? VM-based, bare metal, or cloud).

Familiarity with :

Physical migrations (cold / hot backup & restore)

Logical migrations (Data Pump or GoldenGate)

Oracle PDB migration techniques if using multitenant

3. Nutanix NDB (Era) Proficiency

Hands-on experience with :

Provisioning, cloning, patching, and backups in Nutanix NDB.

Profiles and blueprints in NDB to standardize deployment.

NDB automation and API-based operations.

Understanding of Nutanix HCI architecture, AHV / ESXi integration, and storage layouts (vDisks, Containers, Snapshots).

4. Linux & Virtualization Skills

Proficient in Linux (RHEL, Oracle Linux) system administration :

Filesystem management (xfs / ext4)

Kernel tuning, hugepages, NUMA, ulimits

SELinux and firewalld configuration

Experience with virtualization :

AHV, VMware vSphere, or other hypervisors.

5. Backup / Restore & DR Strategy

Able to redesign backup strategy when moving from ODA to NDB :

RMAN with Nutanix NDB backup integrations

Integration with third-party tools (e.g., Rubrik, Commvault, NetBackup)

Understand how to implement and validate DR (e.g., with Nutanix asynchronous replication or Oracle Data Guard on NDB).

• Automation and Scripting

Proficient with scripting languages (Bash, Python or PowerShell) for automation and logging.

Familiarity with Ansible or Terraform for infrastructure-as-code is a plus.

Should understand how NDB workflows can be automated via REST APIs

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview : Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses / books / seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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