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Principal Consultant (Oracle Linux/ VM)

Oracle India Pvt. Ltd.

3.7

based on 5k Reviews

11-14 years

₹ 22 - 31L/yr (AmbitionBox estimate)

Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi + 4 more

1 vacancy

Principal Consultant (Oracle Linux/ VM)

Oracle

posted 17hr ago

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Flexible timing

Key skills for the job

Computer Science Python Computer Networking Consulting Oracle Linux Administration

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Job Description

An experienced consulting professional who has an understanding of solutions, industry best practices, multiple business processes or technology designs within a product/technology family. Operates independently to provide quality work products to an engagement. Performs varied and complex duties and tasks that need independent judgment, in order to implement Oracle products and technology to meet customer needs. Applies Oracle methodology, company procedures, and leading practices.

Career Level - IC3

Operates independently to provide quality work products to an engagement. Performs varied and complex duties and tasks that need independent judgment, in order to implement Oracle products and technology to meet customer needs. Applies Oracle methodology, company procedures, and leading practices. Demonstrates expertise to deliver functional and technical solutions on moderately complex customer engagements. May act as the team lead on projects. Effectively consults with management of customer organizations. Participates in business development activities. Develops and configures detailed solutions for moderately complex projects.

Key Requirements:

Must be comfortable engaging at all levels within customers and partner organizations.
Must be comfortable and able to answer on-the-spot technical questions you may not have the answers to.
Translate customer requirements and IT strategies into deliverable solutions and transformation plans.
Develop solution architectures and proposals to satisfy customer IT needs.
Participate in technology pilot projects or Proof of Value (POV) activities alongside our customers and partners.
Define statements of work that include all of the customer s project requirements needed to successfully complete the project and define the accurate amount of time required to complete the project.
Work alongside partners and other third party organizations as required.
Represent Oracle to customers during both on-site and remote engagement activities.
Lead the delivery of Oracle on Oracle solutions to customers.
Support and develop existing customer and partner relationships and skills.
Accurately and clearly document all project work done for the customer and provide all documentation to the customer in a timely manner.
Help drive sales opportunities to successful completion by assisting the pre-sales teams.
Promote the value of future professional services to the customer.
Excellent communication and presentation skills over phone, email, webcast, video and public conference.

Experience & Technical Skills:

Bachelor s Degree or above in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
More than 5 years experience in systems architecture, systems design, and systems administration in an enterprise setting.
Experience as a Project Manager/Team Leader and consultant
Strong technical knowledge in Linux is a must.
Strong technical knowledge in Virtualization platform: e.g. Xen/KVM/oVirt
Strong technical knowledge in networking.
Ability to automate tasks with scripting tools: e.g. Bash/Python/etc.
Demonstrable technical curiosity in keeping abreast with new technologies, especially in Open Source Software.
Experience with Containerization, e.g. Kubernetes and Docker.
Good working knowledge of Open Source tools, e.g. Ansible/Chef/Puppet/Github.
Good conceptual knowledge of DevOps, Big Data, IoT; working knowledge will be an advantage.
Good knowledge of software defined storage and networking.
Possession of industry recognized certifications in Linux, Virtualization, Docker or similar is highly preferred.
Strong technical solution background with good specialization in one or more areas of the following: Private/Hybrid cloud, Servers, Networking, Storage, BCDR.
Oracle product(s) knowledge, e.g. Oracle database, Oracle middleware is an advantage.

Language:

Proficient in communicating with stakeholders in business English.

Life at Oracle and Equal Opportunity

An Oracle career can span industries, roles, Countries, and cultures, giving you the opportunity to thrive in new roles and innovate, while blending work life in. Oracle has thrived through 40+ years of change by innovating and operating with integrity while delivering for the top companies in almost every industry.

In order to nurture the talent that makes this happen, we are committed to an inclusive culture that celebrates and values diverse insights and perspectives, a workforce that encourages thought leadership and innovation.

Oracle offers a highly competitive suite of Employee Benefits crafted on the principles of parity, consistency, and affordability. The overall package includes certain core elements such as Medical, Life Insurance, access to Retirement Planning, and much more. We also encourage our employees to engage in the culture of giving back to the communities where we live and do business.

At Oracle, we believe that innovation starts with diversity and inclusion and to create the future we need talent from various backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to optimally participate in the job application, and interview process, and in potential roles to perform crucial job functions.

That s why we re committed to creating a workforce where all individuals can do their best work. It s when everyone s voice is heard and valued that we re encouraged to go beyond what s been done before.

Disclaimer: Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and protected veterans status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law. Which includes being a United States Affirmative Action Employer

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Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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3.9

Rating based on 122 Principal Consultant reviews

Anonymous · IT Consulting in Bengaluru

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Job security is there if you know your job. But if you are from India be prepared to be bashed by the Americans. Even if you give your best & take all the heavy lifting, if a small thing goes wrong, that too for no fault of yours, you would still be blamed without any second thought or investigation into the matter. Particularly ther..Read More

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India is still a 3rd world country sadly. And just to save your job, your family, you aged mom & dad you need to accept anything & everything that Americans does. Its a favour that they are doing by providing us job :) We need to provide our children with the best possible knowledge & above all a strong spine so that they do not have to go through the same situation when they grow up.

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