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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Oracle certifications are advantageous.
- Experience working in regulated or large enterprise environments.
- Familiarity with vulnerability management and security remediation practices.
- Experience managing Oracle Service Requests (SRs) and vendor support engagements.
Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
- AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: We ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
- Inclusion: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.











