Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Primavera P6 Database Administrator to manage, maintain, and support the Oracle Primavera P6 (EPPM and/or Professional) database environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring database integrity, security, performance, connectivity, and availability across project controls systems. This role requires prior hands-on experience administering Primavera P6 databases in enterprise environments.
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Key Responsibilities
Database Setup & Configuration
Configure and maintain Primavera P6 database environments.
Support standalone and enterprise database deployments.
Maintain database connection settings and ensure reliable system connectivity.
Ensure correct configuration of database server settings and environments.
User & Security Administration
Manage privileged and public database accounts.
Administer access permissions for system and application users.
Support administrative database functions and system-level access controls.
Implement and maintain secure communication protocols where required.
Ensure compliance with internal security and governance standards.
System Maintenance & Performance
Monitor database health, availability, and performance.
Perform routine maintenance and optimization tasks.
Troubleshoot connectivity issues between application and database layers.
Maintain clean, structured, and reliable database environments.
Support upgrades, patches, and environment migrations.
Backup & Recovery
Design and execute backup and restore procedures.
Ensure business continuity through tested recovery strategies.
Maintain versioned backup schedules aligned with project controls requirements.
Environment Support
Support integration between Primavera P6 components and database services.
Maintain connection reliability across application servers and reporting tools.
Assist with deployment of new database environments where required.
Required Skills & Experience
Essential
Demonstrable experience administering Oracle Primavera P6 databases (EPPM and/or Professional).
Strong working knowledge of Oracle Database and/or Microsoft SQL Server.
Experience managing database user access and permissions.
Proven experience maintaining database integrity, performance, and security.
Experience configuring and maintaining system connectivity.
Experience performing database backups and recovery planning.
Understanding of Primavera system architecture.
Desirable
Experience supporting Primavera environments in enterprise project controls settings.
Experience supporting Primavera upgrades and migrations.
Familiarity with project controls workflows and scheduling environments.
Exposure to infrastructure environments supporting P6 EPPM deployments