Obiee Administrator

OBIEE Administrator:

Key Responsibilities

System Administration & Maintenance

• Installation & Upgrades: Install, configure, patch, and upgrade OBIEE 11g/12c/OAS and WebLogic Server on Linux/Unix environments.
• Environment Migration: Migrate RPD (Metadata repository) and Web Catalog objects across different environments (DEV, QA, PROD) using Catalog Manager and WLST scripts.
• Performance Tuning: Monitor system performance using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), tune JVM settings, manage cache (cache seeding/purging), and resolve bottlenecks in reports and dashboards.
• High Availability: Configure clustering, load balancing, and Node Manager for high availability and failover. Hire IT People +3

Security & User Management

• Authentication & Authorization: Integrate OBIEE with LDAP/Active Directory (MSAD) for user authentication and manage authorization through Application Roles and Groups.
• Object & Data Security: Implement data-level security (Row-Level Security) and object-level security within the RPD.
• Usage Tracking: Setup and maintain usage tracking to analyze report usage, user activity, and performance trends. Hire IT People +2

Technical Support & Development Support

• Troubleshooting: Act as the L3 support for resolving complex production incidents related to system availability, data issues, or report failures.
• MUDE Management: Implement and manage Multi-User Development Environments (MUDE) for parallel RPD development.
• BI Publisher/iBots: Configure and troubleshoot BI Publisher, Delivers (iBots), and Bursting for scheduled report delivery.
• Documentation: Create and update technical documentation for system configurations, disaster recovery plans, and best practices. Expertia AI +4

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of exclusive experience as an OBIEE Administrator.
• Core Knowledge: Deep expertise in OBIEE 11g/12c/OAS suite, WebLogic Server administration, and Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) or Informatica administration.
• Database Skills: Strong proficiency in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, SQL*Loader, and data warehousing concepts.
• OS Knowledge: Strong experience with Linux/Unix shell commands and scripting for automation.
• Soft Skills: Proven ability to lead projects, work with offshore teams, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. VelvetJobs +3

Preferred Qualifications

• Oracle BI Certification.
• Experience with BI Apps (OBIA) - Finance, HR, Supply Chain analytics.
• Familiarity with other BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Cognos)