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Posted 3 weeks agoSenior Oracle Cloud Database Administrator
Hybrid
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable database architectures on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
- Manage OCI database services including Autonomous Transaction Processing (ATP‑D) and OCI GoldenGate.
- Oversee installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle maintenance of Oracle Databases (19c and later).
- Perform backup and recovery operations using RMAN, Data Guard, and OCI‑native tooling.
- Optimize database performance through SQL tuning, indexing strategies, execution plan analysis, and AWR/ASH diagnostics.
- Configure and maintain Oracle Data Guard, Active Data Guard, and full disaster‑recovery environments.
- Lead migrations of on‑prem Oracle databases into Oracle GovCloud using best‑practice methods.
- Manage OCI resources including compute instances, databases, storage, networking, and block/object storage.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure‑as‑Code using Terraform and OCI Resource Manager.
- Implement high‑availability strategies, autoscaling, and load‑balancing architectures.
- Enforce database security policies including encryption, auditing, access control, and Oracle Vault key management.
- Manage user roles, privileges, authentication, and identity integration with OCI IAM and IDCS.
- Design and execute Oracle on‑prem to OCI migrations using Data Pump, Transportable Tablespaces, GoldenGate, or RMAN backup/restore.
- Implement proactive monitoring using OCI Monitoring, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and Log Analytics.
- Analyze incidents, troubleshoot complex issues, and deliver root‑cause resolutions for internal and external database applications.
- Perform database cloning with data masking from production to lower environments across on‑prem and OCI Autonomous Databases.
- Implement DDL/DML scripts in alignment with SCRUM‑based application release cycles.
- Automate recurring tasks using SQL, PL/SQL, and scripting languages.
- Identify and recommend opportunities for application, process, and operational improvements.
- Promote adherence to departmental and software‑development standards.
- Support knowledge sharing, learning, and enablement across the DBA team.
- Own It. We focus on high performance and drive toward breakthrough outcomes. Our employees ensure accountability, optimize and align work, focus on the customer, and cultivate innovation.
Requirements
- The Senior Oracle Cloud Database Administrator is responsible for architecting, implementing, securing, and optimizing Oracle Cloud-based database solutions utilized by our corporate and municipal customers.
- This role includes managing Oracle Autonomous Databases, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) DB Systems, Exadata Cloud Services, and database migrations to the cloud.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- experience across on‑prem Oracle and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
- experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
- Proven ability to independently own, manage, and deliver tasks and projects with minimal direction.
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues autonomously.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies and applications with minimal guidance.
- experience with Oracle RAC, ASM, Exadata (on‑prem or cloud), Active Data Guard, performance tuning, RMAN, and OCI GoldenGate replication.
- Strong knowledge of Linux OS administration.
- Proficient in scripting using OCI CLI, Python, Bash, Perl, PowerShell, and related tools.
- Experience managing and supporting Very Large Databases (VLDB).
- Successful completion of the Nlets fingerprinting background assessment.
- Strong technical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively and independently within a global team environment.
- Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate with application development teams, technical services, and management.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies and applications with minimal direction. Extensive
- experience working in team‑oriented, collaborative environments, contributing to shared goals and continuous improvement.
Experience
- 8+ years of Oracle Database Administration
- 3+ years of hands‑on
Additional details
- The Senior Database Administrator i ensures high availability, performance tuning, automation, and compliance across mission-critical database environments.
- This individual will work under the guidance of the Database Manager to develop/support database solutions to support various company initiatives. Essential Responsibilities:
- Set a professional example through strong performance, leadership, and consistent reliability.
- Positive, solutions‑oriented “can‑do” attitude toward problem‑solving and task completion. Deep
- Expertise in backup strategies and all facets of database recovery, including simple restores and point‑in‑time recovery. •
- Capable of researching, analyzing, and resolving issues involving technologies outside core expertise.
- Proven analytical and problem‑solving abilities across diverse database platforms and technologies.
- Highly adaptable and able to perform in fast‑paced, dynamic environments.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Willing and able to support 24×7 operations, ensuring system uptime, reliability, and responsiveness.