Database Administrator (Oracle)
Summary
Manages and optimizes Oracle databases, handles installations, security, backups, and performance tuning while collaborating with IT teams to ensure smooth operations.
About the job Database Administrator (Oracle)
Duties and Responsibility
- Act as the escalation point for complex database issues, resolving incidents related to performance, security, storage, and availability.
- Perform installation of software, configurations, upgrades, and migrations related to databases.
- Install and manage software updates and patches for database systems, including security patches to address vulnerabilities and bug fixes.
- Analyze database performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing optimizations to improve database speed and efficiency.
- Enforce security policies, managing user access, and protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access.
- Manage the backup of databases to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
- Be involved in new application implementation and infrastructure projects, providing database expertise, and ensuring successful deployments.
- Participate in disaster recovery drills to minimize downtime and data loss in case of unforeseen events.
- Work closely with application developers, fellow DBA and DevOps teammates, and other IT teams to ensure seamless operations.
- Be knowledgeable with the company's Change, Incident and Service Request Management process and make sure all tickets are managed/closed.
- Create and maintain documentation for database configurations, procedures, and best practices.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of hands-on experience as an ORACLE Database Administrator
- Relevant experience supporting/administering Oracle Golden Gate
- Oracle Cloud Experience and ATP Autonomous DBaaS, preferred
- Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization
- Experience in backup and restore (including redirected restoration)
- Strong understanding of Oracle architecture and security.
- Amenable to shifting schedule
Good to have (not required)
- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) certification
- Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
- Familiarity with other database platforms (e.g., Azure SQL Server, PostgreSQL, CosmosDB)
- Knowledge of ITIL practices and change management processes.