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.
• Familiarity with Linux environment

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