Senior Oracle Database Administrator

• Design, implement, and maintain Oracle database systems to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Monitor database performance, conduct regular tuning, and troubleshoot complex issues to optimize efficiency.
• Execute backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures to protect organizational data.
• Manage database security by enforcing access controls, auditing, and compliance with data protection policies.
• Plan and perform upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimal disruption to business operations.
• Collaborate with application developers to optimize SQL queries and support development projects.
• Document database architecture, policies, and best practices for internal use and compliance.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience managing Oracle databases in enterprise environments.
• Professional certification such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) is highly preferred.
• Proven expertise in Oracle database architecture, administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of backup/recovery strategies and disaster recovery planning.
• Experience with database security protocols and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, and ASM.
• Working knowledge of Linux/UNIX operating systems and shell scripting.
• Utilization of monitoring (ex. Datadog) and automation tools (ex. Terraform, Ansible, Python) for database administration.
• Experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions, preferably Cohesity.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of Oracle e-Business Suite, IAM and OID is a plus.
• Experience with cloud database solutions (e.g., Oracle Cloud, AWS RDS, Microsoft Azure).
• Familiarity with other database platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL is a plus.