OPS Database Administrator

Phoenix, AZ, United States

Job Description

This is an Oracle DBA role that works closely with the Application Management and Development teams to assessdatabase performance and suggests opportunities for improvement. We are looking to fill a need to have a highlycompetent and highly motivated individual in this role. The primary responsibility of this role is to investigate sub-optimallyperforming environments and either take action to resolve and/or provide suggestions to Development teams on areasto pursue. Individual will review database related alerts, AWRs, ADDMs, and escalations to come up with solutions torecurring problems. This is a Senior-level position requiring excellent technical skills as well as excellent Soft Skills. Theability to professionally communicate with leadership and peers is just as important as the technical skills required in thisrole. The ability to multi-task with excellent Time Management is a core requirement. Accountability and being proactiveare keys to operational excellence and the same will be expected from the successful candidate. Resource needs a solidunderstanding of other inter-related database, storage, operating system, networking, and other technologies commonlyfound in the architecture of larger enterprise class environments.

Career Level - IC4

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting and resolving database performance problems

Performance Tuning and Optimization using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools

Implementing operational automation using scripts

Oracle query performance tuning, sql coding best practices, advanced oracle concepts, optimization and supportability.

Adherence to ITIL processes

Communication with client leads development teams systems administrators and other related service providers

Proactive database monitoring in support of metrics, issue avoidance, and issue resolution

Work independently with very limited supervision

Work with cross-functional project teams to resolve technical performance issues/bottlenecks (e.g., network, storage,

application).

Work with different staff levels, within and out of core competency.

QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE):

Bachelors or Master’s Degree in computer science, information systems, or business administration

Oracle DBA with 6+ years of experience and technical certification is mandatory

Exposure and hands-on Performance tuning of instance and application.

Experience and hands-on shell scripting.

Experience with Oracle WebLogic, RMAN Backups and Restore, OEM

Good understanding of Architecture and infrastructure.

Should have knowledge of ITSM / ITIL processes.

Strong experience in a Production Operations environment as well as Development Support

Proficient with OEM/SQL Advisor/ADDM/AWR

Knowledge of 19c, 21c and higher features

Experience with DataGuard/Active DataGuard/DataGuard Broker design and implementation

Knowledge of Exadata

Knowledge of backups, restores and recovery models

Knowledge of partitioning of large tables

Knowledge of indexes, index management, and statistics

Excellent Time Management skills are a must

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range: from $94,200 to $223,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle’s differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion

Short term disability and long term disability

Life insurance and AD&D

Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts

Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.

11 paid holidays

Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Financial planning and group legal

Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

About Us

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Disclaimer:

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

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