Desired Skills and Experience

  • Support HA and DR strategies for the Oracle database environment
  • Support database replication technologies (e.g., GoldenGate, Dataguard)
  • Perform Oracle software/database Installation and Upgrades
  • Implement and Maintain proactive and real time monitoring tools (including but not limited to OEM)
  • Perform backup and recovery activities using RMAN and other tools as required
  • Perform performance tuning of the database and applications
  • Support upgrades and patch management of Oracle environment
  • Support on-call maintenance activities and participate in rotating on-call coverage
  • Monitor and Manage database utilization and performance and tune as appropriate
  • Support O&M activities such as security, reporting, testing, troubleshooting application performance issues, and technical documentation
  • Support Oracle System Administration activities such as user and system profiles, and creating user roles and responsibilities
  • Serve as a database feature subject matter expert to the application teams
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related field
  • 10 or more years of general IT administration or operations experience
  • 3 or more years of experience in Oracle database administration – versions 11g and 12c
  • 3 or more years of experience using Linux and/or Unix, including shell scripting (Korn preferred)
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related field
  • SQLPlus and PL/SQL development experience
  • Knowledge of computer network and application layer protocols
  • Knowledge of Oracle EBS 11.x middleware (OAS, Concurrent Manager, etc…)
  • Knowledge of Oracle middleware products (Weblogic, OID, SSO, SOA, etc…)
  • Knowledge of ETL and Reporting tools (Informatica, Business Objects, Tableau, Crystal Reports, etc…)
  • Experience with Quest DB Monitoring Tools (Spotlight, Performance Analysis, Foglight)
  • Analytical, detail-oriented, and thorough when working on assigned tasks
  • Ability to quickly identify a problem and find multiple creative solutions
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, activities and tasks simultaneously and work them to completion with little supervision
  • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills to work collaboratively across teams and organizations
  • Ability to work under pressure with many assigned tasks and hard deadlines
  • Passion for customer service, continuous improvement, and technology
  • Working knowledge of Oracle ASM, RAC, Advanced Security, Golden Gate, and Multi-tenant technologies