Oracle Database Administrator

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Job details

Responsibilities:

As an Oracle Database Administrator, you will support the establishment and ongoing management of infrastructure managed services for the client. Your responsibilities will include:

Service Establishment & Transition:

• Assist in gathering and reviewing information related to the implementation and operation of the client's existing Oracle database environments.

• Participate in workshops to understand existing Oracle platforms and prepare for database operations transition.

• Contribute to the creation of key database operations documentation (e. g. , System Understanding Documents, Standard Operating Procedures).

• Support the team in ensuring readiness for database operations go-live in line with the service establishment plan and schedule.

Ongoing Database Administration & Operations:

• Perform routine Oracle DBA tasks, including:

• Monitoring and health checks

• Database backups

• Performance tuning and management

• Availability and capacity management

• Installation, configuration, and patching

• Routine administration and maintenance

• Resolving production and non-production incidents with minimal downtime or performance impact

• Managing backlog of database-related tickets and service requests

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for database platforms, processes, and procedures.

• Support efforts to align database operations with DevOps and Agile principles.

• Assist in automating database management and operational tasks.

• Collaborate with other DBAs and infrastructure teams (compute, storage, network, datacentre, and public cloud).

• Ensure security best practices are followed to meet federal government compliance standards.

• Stay updated with industry trends and technologies to contribute to continuous improvement and innovation.

• Provide input on current database platforms for public cloud migration projects.

• Knowledge of MSSQL database administration desirable, but not a requirement

• Manage junior DBA team members, including training, mentoring & scheduling

Qualifications:

• Around 5-6 years of experience in Oracle database administration, both on-premises and in public cloud (preferably Oracle Cloud or AWS RDS for Oracle).

• Proven experience in managing large-scale Oracle database environments, including high availability and disaster recovery solutions (e. g. , Data Guard, RAC, GoldenGate).

• Strong understanding of database security, performance tuning, and optimization techniques.

• Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM) and ITIL frameworks. ITIL v4 certification is preferred or must be obtained within 8 weeks of starting the role.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with experience in performance tuning and query optimization.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement and technical documentation.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

• Experience in scripting and automation for database management tasks is a plus (e. g. , Python, PowerShell, Shell Scripting).

• Given the secure nature of this role, NV1 Security Clearance is required

This role is ideal for an experienced Oracle DBA looking to take on greater responsibilities in a structured service delivery environment.

Additional Requirements:

Security Clearance Requirement: Given the secure nature of this role, we are seek.