Senior Oracle Database Administrator

Key Responsibilities :

Advanced Database Administration :

- Perform support, maintenance, and tuning of enterprise Oracle databases, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and security for production, staging, and development environments.

Performance Tuning & Optimization :

- Diagnose and resolve complex performance issues using tools and techniques such as AWR, ASH, SQL Trace, and explain plans.

Backup & Recovery :

- Implement and manage backup and recovery strategies using RMAN, Data Pump, Data Guard, and other Oracle tools to ensure data integrity and disaster recovery readiness.

Security & Compliance :

- Manage user access, roles, privileges, and passwords. Ensure security policies are enforced, and compliance standards are met.

Database Design & Deployment :

- Assist with database schema design, application installs, patching, cloning, and upgrades, including patch deployment for CPU and application patches.

Scripting & Automation :

- Develop Unix shell scripts for automation of routine tasks such as backups, monitoring, and performance checks.

Monitoring & Troubleshooting :

- Proactive monitoring of database health, capacity planning, and troubleshooting complex issues to minimize downtime.

Outage & Incident Management :

- Manage outage communications, weekend maintenance, and incident resolutions ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

Role & AD Group Management :

- Manage Active Directory groups and roles related to database access and security.

Cross-Functional Support :

- Collaborate with application teams, infrastructure teams, and support personnel to ensure integrated system support.

Qualifications & Skills :

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

- Minimum of 5 years' experience in Oracle database administration in a large enterprise environment.

- Deep expertise with Oracle Database RDBMS, including installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades.

- Proficient in SQL & PL/SQL coding, optimization, and troubleshooting.

- Experience with Unix/Linux scripting, CRON jobs, and automation tasks.

- Knowledge of security management, user roles, and AD integration.

- Familiarity with Oracle Data Guard, RMAN, ASM, and Data Pump.

- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues.

- Good understanding of Active Directory, Single Sign-On, and related security protocols.

- Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Certifications :

- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Oracle Certified Expert (OCE), or higher certifications.

- Certifications in UNIX/Linux scripting or cloud database management are a plus.