Leading Database Specialist

Job Title: Sr IT Database Administrator

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Sr IT Database Administrator to join our team. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to work with a large footprint of diverse database technologies, making a significant impact by establishing a solid foundation for innovation, performance, reliability, and scalability across on-premise and public cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Oracle Database Upgrades from 12c to 19c.
• Design, implement, and maintain High Availability database solutions including physical, logical, and Active Data Guard.
• Provide comprehensive database technology support for SAP Oracle Database or Oracle ERP environments.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle EBS R12.1 and R12.2 and SAP ERP Oracle database.
• Manage the full lifecycle of Database environments (Plan, Build, Patch, Run) for Oracle Database, including SAP database and EBS R12.2/R12.1.
• Maintain and develop robust backup/recovery processes for Oracle Database and its ecosystems.
• Drive the adoption of strategic platforms for Oracle Database on-premises and in Cloud Infrastructure such as OCI, AWS, and Azure.
• Contribute significantly to Database Automation activities to improve process efficiency and ensure risk compliance.
• Drive Stability initiatives by proactively reviewing and addressing Database performance and capacity trends.
• Participate effectively in a 24x7 operational support shift model.
• Be proactive in learning and supporting other core database technologies like MS SQL, MySQL, and open-source databases.
• Ensure centralized 24x7 Database Monitoring and Auditing Tools are in place and operating effectively.
• Create and maintain reliable CMDB inventory for your area of responsibility along with connected assets.
• Consistently review the usage of database inventory, working on consolidation, migration, and deletion of associated assets to ensure IT spend savings.
• Participate in the creation of standards, processes, and documentation for various database activities including architecture, user access, user termination, DB creation, DB migration, DB security, and ServiceNow knowledge.
• Engage with patching and vulnerability management activities.
• Actively troubleshoot and investigate business-impacting performance issues as part of the Operational Database Support teams.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements, evaluating controls to mitigate negative outcomes through prevention, detection, and correction.
• Engage in cross-platform training sessions on technology trends, creating opportunities for career growth and training resources across various technologies.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Database, including expertise in Oracle Database Upgrade from 12c to 19c.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in High Availability database solutions (physical, logical, and Active Data Guard).
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in database technology for SAP DB Administration or Oracle EBS.
• Experience in full lifecycle of Database environment (Plan, Build, Patch, Run) for Oracle database, including SAP database, EBS R12.2, R12.1.
• Experience in maintaining and developing backup/recovery processes for Oracle database and its eco-systems.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in transforming to and from on-premise environments to cloud technology (OCI, AWS, Azure).
• Experience in Database Tuning and database replication.
• Knowledge in all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and production support.
• Excellent oral, written, and collaborative communication skills.
• Ability to partner effectively across IT teams, suppliers, and business customers on cross-functional projects and process improvements.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including effective listening and being a motivated team player.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with data protection, business continuity, and disaster recovery options, configuration, and execution.
• Experience in effectively dealing with critical outages and remediation efforts.
• Creative and collaborative problem-solving capability.
• Strong business acumen and customer focus.
• Ability to translate business issues/requirements and objectives into technical solutions.
• Strong knowledge of IT business processes and practices, including ITIL methodology.

Benefits

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Others

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

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