Database Administrator

Business Unit:
Cubic Corporation

Company Details:
When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.

Job Details:
Job Summary: This role is responsible for using a variety of tools to maintain and technically support complex and multi-platform systems/databases. This includes performance tuning of production databases, designing new database structures, data migration, initial database configuration, and operational support of live systems.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

- Day-to-day operations management of Oracle/SQL-related incidents, changes, Problems, and service requests.
- Resolution or escalation of incidents and service requests within Service Level Agreements (SLA).
- Management of Database change communications and procedures within the Cubic change control framework.
- Monitor and report on database health using management tools, including SolarWinds & OEM.
- Perform daily network health checks identify and rectify any potential issues in a timely manner.
- Install and commission Databases in RAC & Azure, dataguard, RMAN Backup, SQL Server maintenance scripts, Always on setup
- Create and maintain accurate, clear, and comprehensive database documentation.
- Take responsibility for customer project deliverables.
- Provide 3rd line support, including out-of-hours support in critical incidents, and participate in on-call support.
- Comply with Cubic’s values and adherence to all company policy and procedures. In particular, comply with the code of conduct, quality, security and occupational health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
- In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by their manager from time to time, as may be reasonably required of them.

Minimum Job Requirements:
Essential:

- Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a technical management discipline.
- 2+ years of experience in Database Administration.
- Proficiency in Oracle & SQL Server RDBMS management systems, RAC and standalone database installations, Oracle GoldenGate replication, Dataguard for high availability solutions, RMAN backup and recovery, Always On Setup, security vulnerabilities remediations, and patching.
- Experience providing IT support in a 24/7 environment.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Windows, Linux, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Transact-SQL, and PostgreSQL.
- Working knowledge of capacity planning and audits.
- Experience in formal database administration training and certifications (e.g., MS SQL Server MCTS).
- Proven ability to problem-solve, manage multiple projects, and work autonomously or as part of a cross-functional team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Ability to handle assignments with a logical and detailed approach in a customer-focused, high-pressure environment.

Desirable:

- Familiarity with cloud-based solutions such as MS Azure and Amazon AWS.
- Experience providing out-of-hours support.
- ITIL certification.

Personal Qualities
- A technical team player, both approachable and adaptable
- Self-motivated and proactive, able to work with mínimal supervision
- Excellent interpersonal skills (verbal and written) with a willingness to share knowledge, learn, and collaborate
- Attention to detail and adherence to procedures
- Good problem-solving abilities
- Strong customer service skills
- Quick to build client relationships and earn their respect through sound judgment and a positive attitude
- Ability to work both autonomously when required and productively within a cross-functional team environment
- Possess a methodical and structured approach to duties and challenges
- Proven ability to work in a team
- Organized with the ability to handle multiple projects and undertake new tasks quickly
- Ability to travel to Cubic and customer sites to meet the requirements of the role, plus on-call responsibilities

The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business need.

Worker Type:
Employee