Oracle DBA (Remote) - Hiring Now

Description:

SCOPE/PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Leverage technical acumen to provide superior Engineering and production support for Oracle Database environments. In addition, will drive and participate in efforts to ensure platform stability to maximize performance of database environments. Partner with application owners/teams to understand application and business needs and SLO.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary focus will be on production support for database environments working with 24X7 support staff
Database administration (Installation, configuration and management, patching and upgrade of the database environments)
Perform Database backup and recovery
Perform Database refresh
Database/SQL Monitoring and Performance Tuning
Using database expertise and leadership experience to identify and drive improvement efforts related to our database portfolio
Participate in Change Advisory Board and provide guidance governance on Database changes. Performing problem resolution for complex issues including root cause analysis, and outlining resolution options
Providing off-hours support, when required, for critical production issues.
Automate Infrastructure components leveraging understanding of scripting, coding and automation using one or more of the following: PowerShell, Microsoft DSC, Chef, Puppet, Ruby, Terraform, OEM or others.
Maintains technical knowledge on current and emerging Multi-Cloud developments, industry trends, assesses the opportunity, and collaborates with stakeholders to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future strategies
Work with the third-party support team (on-shore and off-shore) and application support teams to educate and guide them for steady-state supporting database infrastructure related technologies
Promotes and self-demonstrates clients principles of Performance, Leadership, Innovation, Independence, the Individual, Quality, and Integrity

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
BS degree in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience

WORK EXPERIENCE
5+ years working in IT as Oracle Database Administrator

REQUIRED SKILLS
Played pivotal roles as Database Administrator and support staff across various database technologies
Knowledgeable in database technologies Oracle RAC, Grid Infrastructure, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Linux scripting etc.
Database/SQL Monitoring and Performance Tuning
Experience with Linux and Windows OS
Should have experience of working in Manufacturing Industry (or similar) to understand the data security requirements like ITAR/PCI/PHI/HIPPA/NIST/SOX etc.
Effective leadership, organization, and planning skills, with ability to handle changing priorities
Excellent communications, interpersonal and influencing skills
Demonstrated track record of on time delivery within budget; ability to drive projects to successful conclusion using influencing tools
Ability to lead international teams across multiple initiatives that span various lines of business, geographic borders, time zones, and cultures

DESIRED SKILLS
Very good English language skills (verbal & written).
Achievement orientation, creative thinking and enthusiasm
Open-minded, strong in communication
Very good presentation skills
Strong organizational skills
Self-motivated, ability to pick up things quickly

TRAVEL
No Travel required