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Job Description
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Position Summary
As a Senior Oracle Database Administrator, you will be responsible for the architecture, administration, optimization, and security of enterprise Oracle database environments across a hybrid landscape including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle workloads hosted in AWS, and traditional on-premises systems. This role is critical to ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance of shared database platforms supporting mission-critical applications. You will serve as a strategic partner to application teams, infrastructure, security, and data governance functions, driving modernization, automation, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
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Enterprise Database Administration
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Manage, monitor, and support Oracle database environments (11g through 23c) across OCI, AWS (EC2/RDS for Oracle), and on-prem platforms.
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Administer multi-tenant architectures (CDB/PDB), RAC, and Data Guard configurations.
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Ensure database uptime, availability, and performance meet enterprise SLAs.
Cloud & Hybrid Architecture
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Design and manage Oracle deployments in OCI (Autonomous DB, Exadata Cloud Service, DB Systems).
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Support Oracle databases running in AWS (EC2-hosted Oracle, RDS Oracle where applicable).
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Implement hybrid connectivity strategies (VPN, FastConnect, Direct Connect).
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Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives (lift-and-shift, re-platforming).
Performance & Capacity Management
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Proactively monitor performance using AWR, ASH, OEM, and cloud-native tools.
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Tune SQL, PL/SQL, and database configurations for optimal performance.
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Forecast capacity and storage growth across environments.
Backup, Recovery & High Availability
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Implement and manage RMAN backup strategies across hybrid environments.
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Maintain and test disaster recovery solutions (Data Guard, Active Data Guard).
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Ensure RPO/RTO targets are met and validated regularly.
Security & Compliance
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Enforce database security standards including encryption (TDE), patching, and access controls.
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Partner with security and compliance teams to support audits and regulatory requirements.
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Implement least-privilege access and database activity monitoring.
Automation & DevOps Enablement
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Develop automation using Shell, Python, Ansible, Terraform, or OCI Resource Manager.
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Integrate database operations into CI/CD pipelines.
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Standardize provisioning, patching, and configuration management.
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AI Tool Integration: Proficiency in managing AI-powered database features and other LLM's
Data Governance & Quality Enablement
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Support enterprise data initiatives including data cataloging, lineage, and quality controls.
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Ensure database environments align with governance standards and metadata management practices.
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Collaborate with data engineering and analytics teams to optimize data accessibility.
Operational Excellence
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Provide 24/7 support as part of an on-call rotation.
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Troubleshoot complex incidents and perform root cause analysis.
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Maintain documentation, runbooks, and SOPs for database operations.
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Proven ability to lead projects, work both independently and in a team environment, take ownership of projects from the beginning to the finish line environment, take ownership of projects from the beginning to the finish line.
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Able to prioritize tasks and make adjustment as needed
Background
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Multiple years of hands-on enterprise Oracle database support
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Strong SQL and PL/SQL background.
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Good command of Linux Operating system (Redhat or Oracle) and Shell
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scripting
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Deep understanding of ORACLE database concepts, including process, memory,
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storage, ASM management, DR and Cloud infrastructure.
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