Responsibilities:
As an Oracle Database Administrator, you will support the establishment and ongoing management of infrastructure managed services for the client. Your responsibilities will include:
Service Establishment & Transition:
* Assist in gathering and reviewing information related to the implementation and operation of the client's existing Oracle database environments.
* Participate in workshops to understand existing Oracle platforms and prepare for database operations transition.
* Contribute to the creation of key database operations documentation (e.g., System Understanding Documents, Standard Operating Procedures).
* Support the team in ensuring readiness for database operations go-live in line with the service establishment plan and schedule.
Ongoing Database Administration & Operations:
* Perform routine Oracle DBA tasks, including:
* Monitoring and health checks
* Database backups
* Performance tuning and management
* Availability and capacity management
* Installation, configuration, and patching
* Routine administration and maintenance
* Resolving production and non-production incidents with minimal downtime or performance impact
* Managing backlog of database-related tickets and service requests
* Maintain comprehensive documentation for database platforms, processes, and procedures.
* Support efforts to align database operations with DevOps and Agile principles.
* Assist in automating database management and operational tasks.
* Collaborate with other DBAs and infrastructure teams (compute, storage, network, datacentre, and public cloud).
* Ensure security best practices are followed to meet federal government compliance standards.
* Stay updated with industry trends and technologies to contribute to continuous improvement and innovation.
* Provide input on current database platforms for public cloud migration projects.
* Knowledge of MSSQL database administration desirable, but not a requirement
* Manage junior DBA team members, including training, mentoring & scheduling
Qualifications:
* Around
5-6 years of experience
in Oracle database administration, both on-premises and in public cloud (preferably Oracle Cloud or AWS RDS for Oracle).
* Proven experience in managing large-scale Oracle database environments, including high availability and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Data Guard, RAC, GoldenGate).
* Strong understanding of database security, performance tuning, and optimization techniques.
* Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM) and ITIL frameworks. ITIL v4 certification is preferred or must be obtained within
8 weeks
of starting the role.
* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with experience in performance tuning and query optimization.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement and technical documentation.
* Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
* Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
* Experience in scripting and automation for database management tasks is a plus (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Shell Scripting).
* Given the secure nature of this role, NV1 Security Clearance is required
Mandatory NV1 AGSVA clearance.
This role is ideal for an experienced Oracle DBA looking to take on greater responsibilities in a structured service delivery environment.