Senior Associate - Oracle Database

Senior Associate - Oracle Database

Roles & Responsibilities

• Database Administration:

  Provide database administration support for development, test, and production environments, including installation, upgrades, performance optimization, and decommissions of

  Oracle databases

  .

• Security & Recovery:

  Administer security access controls and perform necessary security patch implementations. You will also be responsible for recovering databases during disaster recovery events.

• Automation & Process Improvement:

  Recommend and implement automation opportunities for operational work and process improvements. You will follow, review, and recommend updates to support documentation as needed.

• Collaboration & Support:

  Collaborate with technical leads on database design decisions to ensure applications have high levels of performance and security. You will investigate and resolve technical database issues and participate in a rotational

  24x7 On-Call Support

  .

• Storage & Clusters:

  Possess a strong understanding of how to support and use

  NAS storage

  and cluster technologies.

Technical Skills

• Experience administering

  Oracle Database

  and related services and monitoring systems.
• Demonstrable experience automating database provisioning, patching, and administration.
• Experience with various DB toolsets for performance review, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of

  ITIL

  frameworks and standard methodologies.
• Experience supporting

  Oracle RAC

  and

  Data Guard

  is preferred.
• Experience using

  Ansible

  for automation is a plus.
• Experience supporting

  PostgreSQL databases

  is a plus.
• Experience working on regulated systems (preferably in the pharmaceutical sector) is a plus.

• Database certifications (OCA)

  are preferred.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree with relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree with extensive experience, or a Diploma with a substantial background in Information Systems and Database Administration.

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving:

  Excellent data-driven problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Communication:

  Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and global teams.

• Attention to Detail:

  Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to follow procedures accurately.

• Proactiveness:

  Willingness to learn and grow, with a passion for fostering innovation.