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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Technical Analyst - **Company:** Oracle - **Location:** Augusta, ME, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $74,110.0 - $148,304.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Unix, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Cyber Security, Databases, IBM DB2, Database Security, Oracle Data Guard, Linux, Oracle Application Express, Knowledge Management, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Network Administration, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Recovery Manager (RMAN), Apex Code, Scripting, Grid Packaging Techology, Information Technology, Oracle Golden Gate, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gen790 ## About the Role sought after to address extremely complex, critical customer issues. Services may be frequently provided by on-site customer visits.Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others. Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. 7 years experience with Core products or eight years experience with Applications products, BS Computer Science/Management Information Systems/Science/ Engineering/Math/Physics/Chemistry with 3.0 GPA OR (for Applications) proven professional/ technical experience, i.e., demonstrating an understanding of Applications at a functional and technical level (preferably Oracle). Career Level - IC4 Responsibilities SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: Minimum technical skills: + In Depth knowledge of Oracle Database administration - 12c, 18c, 19c, 23c etc + Understanding of Oracle Database Security features (such as Roles, Privileges, Auditing, TDE, Database Vault and ASO) and Database firewall + Experience of Backup and recovery process using RMAN + Experience of Oracle Data Guard + Experience in Performance Tuning + Experience of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) + Experience of Oracle Autonomous Database + Operating system knowledge (Unix, Linux, Windows) Desirable technical skills: + Network administration + Understanding of Oracle Grid Control, RAC + Experience of administering other databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Sql-Server, DB2) + Understanding of Oracle Golden Gate + Exposure in Oracle Application Express (APEX), + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical field + 10+ years of proven professional and technical experience in database, network or system administrator role. + Excellent verbal and written skills in English ## Description Due to the nature of the clients we are supporting, US Gov Cloud and DoD (Department of Defense) support requirements, US Citizenship is required., As a member of the Support organization, your focus is to deliver post-sales support and solutions to the Oracle customer base while serving as an advocate for customer needs. This involves resolving post-sales non-technical customer inquiries via phone and electronic means, as well as, technical inquiries regarding the use of and troubleshooting for our Electronic Support Services. A main point of contact for customers, you are responsible for facilitating customer relationships with Support and providing advice and assistance to internal Oracle employees on diverse customer situations and escalated issues.As a Principal Support Engineer, you will offer strategic technical support to assure the highest level of customer satisfaction. A primary focus is to create/utilize automated technology and instrumentation to diagnose, document, and resolve/avoid customer issues. You are expected to be an expert member of the technical problem solving/problem avoidance team, routinely, + To manage and resolve Service Requests logged by customers (internal and external) on Oracle products and contribute to proactive support activities according to product support strategy and model + Owning and resolving problems and managing customer expectations throughout the Service Request lifecycle in accordance with global standards + Working towards, adopting and contributing to new processes and tools (diagnostic methodology, health checks, scripting tools, etc.) + Contributing to Knowledge Management content creation and maintenance + Working with development on product improvement programs (testing, SRP, BETA programs etc) as required + Operating within Oracle business processes and procedures + Respond and resolve customer issues within Key Performance Indicator targets + Maintaining product expertise within the team + Developing and maintaining expertise around Database Security and general IT Security issues + Maintain an up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of new products released in the market for supported product + Self motivated. 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