Oracle Exadata DBA

Amtex System
New York, NY, United States
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Secure Shell (SSH) Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Oracle WebLogic Server Unix Cloud Computing Communications Protocols Databases Oracle Data Guard Linux Disaster Recovery Perl (Programming Language)
+19 more
Oracle Exadata Python (Programming Language) Network Security Network Service Oracle Databases Oracle (Applications) Oracle Rac Systems Development Life Cycle Shell Script TCP/IP Oracle Linux Transport Layer Security File Transfer Protocol (FTP) System Availability Database Backup Veeam Operating System Security Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Key Vault

Job description

  • Plan, design, install, configure, secure, maintain, and support all Oracle RAC 19c database environment on Exadata and Oracle Data Guard on Disaster Recovery (Site B).
  • Analyze, monitor the resource utilization, and tune the performance of all the Oracle database environments.
  • Administer and maintain Oracle Exadata clusters, including upgrading databases and Oracle Grid Infrastructure.
  • Validate, and implement Quarterly patches on Exadata Oracle database RAC servers (Production and Development) including security updates on a regular schedule with Oracle Professional Services
  • Validate and implement Quarterly patches on Oracle data guard (Site B) including security updates on a regular schedule following the quarterly patch implementation from Oracle Professional Services. * Enable and Support Oracle encryption on all the database environment with Oracle Key Vault.
  • Assist the Unix and network security team in monitoring operating system security.
  • Ensure that all changes to the environment adhere to established Change Management policies and procedures.
  • Maintain disaster recovery configurations for Oracle Linux systems, perform periodic disaster recovery tests for the critical databases and maintain disaster recovery documentation procedures.
  • Perform Database backup and test recovery plans using Veeam Solution.
  • Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot clustered server environment using Oracle ASM.
  • Provide technical assistance to Systems development and Business Users
  • Set up and monitor the scheduled Oracle batch jobs.
  • Set-up and monitor system alerts to provide 24x7 support and high availability.
  • Liaise with Oracle, and other vendors to troubleshoot critical technical issues and escalate based on the criticality.
  • Follow communications protocol for Database outages and file incident report.
  • Escalate major database issues/problems to senior OIT Management
  • Respond to Service Desk tickets for technical support ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
  • Maintain inventory of all database environment and software assets
  • Available to work after hours and weekends as needed.

Requirements

  • Preferably 8-10 experience as a Senior Oracle DBA managing a large-scale Oracle environment with Oracle Data Guard on Oracle Linux environment.
  • Experience in Shell scripting, Perl, and Python.
  • Experience in supporting and troubleshooting networking services and protocols to support Linux environment i.e. TCP/IP, SSL, SFTP, SSH, Send mail, etc.
  • Experience in migrating database to cloud environment (AWS, Azure, or Oracle Cloud) is a big plus.
  • Experience in supporting Oracle WebLogic, and Oracle RDBMS in Oracle Linux operating systems.
  • Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for recognizing and resolving technical (software, application) problems
  • Strong interpersonal skills, problem solving skills, and customer service skills.
  • Ability to multitask and perform in a high-paced/high-pressure environment.
  • Ability to work independently or within a group to solve complex problems.
  • Ability to communicate with different levels of the organization.
  • Strong team player with service-oriented attitude and customer focus

About the company

Amtex Systems Inc is an information technology and talent solutions company offering talent and BI consulting to the companies in US for over 25 years.

Our solutions are designed to fill resource gaps, by providing the right candidates who deliver value to the organization. Our propensity to nurture and build strong relationships with our clients helps us better understand their business demands and gives us the ability to provide services that are on time and rise above the rest. 3 Days onsite at 110 Williams Street, NY

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