Database Administrator

Administers, maintains, and optimizes enterprise Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server environments by managing performance, security, recoverability, and high-availability to ensure stable, scalable, and compliant operations. Evaluates database architecture and emerging technologies, establishes technical standards and procedures, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to strengthen reliability, resilience, and continuity of enterprise systems., * Administers and maintains enterprise environments, to ensure reliable, secure, and high performing Oracle and SQL Server platforms through monitoring, tuning, capacity management, and lifecycle maintenance.

• Implements and oversees database security, compliance and data-protection controls, including access management, encryption, auditing, patching, vulnerability remediation, and adherence to organizational and regulatory requirements to safeguard data and reduce risk exposure.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support database architecture, system changes, upgrades, and technology initiatives to promote consistent, efficient, and supportable database operations.
• Establishes and maintains database administration and operational standards, and knowledge resources including procedures, configuration documentation, runbooks, and technical knowledge to promote consistent and supportable operations.
• Follows established company policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Participates in storm response, emergency restoration, disaster recovery activities, and assigned preparedness drills to support safe and reliable recovery of services.
• Participates in scheduled after-hours maintenance and on-call or emergency support activities for critical database incidents, disaster recovery, and service restoration, as required.
• Performs additional tasks aligned with role expectations and qualifications to support team goals and operational flexibility.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Experience

• 5 years of progressively responsible experience administering enterprise database environments.
• Demonstrated experience administering, tuning, and troubleshooting Oracle Database environments, including RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, and Oracle Enterprise Manager.
• Working knowledge of Linux administration, scripting, storage, networking, and troubleshooting as they relate to Oracle Database environments.
• 3 years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments, including performance tuning, backup and recovery, security, and high-availability technologies.
• Experience with database backup and recovery strategies, security administration and auditing, and high-availability and disaster-recovery solutions. .

Preferred

• Experience with Oracle Exadata environments.
• Experience supporting databases in cloud or hybrid environments, particularly Microsoft Azure, including Azure SQL services and SQL Server on Azure infrastructure.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure or other cloud database platforms.
• Experience with automation and scripting tools such as Shell, PowerShell, Python, or comparable technologies.
• Experience supporting utility, energy, or other critical infrastructure industries.

Competencies (Skills)

• Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Knowledge of database architecture, high availability, disaster recovery, and capacity management concepts.
• Strong understanding of database security principles, data protection, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Ability to automate routine database administration, monitoring, maintenance, and operational activities using scripting or automation technologies.
• Strong technical documentation, change-management, and operational discipline.
• Strong customer service orientation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Licenses/Certifications

Preferred but not requiered

• Oracle Database Administration Professional certification (OCP or current equivalent).
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or comparable Microsoft data-platform certification.
• ITIL Foundation or comparable IT service-management certification.
• Relevant cybersecurity, Linux, cloud, or database-platform certification or formal technical training.

• Wet or humid: Never
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts: Never
• Working near or on heavy machinery: Never
• Working in high places: Never
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: Never
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: Never
• Work with electricity: Never
• Loud noise conditions: Never