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About the job

Responsibilities

  • Build database systems of high availability and quality depending on each end user’s specialized role.
  • Design and implement database in accordance to end users information needs and views.
  • Define users and enable data distribution to the right user, in the appropriate format and in a timely manner.
  • Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup data.
  • Minimize database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses.
  • Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to users.
  • Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards.
  • Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity.
  • Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required.
  • Develop guidelines for system implementation.
  • Develop performance metrics or standards related to information technology.
  • Coordinate project activities with other personnel or departments.
  • Read documents to gather technical information.
  • Estimate time or monetary resources needed to complete projects.
  • Train others in computer interface or software use.
  • Coordinate software or hardware installation.
  • Develop detailed project plans.
  • Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
  • Analyze market or customer-related data.
  • Production-support for Oracle E-Business Applications and other Oracle environments.
  • Tuning of Oracle E-Business Application (EBS) environments is necessary.
  • Troubleshooting problems regarding the databases, applications and development tools.
  • Cloning of EBS systems and automation procedures.
  • Patch assessment and application in an Oracle EBS environment.
  • Application tier cloning.
  • Coordinating OS upgrade/patching activities.
  • Coordinating with functional teams, developers and clients business units.
  • E-Business application and database administration tasks.
  • Performance tuning problem determination, analysis and correction.
  • Creating and maintaining environment run books and procedure documentation.
  • Emergency response in a 24*7 production environment.

Requirements

  • Proven working experience as a Database Administrator.
  • Hands-on experience with database standards and end-user applications.
  • Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity and SQL.
  • Familiarity with database design, documentation and coding.
  • Previous experience with DBA case tools (frontend/backend) and third-party tools.
  • Familiarity with programming languages API.
  • Problem-solving skills and ability to think algorithmically.
  • BS degree in a computer discipline.
  • Relevant certification in Oracle Cloud Infrasturcture (OCA, OCP).
  • Good knowledge of at least one operating system: Linux, Unix, Solaris, Ubuntu, Windows. Preference is Linux operating system (e.g. Red Hat), but prior experience as an administrator or architect in any of the well-known operating systems is also helpful.
  • Good understanding of networking: TCP/IP, IP addresses, HTTP, DNS. Familiarity with these concepts before pursuing a role as a cloud architect.
  • Computer programming languages: You will need at least a minimal understanding of a programming or scripting language. This is probably not a must, but it will definitely help.
  • Security: Security in the cloud is important, and consequently, a high-level understanding of key security concepts is a must for a Cloud Architect. So extensive knowledge of security concepts, such as Firewalls, Gateways, VPN, IPsec, DB Audit, Cloud Governance, Identity Management, etc is necessary.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Create dashboards and interactive visual reports using Power BI.
  • Create relationships between data and develop tabular and other multidimensional data models.
  • Data warehouse development and work with SSAS, SSIS, and SSRS.
  • SQL querying for best results, use of filters and graphs for better understanding of data.
  • Work with users and team members at all levels for performance improvement and suggestions.
  • Perform service-specific maintenance and administration tasks.
  • View and monitor service detail and service notifications related to patching/critical updates/downtime.
  • Manage accounts and subscriptions. Export metric data for a service instance.
  • View account usage and provide reports.
  • Manage all Service Requests (SRs) with Oracle Cloud operations to coordinate and complete any Administration tasks.
  • Works with internal staff, 3rd party vendors and Oracle to update and communicate environment maintenance schedules, refresh schedules, and outages.
  • Monitors and communicates system performance metrics and works with internal staff and 3rd party vendors to resolve any issues.

The above list is by no means exhaustive. The point is that you’ll need a strong technical background in OCI architecture if you are applying for this job.

 

 

 

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