Oracle Database Administrator

Responsibilities

• Manage, administer, and optimise Oracle database environments to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability.
• Implement, configure, and support Oracle RAC environments.
• Perform database installations, upgrades, patching, and lifecycle maintenance.
• Develop and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Monitor database health, troubleshoot issues, and perform performance tuning.
• Automate routine database administration tasks using scripting and automation tools.
• Collaborate with application and development teams to support efficient database design and deployment.
• Implement database security controls, conduct security audits, and ensure compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain database documentation, operational procedures, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• 5 or more years of experience as an Oracle Database Administrator.
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) certification.
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing Oracle RAC environments.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle backup, recovery, performance tuning, and high availability solutions.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Shell, Python, or Perl for automation.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools.
• Knowledge of database security and compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS or HIPAA.
• Experience supporting additional database platforms such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.