Senior Oracle DBA — Remote (2 days/wk) on Exadata

Talent; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Working from home 2 days per week

12 Month Contract Government Agency

Job summary

Talent in Melbourne CBD is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to manage Oracle databases and ensure secure access and availability. You will handle Exadata-hosted databases, patching, backups, and support for Linux/Unix and middleware environments.

You will have at least five years of DBA experience, strong Oracle 19c knowledge, and ITIL familiarity. The role offers a 12-month contract with a hybrid work setup (CBD office with two days remote).

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Extensive Oracle Database Experience: Proven expertise with Oracle Databases on Exadata Appliances.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle 19c, Data Guard, RAC, and ASM.
• Experience with monitoring tools e.g. Oracle Enterprise Manager.
• Capable of automating database tasks using SQL, PL/SQL, and Linux shell scripting.
• Knowledge of the ITIL framework is mandatory.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage enterprise databases on Exadata appliances for business application hosting.
• Manage the Oracle and SQL Server patching.
• Backup databases and monitor backups so restorations can be undertaken.
• Provide coverage for other team responsibilities such as Linux/Unix administration, storage administration, Oracle and WebSphere middleware administration.
• Escalate unresolved issues to appropriate vendors and manage these in accordance with agreed service level agreements.
• Provide advice on technical aspects of database and report development.
• Monitor the market to gain knowledge of emerging database technologies.

Skills

DBA experience

Oracle 19c

Data Guard

RAC

ASM

SQL/PLSQL

Linux scripting

ITIL knowledge

Tools

Exadata

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Job description

Talent in Melbourne CBD is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to manage Oracle databases and ensure secure access and availability. You will handle Exadata-hosted databases, patching, backups, and support for Linux/Unix and middleware environments.

You will have at least five years of DBA experience, strong Oracle 19c knowledge, and ITIL familiarity. The role offers a 12-month contract with a hybrid work setup (CBD office with two days remote).