Oracle System Administrator

DXC Technology; Avilés; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Professional development

Flexible work arrangement

DXC University certifications

Social benefits

Stable employment

Descripción de la vacante

DXC Technology in Spain is seeking an Oracle System Administrator to join our team. The role focuses on administering Oracle databases in production, covering installation, configuration, and daily operations in Unix/Linux environments.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of hands-on experience with Oracle, including RMAN backups, Data Guard, RAC or clustering, and strong English skills. Join a company that values diversity, growth, and a strong in-house training ecosystem.

Formación

• 2–3 years of Oracle DB administration in production environments.
• Installation, configuration, and administration of Oracle Database (12c/19c+).
• Management of tablespaces, users, roles, privileges, and security policies.
• Backups and recovery using RMAN or equivalent tools.
• Experience with Unix/Linux environments.
• Ability to write basic operational procedures and checklists.
• Knowledge of Oracle Data Guard and RAC concepts.
• Performance tuning basics (ADDM, AWR, indexes).

Responsabilidades

• Oracle database administration in Unix environments: installation, configuration, startup/shutdown.
• Database platform management: patches, version upgrades, space management, capacity planning.
• Backup & Recovery: define, execute, monitor policies, perform restore tests.
• Monitoring and performance: use tools for proactive issue detection and basic query tuning.
• Incident management: diagnose and resolve critical incidents and support related teams.
• Documentation and procedures: create/update operational instructions and record changes.

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Oracle DBA

Unix/Linux

Shell scripting

Python

Performance tuning

Educación

Official training in a technological field

Herramientas

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Prometheus

Zabbix

Nagios

Dynatrace

RMAN

Ansible

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

DXC Technology is a global professional services company whose mission is to lead the digital transformation of our clients by advising and guiding them in the application of technology to obtain the best results and increase the competitiveness of their companies. With more than 130,000 professionals and expert technologists, collaborating in more than 70 countries together with an exceptional network of partners, we offer advanced IT services and solutions.

In Spain, we are one of the main leaders in the IT market. We have nearly 8,000 professionals, distributed in thirteen locations, with centers of excellence in cutting-edge technologies such as Cloud, Business Intelligence, AI, or Automation among many others, serving more than 200 customers from all industries in the public and private sectors. We work with leading companies in the country that trust us to guide their digital transformation.

We develop active policies of diversity and inclusion of people with disabilities, and we are proud to have a representation of approximately 49% of female professionals.

At DXC Spain we are looking for a Oracle System Administrator to join our great team.

Requirements:

• Official training in a technological field (Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Higher Vocational Training in IT, or similar).
• High level of English.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience administering Oracle databases in production environments.
• Solid knowledge of Installation, configuration, and administration of Oracle Database (preferably 12c, 19c or higher).
• Management of table spaces, users, roles, privileges, and security policies.
• Backup & Recovery with RMAN and/or equivalent tools.
• Use of Oracle Enterprise Manager / Cloud Control or similar monitoring tools.
• Experience working in Unix/Linux environments.
• Ability to analyze and resolve database incidents within limited timeframes (service-oriented).
• Sufficient documentation skills to write basic technical procedures (operation manuals, checklists, etc.).
• Knowledge of:
• Oracle Data Guard, duplication and high-availability strategies.
• Oracle RAC and clustered environments (if applicable to your setup).
• Performance tuning (AWR, ADDM, indexes, execution plans).

Desired Requirements:

• Experience with monitoring tools: Oracle Enterprise Manager, Prometheus, Zabbix, Nagios, Dynatrace, etc.
• Task automation (shell scripting, Python, Ansible, etc.).
• Patch management (PSU, RU, security patches) and Oracle version upgrades.
• Valuable certifications:
  • 1Z0-1072-21 OCI Architect Associate 2021
  • 1Z0-1085-23 OCI Fundamentals 2023
  • 1Z0-082 Oracle Database Administration I 19c 2023
  • 1Z0-083 Oracle Database Administration II 19c 2023
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams (development, systems, security, operations).

Tasks:

• Oracle database administration in Unix environments:
  • Installation, configuration, and controlled startup/shutdown.
  • Management of users, roles, privileges, and security policies.
• Database platform management:
  • Applying patches and version upgrades.
  • Managing space, growth, and capacity.
  • Configuring instance parameters and basic optimization.
• Backup & Recovery:
  • Defining, executing, and monitoring backup and restore policies.
  • Performing regular restoration tests and contingency planning.
• Monitoring and performance:
  • Using monitoring tools for proactive issue detection.
  • Performance analysis and basic tuning of queries and structures.
• Incident management:
  • Diagnosing and resolving critical incidents, including data loss or service outages.
  • Supporting other teams (development, support) in troubleshooting database-related issues.
• Documentation and procedures:
  • Creating and maintaining operational technical instructions, manuals, and checklists.
  • Documenting changes, configurations, and architectures in corporate knowledge management systems.

What will you find at DXC?

• Professional development.
• Leading projects in market reference clients.
• Excellent work environment.
• Flexibility and work-life balance.
• Work with leading technologies within the IT sector.
• Access to DXC University with unlimited certifications.
• Social and responsible commitment.
• Stable employment.
• Social benefits.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.