Senior Oracle Database Administrator

Accenture Southeast Asia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Southeast Asia seeks a Senior Oracle Database Administrator to design, implement, and optimize Oracle database environments across the Asia Pacific region and related systems.

You will ensure performance, security, and availability, support cloud-based deployments, and work with cross-functional teams on data management, migrations and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT or related field.
• Proven experience as an Oracle DBA managing multiple database technologies and familiarity with cloud-based solutions.
• Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles and practices.
• Hands-on experience with database software, scripting languages and SQL queries.
• Knowledge of best practices in database administration, backup, recovery and security.
• Familiarity with Linux, UNIX and Windows operating systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain multiple database systems across platforms.
• Monitor performance and identify bottlenecks; perform tuning.
• Implement and maintain robust security measures for data protection.
• Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies; test regularly.
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting for complex database issues.
• Ensure data integration and migration across systems.
• Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, procedures, and policies.

Skills

Oracle DBA

SQL

Linux/UNIX

Cloud-based solutions

Security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Oracle Database

IBM DB2

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MS SQL Server

Job description

The Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the effective design, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of Oracle database systems within the Asia Pacific Region and other database technologies such as but not limited to IBM DB2, MSSQL Server, MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.

The role requires primarily Oracle database and broad knowledge of other database technologies with ability to manage diverse database environments particularly cloud-based solutions to ensure their performance, availability, security and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

Database Installation and Configuration:

• Install, configure, and maintain multiple database systems across different platforms.
• Ensure databases are properly tuned and operate within the parameters of the system specifications.

Performance Monitoring and Tuning:

• Monitor database performance across various platforms and identify bottlenecks.
• Perform tuning tasks to optimize database operations and resource utilization.

Security Management:

• Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect data integrity and privacy.
• Regularly update database security protocols to counter emerging threats.

Backup and Disaster Recovery:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive backup and recovery strategies for all managed databases.
• Test backup and recovery plans regularly to ensure data integrity and availability.

Troubleshooting and Support:

• Provide expert-level support for complex database issues. o
• Troubleshoot and resolve database problems in a timely and effective manner.

Cross-Platform Integration:

• Ensure smooth data integration and interoperability across different database systems.
• Work with various teams to facilitate data migration and synchronization.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintain detailed documentation for database environments, including configurations, procedures, and policies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal data management policies.

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an Oracle DBA managing multiple database technologies and familiarity with cloud-based solutions.
• Strong understanding of database structure, theories, principles, and practices.
• Hands-on experience with database software, scripting languages, and SQL queries.
• Knowledge of best practices in database administration, backup, recovery, and security.
• Familiarity with operating systems like Linux, UNIX, and Windows.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Certifications (desirable but not mandatory):

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).
• Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA).
• IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2
• Certified MySQL DBA.
• Other relevant database certifications are a plus.

Open to Malaysians and expatriates who do not require a visa to work in Malaysia.