Database Administrator (Oracle)

HRTX; Taguig; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Metro Manila is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to manage Oracle databases. Key responsibilities include resolving database issues, ensuring data security, and implementing optimizations for performance. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience with Oracle and familiarity with cloud solutions. This role involves collaboration with IT teams and ensuring robust database infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an ORACLE Database Administrator.
• Experience with Oracle Golden Gate and Oracle Cloud.
• Strong understanding of database security and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex database issues and manage performance and availability.
• Install, configure, and upgrade database software.
• Perform database backups to ensure data integrity.

Skills

Oracle Database Administration

Performance Tuning

Database Security

Backup and Restore

Collaboration with IT Teams

Job description

About the job Database Administrator (Oracle)

Duties and Responsibility

• Act as the escalation point for complex database issues, resolving incidents related to performance, security, storage, and availability.
• Perform installation of software, configurations, upgrades, and migrations related to databases.
• Install and manage software updates and patches for database systems, including security patches to address vulnerabilities and bug fixes.
• Analyze database performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing optimizations to improve database speed and efficiency.
• Enforce security policies, managing user access, and protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access.
• Manage the backup of databases to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
• Be involved in new application implementation and infrastructure projects, providing database expertise, and ensuring successful deployments.
• Participate in disaster recovery drills to minimize downtime and data loss in case of unforeseen events.
• Work closely with application developers, fellow DBA and DevOps teammates, and other IT teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Be knowledgeable with the company's Change, Incident and Service Request Management process and make sure all tickets are managed/closed.
• Create and maintain documentation for database configurations, procedures, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as an ORACLE Database Administrator
• Relevant experience supporting/administering Oracle Golden Gate
• Oracle Cloud Experience and ATP Autonomous DBaaS, preferred
• Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization
• Experience in backup and restore (including redirected restoration)
• Strong understanding of Oracle architecture and security.
• Amenable to shifting schedule

Good to have (not required)

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) certification
• Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Familiarity with other database platforms (e.g., Azure SQL Server, PostgreSQL, CosmosDB)
• Knowledge of ITIL practices and change management processes.