Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) with Ansible Experience

Aeven

Philippines

Hybrid

PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Flexible Working Hours

Work from Home Arrangement

Rice Subsidy

Medical Allowance

Job summary

Aeven in the Philippines seeks an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) with hands-on Ansible automation. You will install, configure, and optimize Oracle databases across Dev, Test, UAT, and Production, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery.

The role emphasizes automation, IaC, and collaboration with Linux/Unix teams. Responsibilities include performance tuning, backup/recovery using RMAN, and implementing security standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience as an Oracle Database Administrator.
Hands-on experience with Oracle 12c/19c+ and above; RAC/ASM/Data Guard/RMAN/OEM.
Minimum 2+ years developing and maintaining Ansible playbooks.
Strong Linux/Unix administration knowledge; shell scripting (bash/python).
Knowledge of database performance tuning and optimization.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain Oracle Database environments across multiple tiers.
Administer Oracle databases in Development, Test, UAT, and Production.
Monitor performance and resolve bottlenecks; manage RAC/ASM/Data Guard/RMAN.
Design and maintain Ansible playbooks for provisioning, patching, and automation.
Support on-prem and cloud DB deployments; ensure high availability and DR readiness.
Document procedures and enforce DBA best practices.

Skills

Oracle DBA

Ansible

Linux/Unix

Shell scripting

Performance tuning

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Ansible Tower/AWX

Oracle RAC

Oracle ASM

Oracle Data Guard

Oracle RMAN

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in Oracle database technologies and hands‑on experience with Ansible automation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, configuration, administration, performance tuning, backup, recovery, security, and automation of Oracle database environments. This role will play a key part in improving operational efficiency through infrastructure and database automation.

Key Responsibilities

Oracle Database Administration

Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain Oracle Database environments.
Administer Oracle databases across Development, Test, UAT, and Production environments.
Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
Configure and manage Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, and RMAN environments.
Perform database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning and testing.
Implement database security standards, user access controls, and compliance requirements.
Manage database storage, capacity planning, and performance optimization.
Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents, outages, and service requests.

Automation & Configuration Management

Design, develop, and maintain Ansible playbooks for database provisioning, patching, configuration management, and operational tasks.
Automate Oracle database deployment, maintenance, health checks, and monitoring processes.
Standardize database administration activities through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
Integrate Ansible automation with CI/CD pipelines and enterprise deployment tools.
Develop reusable automation frameworks and documentation.

System & Infrastructure Support

Collaborate with Linux/Unix administrators, cloud engineers, and application teams.
Support Oracle databases hosted on on-premises and cloud platforms.
Implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
Participate in capacity planning and infrastructure optimization initiatives.
Support production releases and maintenance activities during planned windows.

Documentation & Governance

Maintain database architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and automation documentation.
Ensure compliance with security, audit, and regulatory requirements.
Establish and enforce DBA best practices and standards.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience as an Oracle Database Administrator.
Strong experience administering Oracle Database 12c, 19c, and above.
Hands-on experience with:
Oracle RAC
Oracle ASM
Oracle Data Guard
Oracle RMAN
Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
Minimum 2+ years of experience developing and maintaining Ansible playbooks.
Strong Linux/Unix administration knowledge.
Experience with shell scripting (Bash, Python, or Perl).
Knowledge of database performance tuning and optimization.

Preferred Qualifications

Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) certification.
Experience with Oracle Exadata environments.
Experience with cloud platforms such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Knowledge of DevOps methodologies and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Experience with Git, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps.
Familiarity with container platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with monitoring tools and observability platforms.

Technical Skills:

Database Technologies

Oracle Database 12c/19c/21c
Oracle RAC
Oracle ASM
Oracle Data Guard
Oracle RMAN

Automation & Scripting

Ansible
Ansible Tower/AWX
Bash Shell Scripting
Python
Git

Operating Systems

CI/CD Tools
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent problem-solving ability.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
Continuous improvement and automation mindset.

Others:

Only those applicants who already have the right to live and work in the Philippines are eligible to apply for this role.

Other Details:

Amenable to work on weekends and holidays Morning and Mid-Shift Schedule

Work Schedule

Employees will be expected to adhere to a flexible hybrid work schedule, with a required presence in the office for 2 days per week, allowing for customization of work hours within a specified morning or mid-shift time frame.

Candidate Experience

At Aeven, we value every job applicant and prioritize our candidate experience. Here is an overview of our standard recruitment process: After application, please expect feedback within 5 working days.

Three interview rounds:

First round: Interview with SMEs and potentially a colleague. Feedback within 1 week.

Second Round: Interview with Hiring Manager. Feedback within 1 week.

Potential Third Round: Interview with Global (Denmark) Manager. Feedback within 1 week.

Successful candidates will receive feedback and job offers directly from Human Resources.

Company Overview

Our business was born at 28 years old. We earned our experience as part of Denmark’s foremost IT infrastructure specialist. Now we’re ready to take the next step with you

Aeven is a new company formed from part of NNIT. That means that even before we opened our doors, we’d clocked up three decades of experience serving critical industries such as life science & healthcare, the public sector, finance, energy & utilities, industrial goods & manufacturing, and retail & consumer goods.

At Aeven, we’re on a quest to keep digital infrastructure critical to the lives of millions, safe, secure, and productive. And to do this, we employ sharp minds, capable hands, and most importantly, positive personalities that are eager to collaborate, contribute, develop their skills, and make a difference.

We’re here to provide digital infrastructure that helps companies and institutions steer a straight course. “With Aeven, wherever you’re going, we’re here – with you all the way. Locally anchored in Denmark but with a global reach, we have three decades of experience helping businesses and institutions on which the health, wealth, and security of millions depends, navigate uncertainty, and thrive”. - Henrik Bodskov, CEO

Read more about AEVEN: www.aevengroup.com

On top of the statutory benefits stipulated by the local law, AEVEN PH employees enjoy the following benefits upon joining: