Database Administrator

LUMA Energy; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LUMA Energy in Puerto Rico seeks a Senior Database Administrator to administer, optimize, and secure Oracle and SQL Server environments, ensuring high availability, recoverability, and regulatory compliance across enterprise systems.

You will monitor, tune, and capacity-plan databases, implement security and data-protection controls, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture, upgrades, and disaster-recovery exercises.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressively responsible experience administering enterprise database environments.
• Experience with Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, and Oracle Enterprise Manager is required.
• 3 years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments, including performance tuning, backup/recovery, security, and high-availability technologies.
• Experience with backup/recovery strategies, security administration and auditing, and HA/DR solutions.

Responsibilities

• Administers and maintains enterprise environments to ensure reliable, secure, and high performing Oracle and SQL Server platforms through monitoring, tuning, capacity management, and lifecycle maintenance.
• Implements and oversees database security, compliance and data-protection controls, including access management, encryption, auditing, patching, vulnerability remediation, and regulatory adherence.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support database architecture, system changes, upgrades, and technology initiatives.
• Establishes and maintains database administration and operational standards, procedures, runbooks, and knowledge resources.
• Follows company policies to ensure compliance with laws, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Participates in storm response, disaster recovery activities, and preparedness drills for safe recovery of services.
• Participates in after-hours maintenance and on-call or emergency support for critical database incidents.
• Performs additional tasks to support team goals and operational flexibility.

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting

Security best practices

Automation scripting

Documentation

Stakeholder management

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems/CS/IT/Engineering

Master's Degree in Information Systems/CS/IT or related field

Tools

Linux

PowerShell

Python

Azure SQL

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Data Guard

Job description

Job Summary

Administers, maintains, and optimizes enterprise Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server environments by managing performance, security, recoverability, and high-availability to ensure stable, scalable, and compliant operations. Evaluates database architecture and emerging technologies, establishes technical standards and procedures, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to strengthen reliability, resilience, and continuity of enterprise systems.

Job Description

• Administers and maintains enterprise environments, to ensure reliable, secure, and high performing Oracle and SQL Server platforms through monitoring, tuning, capacity management, and lifecycle maintenance.
• Implements and oversees database security, compliance and data-protection controls, including access management, encryption, auditing, patching, vulnerability remediation, and adherence to organizational and regulatory requirements to safeguard data and reduce risk exposure.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support database architecture, system changes, upgrades, and technology initiatives to promote consistent, efficient, and supportable database operations.
• Establishes and maintains database administration and operational standards, and knowledge resources including procedures, configuration documentation, runbooks, and technical knowledge to promote consistent and supportable operations.
• Follows established company policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Participates in storm response, emergency restoration, disaster recovery activities, and assigned preparedness drills to support safe and reliable recovery of services.
• Participates in scheduled after-hours maintenance and on-call or emergency support activities for critical database incidents, disaster recovery, and service restoration, as required.
• Performs additional tasks aligned with role expectations and qualifications to support team goals and operational flexibility.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Experience

• 5 years of progressively responsible experience administering enterprise database environments.
• Demonstrated experience administering, tuning, and troubleshooting Oracle Database environments, including RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, and Oracle Enterprise Manager.
• Working knowledge of Linux administration, scripting, storage, networking, and troubleshooting as they relate to Oracle Database environments.
• 3 years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments, including performance tuning, backup and recovery, security, and high-availability technologies.
• Experience with database backup and recovery strategies, security administration and auditing, and high-availability and disaster-recovery solutions. .

Preferred

• Experience with Oracle Exadata environments.
• Experience supporting databases in cloud or hybrid environments, particularly Microsoft Azure, including Azure SQL services and SQL Server on Azure infrastructure.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure or other cloud database platforms.
• Experience with automation and scripting tools such as Shell, PowerShell, Python, or comparable technologies.
• Experience supporting utility, energy, or other critical infrastructure industries.

Competencies (Skills)

• Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Knowledge of database architecture, high availability, disaster recovery, and capacity management concepts.
• Strong understanding of database security principles, data protection, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Ability to automate routine database administration, monitoring, maintenance, and operational activities using scripting or automation technologies.
• Strong technical documentation, change-management, and operational discipline.
• Strong customer service orientation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred But Not Requiered

• Oracle Database Administration Professional certification (OCP or current equivalent).
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or comparable Microsoft data-platform certification.
• ITIL Foundation or comparable IT service-management certification.
• Relevant cybersecurity, Linux, cloud, or database-platform certification or formal technical training.

Travel Requirements

• N/A

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Constantly
• Pushing/ Pulling/ Reaching: Seldom
• Kneel: Seldom
• Grab: OccasionallyBend: Seldom

Working Conditions

• Wet or humid: Never
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts: Never
• Working near or on heavy machinery: Never
• Working in high places: Never
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: Never
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: Never
• Work with electricity: Never
• Loud noise conditions: Never

LUMA Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or local laws.