Database Administrator

lumaenergy

San Juan (PR)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Luma Energy in the United States is seeking a senior Database Administrator to administer and optimize Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server environments, ensuring high availability, security, and performance across enterprise systems.

The role collaborates with cross‑functional teams to implement standards, manage DR readiness, and support cloud/hybrid initiatives, with hands-on tuning, backups, patching, and incident response.

Qualifications

5 years of progressively responsible experience administering enterprise database environments.
Experience with Oracle RAC/ASM/Data Guard/RMAN and Oracle Enterprise Manager.
Linux administration, scripting, storage, networking related to Oracle DB.
3 years of SQL Server administration including performance tuning and HA.
Experience with backup/recovery strategies, security, auditing, and DR solutions.
Experience with cloud or hybrid databases, especially Azure SQL.

Responsibilities

Administers and maintains Oracle and SQL Server platforms for reliability and performance.
Implements security, patching, auditing, and vulnerability remediation.
Supports database architecture changes, upgrades, and technology initiatives.
Establishes standards, runbooks, and knowledge resources for operations.
Participates in disaster recovery, storm response, and after-hours support as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

DB Architecture

Security & Compliance

Automation scripting

Documentation

Stakeholder management

Education

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

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

Tools

Oracle RAC

Oracle ASM

RMAN

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Azure SQL Services

Azure infrastructure

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.

Additional Job Description

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.

Licenses/Certifications

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