Oracle Database Manager: Lead Secure, Scalable DB Ops

State of Indiana

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 67,000 - 91,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Vision and dental plans

Wellness Rewards Program

Health savings account with employer M

Pension plan options

Paid leave and holidays

Free Parking

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

The State of Indiana, through the Indiana Office of Technology (IOT), seeks an Oracle Database Manager to lead the administration, security, and performance of enterprise Oracle databases in Indianapolis. You will manage a team of DBAs, guide architectural decisions, and collaborate with application, security, and infrastructure teams to deliver highly available database solutions.

This onsite role offers competitive compensation and robust benefits.

Qualifications

11+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.
Proven leadership abilities in managing and developing DBA teams.
Extensive experience administering Oracle Database environments (11g, 12c, 19c and above).
Strong proficiency in Oracle architecture, performance tuning, backup/recovery strategies (RMAN), Data Guard, GoldenGate, ASM, OEM, and RAC.
Experience with cloud-based Oracle environments such as OCI or hybrid architectures.
Ability to communicate technical matters clearly to leadership and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

Directing and overseeing database administration standards, procedures, policies, and best practices to ensure a secure and stable Oracle environment.
Managing and mentoring Oracle DBA staff to ensure high-quality execution, consistency, and professional growth.
Evaluating new Oracle technologies, tools, and features to determine feasibility and alignment to organizational needs.
Coordinating and leading database change execution, including migration, patching, upgrades, and performance improvements.
Overseeing database performance monitoring, incident response, tuning, and capacity management.
Partnering with application owners to evaluate database designs and integration architecture.
Conducting database performance analysis including SQL tuning, workloads, bottleneck resolution, and execution plan reviews.
Reviewing and approving changes related to schema design, data models, security configuration, backup strategy, and disaster recovery readiness.