Senior Oracle DB Administrator & Architecture Lead

Cencora, Inc.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora, Inc. is seeking a Lead Administrator for Database Administration to own Oracle and non-Oracle database landscapes, drive standards, and partner with colleagues to solve complex tech and business problems.

The role emphasizes architecture, performance, and proactive optimization across the company’s Oracle stack. The candidate will lead architecture design, guide installation and tuning, and collaborate with external Oracle support to ensure reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.
• Normally requires a minimum of seven (7) years directly related and progressively responsible experience in leading architecture design and implementation.
• Must have experience with Oracle RAC installation and support.
• Requires experience with implementation, operating, and performance management of Enterprise systems on Oracle Databases.
• Experience with Oracle GoldenGate, Oracle Advanced Compression, Oracle Identity Management, and Oracle Enterprise Manager tools a plus.
• Candidates should also have experience working with 3rd party ‘bolt-on’ applications including Vendavo, StreamServe, and EDI.
• Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for all Oracle database issues.
• Work closely with infrastructure teams (servers, network, etc) to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Actively manage the performance of the various Oracle databases, including capacity planning and tuning.
• Coordinate with other team members to ensure software consistency across the Oracle landscape.
• Participate in the IT Change Management process and validate/approval all Oracle database related changes.
• Keeps abreast of new developments and forecasts of future trends in the areas of database technology.
• Works with internal and external customers to understand their requirements in order to form a forward-thinking architectural vision for the infrastructure of the Company.
• Provide input on, and support new projects affecting the Oracle database landscape.
• Engage and interface directly with Oracle as required for product support/questions.
• Defines solutions by identifying requirements and writing functional specifications; consults with technical subject matter experts.
• Advies on options, risks, costs versus benefits and impact on other business processes and system priorities; contributes to cost versus benefit measures.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Oracle RAC

Performance tuning

Database architecture

Vendor liaison

SQL

Education

BS in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Oracle GoldenGate

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Oracle Advanced Compression

Job description

Cencora, Inc. is seeking a Lead Administrator for Database Administration to own Oracle and non-Oracle database landscapes, drive standards, and partner with colleagues to solve complex tech and business problems.

The role emphasizes architecture, performance, and proactive optimization across the company’s Oracle stack. The candidate will lead architecture design, guide installation and tuning, and collaborate with external Oracle support to ensure reliable operations.