Database Administrator - Oracle

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Job Description

As a Database Administrator - Oracle, part of the RPP platform team, this role supports, maintains and develops databases and their applications to support the systems, Testing, QA and Production environments. The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts. Responsible for the installation, configuration, upgrade, administration, monitoring and maintenance of complex database environments operating in AWS.

• Support, maintain and develop databases and their applications.

• Supports the systems, testing, QA and production environments.

• Monitors performance, makes recommendations, and implements such recommendations.

• Writes database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary, including maintaining industry best practices.

• Ensures storage, archiving, backup and recovery procedures function correctly.

• Works closely with IT project managers, database programmers and application developers.

• Communicates regularly with technical, applications, and operational staff, to ensure database integrity and security.

• Establishes user needs, meets their access requirements and resolves their problems.

• Maintains data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act.

• Refines design to meet system storage requirements.

• Deploy code to environments using DevOps toolsets.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED FOR THE JOB)

• Matric

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Science / Information Technology, Engineering or a related field OR equivalent experience in a technical position.

• 3+ years of data experience.

• Advanced administration experience with Oracle Database.

• Knowledge of Oracle RDS, Amazon Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift, Athena, as well as AWS Database Migration Service and more advantages.

• Experience in Oracle WebLogic Server Administration.

• Experience with System Administration with Linux (RedHat, Oracle Linux) and/or Microsoft Windows Server and associated technologies (Active Directory, Exchange) Advantages.

• Experience or firm knowledge of Automation Required (SQL, Shell, Java Python, AWS CloudFormation).

• Database troubleshooting and performance tuning.

• Experienced setting up monitoring / alarming for production DB environments.

• Database migration and ETL experience.

• Experienced with Linux system monitoring and analysis.

• Good understanding of distributed computing environments.

• Experience with query optimization.

• Good understanding of Virtualization technologies.

• Experience with AWS - any or all of EC2, S3, EBS, ELB, NLB, ALB, RDS, Dynamo DB, EMR.

• Firm understanding of security concepts / best practices.

• Experience with Load Balancing technologies such as KEMP, and or network monitoring / troubleshooting tools.

• Experience Troubleshooting the full application stacks from the OS up through custom applications.

• Knowledge of Test Data Management advantages.

• Create and maintain DevOps Pipelines in Azure DevOps (advantageous).

Skills

Action Planning, Business Requirements Analysis, Computer Literacy, Database Administration, Database Reporting, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Management, Data Modeling, Executing Plans, Gaps Analysis, Information Technology (IT) Support, IT Architecture, IT Implementation, IT Network Security, Market Analysis, Test Case Management, User Requirements Documentation.

Competencies

Action Oriented, Business Insight, Communicates Effectively, Cultivates Innovation, Drives Results, Ensures Accountability, Manages Complexity, Optimizes Work Processes.

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent.

Closing Date

29 April 2025, 23:59.

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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