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POSITION PURPOSE

The Senior Oracle Exadata Database Administrator will architect, secure, manage, and optimize the Oracle Exadata environment—both on-premises and in the cloud. The Senior Oracle Exadata Database Administrator will be responsible for ensuring the highest levels of availability, performance, and security for the mission-critical databases, and for implementing robust security controls and compliance standards across the Exadata and OCI deployments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only.   They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.  Other duties may be added, or this job description amended at any time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role has no supervisory duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Exadata, or Cloud Infrastructure certifications preferred.  

Required Knowledge: Background in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and advanced security practices preferred.  

Experience Required:       

5+ years of experience in Oracle Database Administration with a proven track record of managing and securing Exadata systems.

3+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Exadata, including administration, security, and performance tuning. 

Extensive experience with Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, Grid Infrastructure, and Exadata patching.

Strong knowledge of Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), AWR, ADDM, and security auditing tools.

Proficiency in Linux/Unix system administration and scripting for automation and security hardening.

Demonstrated experience in securing database environments, implementing encryption, and managing database compliance and auditing.

Solid background in deploying and managing Exadata solutions in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), including security best practices in cloud environments

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Skills/Abilities: Experience with Exadata Cloud@Customer and advanced OCI security features (such as Identity and Access Management, network security, and cloud-native monitoring).

Familiarity with ITIL processes, change management, and security frameworks (e.g., ISO, NIST). 

Must be able to be on a on-call rotation and occasional weekend work for maintenance, upgrades, and incident responses. 

Hybrid work model-primarily remote with some onsite requirements as needed

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Talking: Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Average Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

Repetitive Motion: Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Average Visual Abilities: Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery.

Physical Strength: Sedentary work; sitting most of the time.  Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally. (Almost all office jobs.)

WORKING CONDITIONS

None: No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions (such as in a typical office).

 MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Reasoning Ability: Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization.

Able to interpret various instructions.

Mathematics Ability: Able to perform very simple algebra.

Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend instruction manuals. Ability to prepare memos, reports, using proper punctuation, spelling, and  grammar. 

Ability to communicate distinctly with appropriate pauses and emphasis, correct pronunciation (or sign equivalent), and variation in word order