KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintenance, monitoring and support of Oracle 19c databases and Microsoft SQL Server Databases (v2012 – v2019)
- Working as part of a Database Administration Team
- Supporting Business and IT colleagues in the planning, testing and implementation of projects
- Mentoring junior members of the team
- Oracle 19c Database Upgrades
- Oracle RMAN backup configuration and restores
- Oracle Data guard configuration and maintenance
- Oracle and SQL Server Database performance tuning
- Oracle Cloud Control maintenance and monitoring
- Oracle APEX (versions 18.1 and 21.2) installation and configuration
- Planning, implementation, testing and documentation of Oracle quarterly Patch Set Updates
- Microsoft SQL Server SCOM monitoring and alerting
- Microsoft SQL Server Security Updates, Cumulative Updates etc.
- Participation in Business Continuity and Database Restore activities.
- Maintenance of all process and procedure documents for the Database Administration team
REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge and Skills Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Oracle 19c and Microsoft SQL Server Certification
Experience
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a similar role within a technical team with 10 years’ experience in IT
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience as a Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Database Administrator
- SCOM monitoring and alerting
- Microsoft Windows Server environments
- Prompt production database support
- Production of Technical Documentation
- Database Security and Monitoring experience
- Oracle Data guard configuration and maintenance
- Oracle Database 19c performance tuning
- Oracle Cloud Control
- Oracle APEX (versions 18.1 and 21.2) installation and configuration
- Proven experience in Planning, implementation, testing and documentation of Oracle and Microsoft quarterly Patch Set Updates
- Ability and interest in learning new technologies
Familiarity or qualifications in the following areas would be a distinct advantage
- Oracle ODI
- Database migration to Cloud environments
- Database maintenance in Cloud environments
- Oracle OBI
- Oracle Advanced Security
- PCI Database Security Standards
- Commvault integration with Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases
- PowerShell Scripting
Skills and Competencies
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to multitask, work in a group environment and on own initiative
- Excellent time-management skills
- Proficient in MS Office applications – Excel, Word
