Database Management:
- Install, configure, and maintain Oracle Exadata databases.
- Ensure high availability and optimal performance of Oracle databases.
- Manage database security, including user access and encryption.
Cloud Operations:
- Utilize OCI to manage cloud resources effectively.
- Automate routine database administrative tasks using OCI Command Line Interface (CLI) and scripts.
- Monitor and optimize cloud resource performance, ensuring cost efficiency.
OCI Exadata Patching Activities:
- Schedule and implement regular OCI Exadata patching in line with Oracle’s release schedule.
- Test patches in a non-production environment before widespread deployment.
- Coordinate with IT and network teams to ensure minimal downtime and compliance with SLAs.
- Document patching activities, including pre-patching checks, impact analysis, patch application, and post-patching tests.
DevOps Integration:
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for database code and schema changes.
- Work closely with development teams to integrate database operations with overall DevOps workflows.
- Utilize modern containerization and orchestration technologies to enhance scalability and manageability.
Backup and Recovery on OCI:
- Implement and manage comprehensive backup procedures for all database systems.
- Regularly test recovery processes to ensure data integrity and availability.
- Optimize backup operations using OCI features and tools to ensure data redundancy and quick accessibility.
Disaster Recovery and Oracle Data Guard:
- Develop and maintain a disaster recovery plan, including Oracle Data Guard for real-time data protection and failover capabilities.
- Configure and manage Data Guard to ensure high availability and disaster recovery across different geographical locations.
- Conduct regular DR drills to ensure the effectiveness of disaster recovery procedures.
Project Management:
- Lead planning and execution of database upgrade and migration projects.
- Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, providing updates and resolving issues promptly.
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation for all managed systems and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Extensive experience as an Oracle Exadata Administrator.
- Strong proficiency with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and OCI Command Line Interface.
- Demonstrated experience with patch management processes and best practices for Oracle Exadata.
- Familiarity with DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Azure DevOps) and methodologies.
- Relevant certifications in Oracle Database and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure are highly desirable.
Additional Information:
- Local Requirement: Candidates must be local to the Washington DC, Maryland, or Virginia area. Being local is a HARD requirement.
- Verification: Candidates must be able to meet in person in Fairfax, VA for verification to be considered for submission.