IT Database Administrator III

Job Title: IT Database Administrator III

Location: Charlotte NC 28216

Duration: 363 days

Shift Timings: Full-time M-F 8am-5pm. OT not anticipated.

Note: Location: Remote - Candidates local to Corning NY or Charlotte NC preferred however candidates in all US locations will be considered. Candidates must be willing to support EST. Interview Process: Two Rounds - First Round Video Interview with Direct Manager Second Round Panel Video Interview (with Team Members). One year anticipated assignment. Possibility of extension based on demand. Possibility of conversion but not a guarantee. Travel: Up to 10% Travel required (one time per year 2 days).

Summary of Job:

Leverage technical acumen to provide superior Engineering and production support for Global Oracle Database environments. Drive and participate in efforts to ensure platform stability to maximize performance of database environments. Partner with application owners/teams to understand application and business needs and SLO.

Must-have/Required skills:

• 7 years working in IT as Oracle Database Administrator
• Knowledgeable in database technologies Oracle RAC Grid Infrastructure Oracle Enterprise Manager Linux scripting etc.
• Database/SQL Monitoring and Performance Tuning
• Experience with Linux and Windows OS
• Database administration (Installation configuration and management patching and upgrade of the database environments)
• Perform Database Backup & Recovery
• Experience automating Infrastructure components using one or more of the following: PowerShell Microsoft DSC Chef Puppet Ruby Terraform OEM or others
• Effective leadership organization and planning skills with ability to handle changing priorities
• Excellent communications interpersonal and influencing skills
• Demonstrated track record of on time delivery within budget; ability to drive projects to successful conclusion using influencing tools
• Ability to lead international teams across multiple initiatives that span various lines of business geographic borders time zones and cultures
• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• Providing off-hours support when required for critical production issues
• Will be involved in the teams on-call support rotation

Nice-to-have skills:

• Experience working with SAP
• Experience of working in Manufacturing Industry (or similar) to understand the data security requirements like ITAR/PCI/PHI/HIPPA/NIST/SOX etc.
• Very good English language skills (verbal & written)
• Achievement orientation creative thinking and enthusiasm
• Open-minded strong in communication
• Very good presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated ability to pick up things quickly

Key responsibilities and duties:

• The primary focus will be on production support for database environments working with 24X7 support staff
• Database administration (Installation configuration and management patching and upgrade of the database environments)
• Perform Database Backup & Recovery
• Participate in Change Advisory Board and provide guidance governance on Database changes
• Perform problem resolution for complex issues including root cause analysis and outlining resolution options
• Automate Infrastructure components leveraging understanding of scripting coding and automation using one or more of the following: PowerShell Microsoft DSC Chef Puppet Ruby Terraform OEM or others
• Perform Database refresh as per customer needs
• Database/SQL Monitoring and Performance Tuning
• Use database expertise and leadership experience to identify and drive improvement efforts related to database portfolio
• Provide off-hours support when required for critical production issues
• Maintain technical knowledge on current and emerging Multi-Cloud developments industry trends assess opportunities and collaborate with stakeholders to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future strategies
• Work with third-party support team (on-shore and off-shore) and application support teams to educate and guide them for steady-state supporting database infrastructure related technologies
• Promote and self-demonstrate company principles of Performance Leadership Innovation Independence the Individual Quality and Integrity