Oracle Database Administrator

Overview

SCC Database Services unit is looking for an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to join our Database Services team.

As an Oracle DBA, you will provide technical leadership in delivering, supporting and continuously improving SCC's enterprise Oracle Database services supporting business-critical applications for its customers.

Working closely with Infrastructure, Application, Security and Project teams, you will help ensure Oracle Database platforms remain highly available, resilient, performant and secure and while contributing to modernization, automation and operational excellence initiatives.

Technology Landscape

You will provide technical leadership for SCC's enterprise Oracle Database services supporting mission-critical production workloads, leveraging Oracle's enterprise technologies for high availability, disaster recovery, security, replication and performance management.

The Oracle Database estate comprises:

• Database Platforms: Oracle Database Enterprise Edition (predominantly Oracle Database 19c) and Standard Edition;

• Operating Systems: Red Hat Enterprise Linux / Oracle Linux, IBM AIX and Microsoft Windows Server;

• Deployment Architectures: Single Instance, Oracle RAC and Oracle RAC One Node;

• Database Architecture: Oracle Multitenant (CDB/PDB) and non-CDB;

• High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Oracle Data Guard, Oracle ASM, Oracle Grid Infrastructure and Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN);

• Performance & Monitoring: Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control, Oracle Diagnostic Pack and Oracle Tuning Pack;

• Security: Oracle Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), Oracle database native network encryption;

• Data Mobility & Optimization: Oracle GoldenGate and Oracle Advanced Compression;

• Oracle Databases on various cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities

As an experienced Oracle Database Administrator, you will:

• Own the delivery, operation and continuous improvement of enterprise Oracle Database services across production and non-production environments;

• Lead the technical resolution of complex Oracle Database incidents, service requests and problem investigations, ensuring effective root cause analysis and permanent resolution;

• Lead Oracle Database lifecycle activities, including implementation, configuration, upgrades, patching, migrations, maintenance and decommissioning;

• Ensure Oracle Database platforms consistently meet agreed service levels for availability, resilience, performance, recoverability and security;

• Design, implement and continuously improve Oracle high availability, disaster recovery, replication and database security solutions;

• Lead Oracle Database technical delivery for infrastructure and application initiatives;

• Drive automation, standardisation and operational excellence across Oracle Database services;

• Define, maintain and continuously improve Oracle Database standards, operational procedures and technical documentation;

• Collaborate with Infrastructure, Backup, Monitoring, Application, Security and Project teams to deliver scalable, resilient and secure Oracle Database services.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Extensive experience administering large-scale enterprise Oracle Database environments;

• Expert knowledge of Oracle Database architecture, administration and troubleshooting;

• Proven experience supporting highly available, mission-critical production systems;

• Strong expertise across Oracle high availability, disaster recovery, database security and replication technologies;

• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and performance tuning skills;

• Experience working within ITIL-based service management environments;

• Strong communication, stakeholder management and technical documentation skills;

• Ability to provide technical leadership while working collaboratively across multidisciplinary engineering teams;

• Commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence and customer-focused service delivery.

Preferred Qualifications (Would Be a Plus):

• Expertise in Oracle GoldenGate;

• Experience with Ansible scripting or other similar tools.

Growth and Development:

At SCC, we are committed to the professional growth and development of our engineers. As an experienced Oracle Database Administrator in the Database Services team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with cutting-edge technologies in complex and challenging environments to support and evolve enterprise Oracle Database services underpinning business-critical applications;

• Take part in professional development programmes, certifications, and technical courses;

• Grow your career through relevant practical experience, leading modernization, upgrade and migration programmes and driving automation, engineering standards and operational excellence;

• Be part of a highly collaborative team, with an uncompromising focus on quality and best practices;

• Join a well-knit team of professionals who have built strong working relationships over time. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and friendly environment where teamwork is built on mutual respect, trust and where we support each other’s growth.

Why Join Us?

• Support a diverse Oracle Database estate running mission-critical business services, using advanced Oracle technologies and having the opportunity to lead and set standards;

• Be part of a team that values cooperation, mutual support, and long-term working relationships. We work closely together and always try to maintain a positive and productive atmosphere;

• Access continuous learning opportunities and professional development;

Join a team where your contributions are valued and where you can grow alongside a group of people who care about both professional and personal development.