The Principal Database Administrator will be responsible for the design implementation and maintenance of oracle and Linux based solutions and systems

Primary Responsibilities for the Role

Oracle Database Administration
Administration and management of databases in DEV, QA, pre-prod & production environments.
Provide technical expertise on the installation, setup, configuration of database servers, including infrastructure
Pro-active monitoring of databases both from a performance and capacity management perspective.
Performance tuning and optimization of database schema, indexes, stored procedures etc.
Perform database maintenance activities such as backup/recovery, rebuilding and reorganizing indexes.
Ensure that all database releases are properly assessed and measured from a functionality and performance perspective.
Ensure that all database environments are up to date with the latest service packs, patches & security fixes.
Setup of Standby and DR systems (Oracle DataGuard)
Oracle Weblogic Administration
Administration and management of Weblogic installation and managed servers in DEV, QA, pre-prod & production environments.
Provide technical expertise on the installation, setup, configuration of Oracle Weblogic for Forms & Reports, ADF and Oracle Identify Manager
Pro-active monitoring of Weblogic.
Performance tuning and optimization of managed servers.
Ensure that all database environments are up to date with the latest service packs, patches & security fixes.
Linux Administration
Linux Server Administration and support
Installation, upgrades, and patching of linux environments
Linux scripting
Responsible for server backup and restore testing
Server hardening and securing
Other responsibilities
Ownership of Platform monitoring software
Automation of complex technical actions.
Take ownership and ensure high quality, timely delivery of database related projects on hand.
Understand and implement platform and application auditing at different technology tiers.
Compilation of technical documentation, standards, and standard operating procedures.
Collaborate with application developers and operations/support teams in a fast-paced environment.
Provides technical direction to the technical team
Compiles or reviews technical designs to meet the business and client requirements
Client liaison for environment specification and design
Carries out sufficient research and development to identify new trends and features that could be incorporated to enhance and improve business processes and productivity
Liaises with the client to ensure all technical concerns are attended to in a professional and client service driven manner
Suggests alternative technical solutions to meet customer requirements more efficiently and effectively
Required to present at Technical and Product conferences
Ensuring software licence compliance is maintained
Financial responsibilities
Assist with pre-sales

Minimum Qualification and Experience Requirements

Recognized tertiary qualification (BSc or similar)
Certification in Oracle (OCP DBA)
Certification in Linux

Relevant Experience

Min 5 years working experience as a Senior Oracle Database Administrator
Min 5 years working experience in designing and implementing complex Oracle technical solutions
Min 10 years working experience in implementing and maintaining Oracle database solutions
Min 10 years working experience in implementing and maintaining Linux/Unix systems
Min 5 years working experience in Oracle Weblogic (Forms & Reports and ADF)
Experience implementing and configuring Oracle Identify Manager
Experience implementing and configuring Oracle APEX and ORDS
Experience in automating DBA functions
Experience implementing and configuring platform monitoring tools
Experienced in Cyber Security as it pertains to Oracle systems

Behavioural Traits

Innovative and Creative
Contributes to team success
Quality orientated
Mentors and coaches
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong research skills
Initiative
Strong communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Good at problem solving
Self-motivated
Ability to perform well under pressure
Good Technical writing skills

Principal Database Administrator

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