Database Administration Engineer 2
Database Administration Engineer DescriptionAs an Engineer 2, you will use technical expertise and professional concepts to solve complex business problems. This role requires serving as a subject matter expert within your area of focus and representing the team on advanced initiatives. You will evaluate the effectiveness of existing technologies through requirements gathering, testing, research, and investigation, and make recommendations that improve quality, performance, and reliability.You will collaborate with stakeholders to assess needs and deliver high‑quality technical solutions aligned with business objectives. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to operational excellence.As an Engineer 2, Database Administration, you will play a key role in the implementation, maintenance, and support of Oracle production databases. Responsibilities include monitoring daily database activity, performance, capacity growth, tuning configurations, and enforcing database security standards. You will also contribute to process improvements and change management initiatives. This role is well‑suited for a self‑starter who can consistently meet service level agreements and quality standards.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop scripted automation for Oracle database tasksImplement and support patching coordination, backup and recovery procedures, database utilities, and data replication technologies across production and non‑production environmentsCreate and maintain UNIX and SQL scripts for automation, monitoring, and reportingLog, schedule, and track changes using change management toolsPerform corrections and troubleshooting related to database infrastructure and system issuesIncorporate security and compliance considerations into all technical decisionsPartner with application teams and database administrators to ensure database compliance standards are metQualificationsRequiredAuthorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements3+ years of experience with Unix Korn Shell scripting3+ years of experience with Python scripting3+ years of experience in an Oracle DBA or related role3+ years of experience working with Oracle database platformsStrong Oracle DBA expertise, including upgrades, patching, and RMAN backup/recoveryExperience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) version 10g or higherStrong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts at appropriate levels of detailProven teamwork, decision‑making, documentation, and analytical skillsKnowledge of IT Service Management best practices (Incident, Problem, and Change Management)Experience securing confidential and highly confidential database contentDemonstrated commitment to embedding security into day‑to‑day responsibilitiesPreferredBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field1+ year of hands‑on experience with Oracle 19cExperience with additional database platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server, MariaDB, MySQL, or PostgreSQLExperience with Oracle Data Guard, including physical and active configurationsKnowledge of database encryption techniquesExperience with Perl, Bash, and JavaScriptFamiliarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or AzureProject management experienceKnowledge of PCI or other IT security compliance standards Apply tot his job Apply To this Job