Apply: Oracle DBA

• Oracle Database Administrator
• Canberra based - required to be in the office 3 times a week
• 12 month initial contract
• Must be an Australian Citizen with NV1 Security Clearance

My client, based in Canberra, is looking for an oracle DBA to join their team for a 12 month initial contract. Oracle Database Administrators are responsible for scoping, sourcing, and optimizing database environments for analysis. You will innovative analysis techniques, model results and scenarios, all while maintaining system integrity. You will come with expertise in system databases, data elements, application software, and other tool sets.

In this role you will leverage their extensive experience and advanced proficiency in various contemporary ICT systems, servers, coding languages, and databases. You will work with a high degree of independence, performing technical roles under the general guidance of the leadership team. Occasionally, out-of-hours work may be required to complete scheduled tasks or address complex incidents. You will come with extensive experience across: Oracle Database (Solaris, SPARC and Exadata).

Key duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Design, deploy, and maintain Oracle databases within on-premises environments.
• Optimize Oracle database performance through indexing, query optimization, and other best practices.
• Monitor Oracle database health, performance, and security, and implement necessary adjustments.
• Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies for Oracle databases using.
• Automate routine Oracle database tasks using scripts and tools.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) for database deployments.
• Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless Oracle database integration and performance.
• Provide expert guidance and support to other team members on Oracle database related issues.
• Management of the change process using Service Manager.
• Development of team capabilities and documentation.
• Guidance, coaching and mentoring of other staff, particularly with respect to technical specialities.
• Development and implementation of deliverables outlined in the teamwork plans.
• Assistance with resource planning and identifying staff training needs.
• Research and analysis into inefficiencies and the provision of recommendations on optimal practices to colleagues and management; and notification or impact assessment, or other information to stakeholders or management, as appropriate.

Mandatory Criteria

• Must have a minimum of 5 Years experience in designing/deploying/maintaining Oracle database.
• Must have experience with Linux/Unix/Windows (LUW).
• Must be familiar with various Oracle database technologies (eg: Solaris/SPARC/Exadata/GoldenGate).
• Experience in diagnosing, troubleshooting issues and maintenance with Oracle databases (OEM).
• Experience in Oracle database upgrade and migration activities.
• Experience in scripting languages such as SQL, PL/SQL, Unix Shell Scripting.
• Experience in backup activities and associated technologies such as EMC Networker.
• Experience with Oracle Replication manager and Oracle Goldengate (OGG).

If the above is a match to your skills and experience please apply NOW and you will be contacted for a further discussion if your profile is a suitable match. Please only apply if you can work 3 days/week in the office in Canberra.

You will be contacted for a further discussion if your profile is a suitable match to the role requirements. Only WORD FORMAT resumes will be accepted.