Oracle Database Administrator

at  NTT Data

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KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Developing proficiency in database administration tasks, including database installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning.
• Developing knowledge of SQL (Structured Query Language) to write complex queries, stored procedures, and functions.
• Developing understanding of database security principles, access controls, and data encryption methods.
• Developing working knowledge in database backup and recovery strategies to ensure data availability and business continuity.
• Ability to monitor database performance, identify and resolve issues, and optimize database operations.
• Ability to learn new technologies as needed to provide the best solutions to all stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate complex IT information in simplified form depending on the target audience.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Developing proficiency understanding of the principles of data architecture and data services.
• Developing knowledge of application development lifecycle and data access layers.
• Displays problem-solving skills to troubleshoot database-related issues and implement effective solutions.
• Displays ability to manipulate, process and extract value from large, disconnected datasets.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering, information technology or related field.
• Relevant certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) - Database Administrator; MySQL Database Administrator; PostgreSQL Certified Professional preferred.
• Completion of database management courses covering topics like database administration, data modelling, SQL, and performance tuning can provide foundational knowledge.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 5 plus years of experience working as a Database Administrator within an Information Technology organization.
• Experience is working as a consultant supporting multiple clients.
• Moderate level experience with database backup and recovery best practices.
• Moderate level demonstrated experience running and creating health assessment reports.
• Moderate level experience working with suppliers to deliver solutions.
• Moderate level experience in Oracle Enterprise.
• Moderate level experience managing databases
  Workplace type:
  Hybrid Working

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with performing the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Oracle Database Management Systems (DBMS).
• Candidate must have proven hands-on experience in Oracle Database administration and other database technologies such as SQL Server, MySQL, etc are highly regarded. Oracle is mandatory.
• Candidate would be primarily supporting Oracle Databases (Support Role/Managed Services).
• Collaborates with software developers/architects to design and optimizes database schemas, data models, and database-related applications.
• Assists with the mapping out of the conceptual design for a planned database.
• Participates in the writing of database documentation, including data standards, data flow diagrams, standard operating procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata).
• Assists with monitoring database performance, identifies performance bottlenecks, and optimizes queries and indexing for optimal database performance.
• Helps to design and implement robust backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data availability and business continuity.
• Proactively supports the development of database utilities and automated reporting.
• Works closely with the Change Control and Release Management functions to commission and install new applications and customizing existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose.
• Assists with planning and executing database software upgrades and applies patches to keep systems up-to-date and secure.
• Communicates regularly with technical, applications and operational employees to ensure database integrity and security.
• Implements and manages security measures to safeguard databases from unauthorized access, data breaches, and data loss.
• Ensures data integrity and consistency by performing regular data validation, integrity checks, and data cleansing activities.
• Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, network engineers, and business stakeholders, to support database-related initiatives.
• Provides technical support to end-users, assists with database-related enquiries, and conducts training sessions as needed.
• Performs any other related task as required.