Oracle Database Administrator

Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates Degree or equivalent work experience required
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle environments (12c or higher)
  • 5+ years of supporting Oracle EBS (12.2)
  • Experience with RedHat Linux
  • Eagerness and capability to learn rapidly

Responsibilities

  • Install, upgrade, and configure Oracle 19c technology stack and components
  • Monitor and tune Cloud databases and Oracle DataGuard
  • Debug and patch Oracle EBS and database performance issues
  • Design and maintain database security and infrastructure
  • Implement high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) solutions
  • Automate repetitive processes using Linux scripting, SQL, PL/SQL
  • Communicate effectively across teams and manage DBA operations

Benefits

  • Health and welfare benefits
  • Retirement plans
  • Opportunity for annual bonuses (if eligible)
Full Job Description
Company Description

Job Description

Summary:

This is a fast-growth position in the Database Team for a mentee to work 1:1 with an experienced mentor to become a senior Oracle Database Administrator and senior Oracle EBS DBA. The successful database technology professional at Wabtec will enjoy using and expanding their database understanding, oracle ebs knowledge, analytical and research abilities, written and verbal communication excellence, and passion for implementing critical infrastructure to supplement an existing, experienced team. This role is visible to multiple levels of internal and customer organizations, allows creative decision making and problem solving, and is rewarding for the candidate that thrives on teamwork as well as growth in database administration and design experience. The person in this role will come in with an open mind and zest for learning. The goal is to learn from and grow into a leadership role on the database team who can guide Wabtec into the future.

Location: Erie, PA; Pittsburgh, PA, Fort Worth, TX; Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Melbourne, FL or other U.S. Wabtec locations may be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Install, upgrade, configure, tune, debug, and patch all components of the Oracle 19c technology stack including Oracle GRID, ASM, Clusterware, and database instances
  • Install, upgrade, configure, tune, and debug all aspects of Oracle DataGuard
  • Monitor and tune Cloud databases and components
  • Monitor, patch, tune and debug Oracle EBS
  • Monitor database performance, space utilization, identify potential problems and ensure database availability
  • Install, upgrade, configure, and patch Oracle Enterprise Manager 13c
  • Install, upgrade, configure, and patch Oracle pluggable database configurations using 19c
  • Designs, implements, and maintains database and database infrastructure security
  • Provide evaluation, architecture, and integration skills to support COTS and/or developed products within the Oracle database framework
  • Implement architected HA/DR solutions to ensure application availability
  • Identify and develop automation of repetitive processes to minimize errors and maximize service delivery using Linux scripting, SQL, PL/SQL and cron jobs.
  • Interface and communicate effectively across various support teams and with senior management
  • Support 24/7/365 applications based in local data centers, the cloud (AWS & OCI)
  • Research technology, support business requirements, propose changes, and develop migration and implementation
  • Manage the general contractor DBA team to ensure they follow standards and meet SLAs
  • Manage ticketing and incidents in ServiceNow to ensure SLAs are met or exceeded
  • Other duties as assigned


Minimum Qualifications: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.)
  • Associates Degree required or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of 5 years hand-on experience using Enterprise Oracle environments (version 12c minimum)
  • Minimum 5 years hand-on experience supporting Oracle EBS 12.2
  • RedHat Linux experience
  • Willingness, ability and capacity to learn rapidly


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to work unsupervised.
  • Strategic and creative thinking to analyze issues that may arise and create solutions.
  • Ability to respond positively to feedback and implement change in process and procedures as needed.
  • Ability to learn Advanced DataGuard including switchover and debugging
  • Capacity to learn scripting (shell, sql, pl/sql) for repetitive administrative tasks
  • Ability to expand social network to improve database skills
  • Ability to accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Effective problem identification and solution skills
  • Ability and willingness to learn cloud environment technologies
  • Awareness of Oracle security best practices
  • Demonstrated understanding of Oracle Patching methodologies
  • Understanding of Oracle operational support best practices
  • Understanding of Oracle database tuning practices
  • Ability to work as part of a technical team in designing, deploying, and administering systems
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong sense of personal accountability
  • Ability to develop and follow procedures
  • Experience with ServiceNow ticketing system
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly in documenting installation and configuration processes
  • Experience administering a production-state system, and interacting directly with customers
  • Strong interpersonal skills


Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
  • Frequently communicating with others to exchange information
  • Frequently remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
  • Frequently repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
  • Frequently assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned


Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.)
  • The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment
  • Minimal travel requirements: most work can be accomplished via conference and video calls, team chats, etc.


Qualifications

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $91100-129800 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make. When our people come together, we're Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you're ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We're lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We're building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we've got you.

About Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (Wabtec)

Wabtec Corporation is an American company formed by the merger of the Westinghouse Air Brake Company and MotivePower Industries Corporation in 1999. It is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Wabtec manufactures products for locomotives, freight cars and passenger transit vehicles, and builds new locomotives up to 6,000 horsepower. The company merged with GE Transportation on February 25, 2019.

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