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Principal Oracle Database Administrator
Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia · Full Time
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- Experience
- 10–15 yrs
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 days ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent
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Job description
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Principal Oracle Database Administrator to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience managing production Oracle database environments, ensuring high availability, performance, security, and scalability.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and oversee Oracle database systems across various environments.
- Design and manage database structures such as schemas, stored procedures, and other database objects.
- Execute backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations to safeguard data.
- Continuously monitor database performance and perform tuning to optimize efficiency.
- Lead large-scale database upgrades and integrate migrations between differing operating systems.
- Utilize Oracle Enterprise Manager to manage and monitor databases effectively.
- Apply Oracle patches, perform upgrades, and conduct restoration processes when needed.
- Identify and resolve database and operating system level problems promptly.
- Create and maintain Shell scripts to automate routine DBA tasks and improve productivity.
Required Technical Skills
- 10 to 15 years of robust experience working as a Production Oracle DBA.
- In-depth proficiency with Oracle versions 12c and 19c.
- Strong expertise with Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC), Data Guard, and Recovery Manager (RMAN).
- Advanced knowledge of SQL and PL/SQL tuning, including utilizing tools like AWR, ASH, and ADDM for performance analysis.
- Expertise in interpreting execution plans and troubleshooting slow or complex SQL queries.
- Experience using database monitoring tools and creating comprehensive DBA policies and documentation.
- Proven track record in executing database migrations across multiple operating systems.
- Comprehensive understanding of Oracle database security features and parameters.
- Hands-on experience with Oracle GoldenGate including installation, monitoring, and tuning.
- Familiarity with managing Exadata environments.
- Knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure components such as ExaCS and DBaaS.
- Expertise in implementing Database Vault, Audit Vault, Database Firewall, and using Encryption Wallets.
- Proficient with Solaris operating system and strong Unix/Linux troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to develop Shell scripts for automation purposes.
Desirable Skills
- Familiarity with Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliance (ZDLRA).
- Experience managing Oracle SuperCluster environments.
- Possession of Oracle certifications.
Education
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required.
Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree
Skills
Tools & software
Oracle Data Guard
required
Oracle Enterprise Manager
required