Senior Database Administrator (Hybrid)
Schaefer System International, Inc., New York, New York, United States
Position Overview:
The Database Administrator supports, maintains and monitors existing enterprise level systems solutions with focus on Oracle RAC solutions and general oracle databases on a variety of virtualized RHEL environments. This role additionally supports in the creation and maintenance of test environments for internal development and QA use.
Essential Functions: Design, configure, and maintain virtualized database environments (e.g., VMware, Oracle VM). Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Oracle RAC clusters, Grid Infrastructure, and ASM. Implement and manage database/system health monitoring and alerting tools. Perform performance tuning of databases, SQL queries, and application workloads. Collaborate with development teams to optimize schemas, queries, and release performance. Manage backup and recovery processes, including RMAN configuration and DR testing. Apply patches, upgrades, and security updates across database environments. Ensure database high availability, failover readiness, and capacity planning. Troubleshoot production issues related to performance, availability, and resource contention. Document database architectures, processes, standards, and deployment procedures. Set up test environments and supporting internal development team. Effectively communicates with customers if required. On call every other weekend Works on-call in 1st, 2nd or 3rd level. Shift work on an as needed basis for system support and/or commissioning. Travels internationally for training, project assignments and commissioning. Qualification Requirements:
4-year degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience in similar work required 3 years of experience with the administration of Oracle databases required 3 years of experience with the design and implementation of Oracle RAC environments required Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) certification required Strong communication, problem solving, and customer service skills strongly preferred M-F 8a-5p, rotating weekends on-call
The Database Administrator supports, maintains and monitors existing enterprise level systems solutions with focus on Oracle RAC solutions and general oracle databases on a variety of virtualized RHEL environments. This role additionally supports in the creation and maintenance of test environments for internal development and QA use.
Essential Functions: Design, configure, and maintain virtualized database environments (e.g., VMware, Oracle VM). Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Oracle RAC clusters, Grid Infrastructure, and ASM. Implement and manage database/system health monitoring and alerting tools. Perform performance tuning of databases, SQL queries, and application workloads. Collaborate with development teams to optimize schemas, queries, and release performance. Manage backup and recovery processes, including RMAN configuration and DR testing. Apply patches, upgrades, and security updates across database environments. Ensure database high availability, failover readiness, and capacity planning. Troubleshoot production issues related to performance, availability, and resource contention. Document database architectures, processes, standards, and deployment procedures. Set up test environments and supporting internal development team. Effectively communicates with customers if required. On call every other weekend Works on-call in 1st, 2nd or 3rd level. Shift work on an as needed basis for system support and/or commissioning. Travels internationally for training, project assignments and commissioning. Qualification Requirements:
4-year degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience in similar work required 3 years of experience with the administration of Oracle databases required 3 years of experience with the design and implementation of Oracle RAC environments required Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) certification required Strong communication, problem solving, and customer service skills strongly preferred M-F 8a-5p, rotating weekends on-call