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NTT Data Americas, Inc. Oracle Exadata Database Administrator (DBA) in Austin, Texas
At NTT DATA, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees have been key factors in our company's growth and market presence. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA and for the people who work here.
For more than 25 years, NTT DATA Services have focused on impacting the core of your business operations with industry-leading outsourcing services and automation. With our industry-specific platforms, we deliver continuous value addition, and innovation that will improve your business outcomes. Outsourcing is not just a method of gaining a one-time cost advantage, but an effective strategy for gaining and maintaining competitive advantages when executed as part of an overall sourcing strategy.
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*This position aligns with supporting a 247 operations production support model.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in Oracle Exadata and Oracle Cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the implementation, management, performance, integrity, security, and availability of Oracle databases deployed on both Exadata and Oracle Cloud platforms. This role also involves providing ongoing production and development database support, troubleshooting, automation, and participating in database-related projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Install, configure, patch, and upgrade Oracle databases (11g/12c/19c) on Exadata and Oracle Cloud (OCI) environments.
Administer and support Oracle Exadata Database Machine – including cell nodes, storage, compute nodes, and InfiniBand network.
Manage Oracle databases in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), including Bare Metal, VM DB Systems, and Autonomous DB.
Perform database capacity planning, performance tuning, backup and recovery (RMAN and Oracle Cloud snapshots), and disaster recovery.
Automate and optimize database management tasks using scripts (Shell, Python, PL/SQL, etc.)
Monitor database performance, address bottlenecks, proactively anticipate and resolve problems.
Implement database security protocols, data masking, encryption, auditing, and manage user privileges.
Work with application teams on database design, queries, and performance optimization.
Manage database migrations, upgrades, and patch applications in production and development environments.
Perform on-call rotations for database production support as required.
Document all database configurations, processes, and policies.
Required Qualifications:
5+ years' experience as an Oracle Database Administrator in large-scale production environments.
Must have hands-on experience with Oracle Exadata Database Machine: installation, configuration, patching, internals, and support. Familiarity with Exadata Storage Server, Flash Cache, Hybrid Columnar Compression, and/or networking.
Must have experience with cloud tools (OCI CLI, REST APIs)
Experience managing Oracle databases in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), including deployment, migration, and management.
Must have Oracle database architecture experience in ASM, RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, and/or OEM.
Working experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) Cloud Control.
Certifications: Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Oracle Certified Expert (OCE) credentials.
Highly Preferred Skills/ Experience:
Must have experience with cloud tools (OCI CLI, REST APIs), Oracle Autonomous Database, and migration tools (Data Pump, GoldenGate) is a plus.
Experience with database backup strategy design, implementation, and disaster recovery planning.
Solid experience with database performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting.
Expertise in Unix/Linux operating systems (Oracle Linux preferred), shell scripting, and automation.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team; strong troubleshooting skills.
Be able to manage and support Oracle Databases in AWS and Azure cloud
Experience with high availability setups, DR, and multi-region deployments.
Familiarity with cloud automation (Terraform, Ansible) for OCI.
Knowledge of other cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and integration scenarios.
Understanding of database security standards and regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline; or equivalent professional experience.
Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $62.00-$71.00/hour. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
About NTT DATA Services:
NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients' long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.
NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.
Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is ($x - x/hourly ) . This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.
This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life, and AD&D insurance, short-and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.