Job Description
About the job As part of our Oracle Unit, spread across Valencia, Madrid, London, Timisoara, Offshore, New York, and Nearshore, we are looking for a
Senior Database Administrator
to provide ongoing support for relational database services and implement service enhancements in both on-premises and cloud environments for our UNICC partners.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic guidance for Relational Database Hosting services
Manage projects related to Database Hosting services
Support Service Owner and Team Lead in delivering UNICC Service Delivery Agreements (SDAs)
Coordinate, prepare, present and implement proposals and projects linked to SDAs
Act as a go-to expert for troubleshooting database-related issues
Manage, prioritize and take ownership of tasks (service requests, change requests, incidents, project tasks, etc.)
Monitor tasks assigned to the Database team and ensure completion within SLA targets
Design, install, configure and support database infrastructures
Administer and support database systems (storage provisioning, VM provisioning, patching, upgrading)
Implement backups, standby databases, monitoring, and disaster recovery plans
Automate database administration activities using Ansible or other tools
Perform performance tuning, troubleshooting, and database recovery procedures
Provide on-call support outside normal working hours on a rotational basis
Produce documentation and support during planned maintenance windows
What we are looking for
Extensive database administration experience, including upgrades and patching
Strong knowledge of at least one major cloud service (Oracle OCI, AWS, Azure, GCP)
Familiarity with Cloud products such as Oracle Database Cloud, Exadata Cloud, Integration Cloud, Azure SQL, AWS RDS, etc.
Expertise in at least three of the following:
Oracle Exadata
Oracle RAC
Oracle Dataguard
Oracle RMAN
SQL Server Always On, Failover Clustering, Availability Groups
Disaster recovery technologies (mirroring, log shipping)
SQL Server SSRS, SSAS, SSIS, MDS
Oracle Enterprise Manager
SQL Server Replication
Database recovery procedures
Experience in automating administration activities
Strong scripting skills (Linux shell, PowerShell, Oracle, T-SQL, automation tools)
Nice to have
Experience with ServiceNow or similar service management tools
Knowledge of Oracle Integration Cloud and Oracle OVM administration
Linux (Oracle Enterprise / RedHat) and Windows failover clusters administration
Ansible or other automation technologies
NetApp NAS or similar hosting experience
Experience with MySQL replication and data storage virtualization
Soft Skills
Teamwork and conflict resolution skills
Strong communication and active listening abilities
Respect for cultural diversity and inclusivity
Ability to manage ambiguity, pressure, and feedback constructively
Results-oriented, proactive, and adaptive to change
Certifications (desirable)
Oracle or other cloud certifications
Oracle Database Administration certification
ITIL Service Management Foundation
Prince2 Foundation
Microsoft certifications (SQL Server, Data Management, Analytics)
We offer
Join us at the right time to make your mark in a fast-growing organization
Various missions and projects that will allow you to have a real impact on the company
The ability to work autonomously and to drive new initiatives
A career path adapted to your personality, both in terms of role and location
A strong culture, based on sharing, respect, ambition, and team spirit
The opportunity to manage teams and develop your area of expertise by leading one of our squads
Develop your management and leadership skills, because, at Ekkiden, consultants look after the careers of other consultants.
Gone are the days when your career was driven by a salesman!
Health insurance
What’s the Recruitment Process Like at Ekkiden?
At Ekkiden, we're committed to providing a positive experience for every candidate.
Initial Call:
Our recruitment team will reach out to discuss your motivations and expectations.
Interviews:
You'll have one or two interviews with our business managers, depending on the role you're applying for.
Client Meeting:
Finally, you'll have the opportunity to meet with the client.
While this is our standard process, we may make adjustments based on specific circumstances.
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