Senior Oracle DBA – System Administrator

Allegion

Senior Oracle DBA administering EBS R12 and Exadata infrastructure for Allegion, a global security and safety company. Leading automation, performance, recovery and database operations.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇲🇽 MexicoSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in administering Oracle E-Business Suite R12 and Oracle Exadata environments, including database installation, configuration, and performance tuning. Proficient in disaster recovery, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal database operations and security compliance.

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Oracle E-Business Suite R12 AdministrationOracle Exadata Hardware SupportOracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)RMAN Backup and RecoverySQL and PL/SQL Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Database Installation and ConfigurationPerformance TuningDisaster Recovery ProceduresCloning Procedures ExecutionSQL TuningBash Shell ScriptingAutomation/Orchestration ToolsData GuardGrid InfrastructureOracle RAC

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsWritten and Verbal CommunicationCollaboration SkillsStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

Oracle ExadataOracle Enterprise ManagerAnsiblePuppetChefOCIAWS RDSAzure

Certifications & Qualifications

Oracle Exadata Database Machine AdministratorOracle Cloud Infrastructure Certifications

Industry Keywords

Database Security StandardsContinuous LearningKnowledge TransferComplianceCapacity Planning

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAssemblyAWSAzureChefCloudLinuxOraclePerlPuppetPythonShell ScriptingSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer and support Oracle E-Business Suite R12 databases and related components on Oracle Exadata hardware
Install, configure, patch and upgrade Oracle databases, Grid Infrastructure, ASM and related components
Implement and maintain Oracle Enterprise Manager monitoring, alerts, metrics, reports and dashboards
Design, document and operate backup, restore and disaster-recovery procedures using RMAN and Data Guard where applicable
Create, document, execute and automate cloning procedures for Dev/Test/QA/DR environments
Configure and tune database and application tiers for high-volume parallel concurrent processing
Configure and support model routing, additional application servers and concurrent-processing workload distribution
Perform performance monitoring, capacity planning, SQL tuning, instance-parameter tuning and resource management
Troubleshoot production incidents, perform root-cause analysis and implement preventative measures
Maintain database and Exadata security, access controls, patching cycles and compliance
Provide technical leadership, create runbooks and standard operating procedures, and train and mentor DBAs and system administrators
Collaborate with applications, network, storage, middleware, Security and Compliance teams on deployments, upgrades, DR tests, audits and major incidents
Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation
Lead database-lifecycle automation, architecture and design reviews for EBS/Exadata projects, upgrades and migrations
Evaluate Exadata features, Oracle releases and third-party tools and provide recommendations to leadership
Develop capacity-planning models, cost analyses, lifecycle roadmaps, playbooks and knowledge-base articles
Participate in post-incident reviews and continuous-improvement activities
Travel to data centers or other company locations as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 10+ years’ hands-on experience as an Oracle DBA & System Administrator supporting Oracle E-Business Suite R12
Proven experience with Oracle Exadata hardware, including installation, configuration, tuning, patching and troubleshooting
Strong experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
Expertise with RMAN backups, recovery scenarios and disaster-recovery concepts
Experience with Data Guard is a plus
Experience designing and executing EBS cloning procedures using Rapid Clone, AD utilities, RMAN and hot/cold clones
Experience configuring and tuning database and application tiers for parallel concurrent processing and Concurrent Manager optimization
Experience implementing and supporting model routing in EBS and configuring additional application servers
Strong knowledge of ASM, Grid Infrastructure, Oracle RAC, Linux for Oracle, and storage/networking concepts related to Exadata
Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL and Bash shell scripting
Hands-on experience with automation/orchestration tools beyond basic scripting
Familiarity with Ansible, Puppet, Chef or similar tools; CI/CD experience is a plus
Familiarity with cloud or hybrid Exadata-Cloud architectures, including OCI, AWS RDS or Azure
Proficiency in Python or Perl for complex automation tasks
Understanding of database security standards and best practices, including encryption-at-rest and key management
Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience creating technical documentation and conducting knowledge transfer
Strong collaboration and stakeholder-management skills
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and travel to data centers or other sites as required
Oracle certifications are preferred
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems or related field is preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered
Oracle Exadata Database Machine Administrator or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure certifications are preferred
Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with Oracle technology roadmaps, best practices and emerging trends

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work location in Mexico
On-call rotation compensation implied by after-hours support requirement
Professional knowledge transfer, training and mentoring opportunities
Travel support for data-center or company-location deployments, DR testing or hardware upgrades as needed
Inclusive and diverse workplace
Disability accommodations and application assistance