
Senior Oracle Database Administrator – Full Time
Prosperity Bank
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: El Campo • Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
Tech Stack
AssemblyCloudLinuxOraclePythonUnix
About the role
- Administer, secure, and maintain Oracle Exadata systems—covering storage cells, compute nodes, and InfiniBand networks
- Design and implement advanced security measures for Exadata and Oracle Cloud database environments, including encryption, access controls, auditing, and vulnerability management
- Perform end-to-end installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades of Exadata software, firmware, and OCI resources while ensuring minimal downtime and maximum security
- Continuously monitor system performance, proactively identify and resolve issues, and tune databases for optimal operation and security posture
- Develop, test, and manage comprehensive backup and recovery strategies using RMAN, Oracle Data Guard, and OCI-native tools, ensuring business continuity and disaster recovery readiness
- Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to support and secure database-related needs, including role-based access and compliance initiatives
- Automate routine administration and security tasks using scripting languages (Shell, Python, etc.) to improve operational efficiency and reduce risk
- Participate in capacity planning and disaster recovery exercises, with a focus on secure architecture and compliance with industry standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Oracle Exadata, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure certifications preferred
- 5+ years of experience in Oracle Database Administration with a proven track record of managing and securing Exadata systems
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Exadata, including administration, security, and performance tuning
- Extensive experience with Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, Grid Infrastructure, and Exadata patching
- Strong knowledge of Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), AWR, ADDM, and security auditing tools
- Proficiency in Linux/Unix system administration and scripting for automation and security hardening
- Demonstrated experience in securing database environments, implementing encryption, and managing database compliance and auditing
- Solid background in deploying and managing Exadata solutions in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), including security best practices in cloud environments
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Benefits
- 24x7 production support as required
- On-call rotation and incident response for both performance and security events
- Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Oracle ExadataOracle Database AdministrationOracle RACOracle ASMOracle Data GuardOracle Grid InfrastructureLinux/Unix administrationscripting (Shell, Python)performance tuningsecurity auditing
Soft skills
problem-solvingcommunicationcollaboration
Certifications
Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)Oracle ExadataOracle Cloud Infrastructure