Senior Oracle Database Administrator

Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled Oracle Database Administrator to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our Oracle databases, with a strong focus on automation, continuous improvement, and regular operations and maintenance.

The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of experience with Oracle Database support and have a proven track record of ensuring database stability, performance, and security, while driving process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce downtime. The candidate should be a self-starter where some assignments are often self-initiated, have excellent communication skills and work seamlessly in a team environment as well as independently.Required Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6+ years working experience or equivalent experience

• Experience with Oracle 26ai, 23ai and 19c, including Multi-Tenant Architecture and RAC Databases, with a strong understanding of database infrastructure design.
• Extensive experience as an Oracle administrator including management, maintenance, configuration, and optimization in a high-availability environment.
• Experience in following processes and procedures to standardize Database installations and configuration, ensuring consistency and best practices.
• Experience in cloning Databases in a Multi-Tenant Database environment, with a focus on efficiency and accuracy.
• Experience automating, scripting, and streamlining processes using Unix shell scripting or other scripting tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Broad experience in performance tuning, utilizing OEM or third-party tools to optimize objects and queries in Oracle 26ai, 23ai and 19c.
• Experience with implementation and maintenance of Disaster Recovery environments using Data Guard, ensuring business continuity.
• Comprehensive understanding of Oracle backup methodologies, with experience in implementing and scheduling RMAN backups, as well as successful database restores.
• Strong experience with UNIX environments including Solaris and Linux operating systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively, with a "can-do" attitude and a resourceful approach to problem-solving.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with customers and stakeholders.

• Experience with patch management - applying quarterly database CPU, PSU, SPU, BP patches, ensuring database security and stability.
• Experience monitoring alert logs, OEM, and system alerts, with the ability to act on results.
• Willingness to participate in rotational 24 x 7 on-call Production support, ensuring timely resolution of production issues.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience working with Oracle Exadata with a strong understanding of the Exascale data architecture
• UNIX scripting skills to automate compliance controls and other maintenance activity
• Experience administering Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) using the GUI and command line tools including Application installation and patching of OEM.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with and manage stakeholders, including customers, vendors, and internal teams, to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, with a focus on staying current with emerging technologies and trends.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $94728 - $161038

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.