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Sr. Oracle DBA/Architect

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Western Digital

Jul 13

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
  • $108.5K - $153.7K
  • San Jose

Requirements

  • Reduce database downtime and control parameters to ensure quick query responses.
  • Ensure SLAs and operational KPIs are fulfilled, collaborating with internal and external support departments as needed when large events occur.
  • Proficiency in SQL and SQL server tools
  • Advanced understanding of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring requirements
  • Modeling of relational and dimensional data
  • PowerShell and Unix shell scripting abilities are required.
  • Strong written and oral communication abilities
  • Bachelor's degree in IT or a similar discipline
  • Knowledge of Linux and Windows Server infrastructures
  • Thorough understanding of Oracle database technologies
  • Knowledge of Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC), ASM, and Active Data Guard.
  • Knowledge of Oracle Exadata environments and hands-on experience managing and supporting Exadata environment.
  • Extensive knowledge of database standards and end-user applications and the ability to translate capacity needs into infrastructure deployment technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and maintain Oracle databases.
  • In charge of developing and implementing database backups and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Optimize database performance by fine-tuning database settings.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues to contribute to continuous improvements.
  • Develop, implement, and manage database security policies and procedures to guarantee a seamless and successful flow of activities.
  • Work closely with team members to guarantee database operation and integrity.
  • Introduce and deploy new database technology.
  • Maintain database reports, visualizations, and dashboards to help existing workflows.
  • Creates, builds, and integrates complex database systems for internal and external users/clients.
  • Defines, documents, and implements standards and complicated models to monitor and improve the database's capacity and performance.
  • Reduce database downtime and control parameters to ensure quick query responses.
  • Ensure SLAs and operational KPIs are fulfilled, collaborating with internal and external support departments as needed when large events occur.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?**

The job title is Sr. Oracle DBA/Architect. **Question: What are the essential duties and responsibilities of a Sr. Oracle DBA/Architect?** **Answer:** The essential duties and responsibilities include installing, configuring, and maintaining Oracle databases, developing and implementing database backups and disaster recovery strategies, optimizing database performance, troubleshooting database-related issues, managing database security, deploying new database technology, creating reports and dashboards, integrating complex database systems, and ensuring adherence to SLAs and operational KPIs. **Question: What qualifications are required for this position?** **Answer:** Required qualifications include proficiency in SQL and SQL server tools, advanced understanding of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring, scripting abilities in PowerShell and Unix, a Bachelor's degree in IT or a similar discipline, thorough understanding of Oracle database technologies, and knowledge of Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC), ASM, Active Data Guard, and Exadata environments. **Question: Is this position exempt or non-exempt?** **Answer:** This position is an exempt position. **Question: What is the salary range for the Sr. Oracle DBA/Architect position?** **Answer:** The salary range is between $108,545.00 and $153,700.00. **Question: Where is the work location for this position?** **Answer:** The work location is at the San Jose Great Oaks Headquarters. **Question: What benefits does Western Digital offer for this position?** **Answer:** Benefits include paid vacation time, paid sick leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and a comprehensive 401(k) plan, among others. **Question: What kind of work environment does Western Digital promote?** **Answer:** Western Digital promotes an inclusive environment where diversity is valued, and all employees have a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution. **Question: Does Western Digital provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities?** **Answer:** Yes, Western Digital is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process and while performing their jobs. **Question: Does this job require experience with specific database environments?** **Answer:** Yes, the job requires knowledge and hands-on experience managing and supporting Oracle Exadata environments, among other database technologies. **Question: Are there opportunities for performance-based incentives in this role?** **Answer:** Yes, employees are eligible to participate in Western Digital's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan and may also be considered for Long-Term Incentive (LTI) programs based on performance.

Western Digital

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At Western Digital we create data storage solutions that power the technology of today and inspire the innovations of tomorrow.