Principal Systems Engineer - Oracle Cloud Database

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We are seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Oracle database systems, hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (Azure and AWS), and a strong background in CI/CD pipeline development and automation using modern programming tools. This role is pivotal in supporting our cloud modernization initiatives, ensuring high availability, performance, and security of our database environments.

• Database Administration:
  • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Oracle databases (19c–26ai) across on‑prem and cloud environments.
  • Manage backup and recovery strategies using RMAN, Data Guard, and other high‑availability tools.
  • Monitor and tune database performance using AWR, ASH, and SQL Tuning Advisor.
• Cloud Integration:
  • Deploy and manage Oracle databases on AWS (RDS, EC2) and Azure SQL.
  • Implement cross‑cloud solutions using Oracle Interconnect for Azure and OCI.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Ansible, and Cloud Formation.
• Dev Ops & CI/CD:
  • Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, or Git Lab CI.
  • Integrate database changes into automated build and deployment workflows.
  • Collaborate with development teams to support agile release cycles and cloud‑native applications.
• Programming & Automation:
  • Develop scripts and automation tools using Python, Bash, Power Shell, and Unix Shell.
  • Create monitoring and alerting solutions using OEM, Cloud Watch, Prometheus, or custom scripts.
  • Support Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) practices for repeatable and scalable deployments.
• Security & Compliance:
  • Implement encryption, IAM policies, and data masking using tools like TDE and Azure Key Vault and Hashicorp.
  • Ensure compliance with SOX, PCI, and internal security standards.

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
• At least 7 years of experience within a total information technology (IT) environment
• At least 7 years of experience with the design, development and support of technology infrastructure

• 5+ years of experience in Oracle Database Administration.
• 3+ years of experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
• 3+ years of experience in CI/CD pipeline development and Dev Ops practices.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform).
• Strong understanding of database architecture, performance tuning, and disaster recovery.

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Database Specialty
• Microsoft Azure Database Administrator Associate
• Kubernetes or Docker certifications (optional but beneficial)

This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer‑funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard…