Database Administrator -IT

Job Description

The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) team can provide you the opportunity to build and operate a suite of massive scale, integrated cloud services in a broadly distributed, multi-tenant cloud environment. OCI is committed to providing the best in cloud products with integration of the latest AI technologies.

The OCI Security Products team is focused on ensuring that our cloud infrastructure is the safest and most reliable environment for development we can provide to our customers. We keep up with the constantly evolving and challenging cyber-threat landscape, by developing novel ML/AI-based solutions and products to prevent and mitigate cyber-attacks on OCI.

We are looking for top notch Cloud Database Administrator to help set up OCI cloud native databases and manage them efficiently. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with database services like Amazon RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL, and No

SQL platforms (e.g., Mongo

DB, Dynamo

DB), as well as expertise in securing, monitoring, and scaling cloud databases. This role is key to ensuring the performance, reliability, and security of our cloud‑based database infrastructure for the Security Data Platform, our service offering.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in DBA role working with cloud databases
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent experience
• In‑depth knowledge of cloud database services such as Amazon RDS, Dynamo
  
  DB, Aurora, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL, etc
• Prior work experience with Oracle Cloud native databases is a plus
• Expertise in database automation, infrastructure‑as‑code (e.g., Terraform, AWS Cloud Formation, etc.), and monitoring tools.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and performance optimization techniques for cloud‑based databases.
• Experience with cloud‑native security tools, identity management (IAM), and encryption protocols.
• Experience with No
  
  SQL databases and modern database technologies (e.g., Mongo
  
  DB, Cassandra, Redis, etc.).
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to analyze complex issues and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with cross‑functional teams and providing clear documentation.

Cloud Database Management

• Administer and manage cloud‑based relational and No
  
  SQL databases.
• Oversee database provisioning, scaling, and configuration for optimal performance in the cloud.
• Automate database deployment, patching, and monitoring processes using cloud‑native tools
• Implement database replication, failover, and high‑availability solutions in the cloud.

Performance Tuning & Optimization

• Perform database performance tuning and optimization (queries, storage, memory, etc.) to ensure low‑latency and high‑throughput operations.
• Monitor database performance using cloud‑native observability tools
• Conduct root cause analysis for performance‑related incidents and implement solutions to improve database efficiency

Security & Compliance

• Implement cloud database security best practices, including encryption, identity and access management (IAM), firewalls, and audit logging.
• Collaborate with the security team to ensure databases comply with data protection regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
• Perform regular security assessments, vulnerability patching, and audits of cloud database environments.

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with Dev Ops, engineering, and application teams to ensure smooth integration of cloud databases into application workflows
• Assist in capacity planning, cost management, and resource allocation for cloud database environments.

Certain US customer or client‑facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

US:
Hiring Range in USD from: $87,000 to $178,100 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

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