[Remote] Oracle Database Administrator
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Conduent is seeking an Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) who’ll participate with the day-to-day operational aspects of application and infrastructure delivery. The successful incumbent will be involved in developing, modifying and executing company policies that affect immediate operations and may also have company-wide effect.ResponsibilitiesPerform physical and logical database administration functions as required for Application Sustain ServicesKnowledge on Oracle Exadata Cloud at Customer architectureWork with Customer and other Third Parties (Application, Architects, ITO personnel, tester etc.) to support DBA functionsProvide appropriate resources and skill sets to support the DBA functions for the Applications as requiredAssist in analyzing, performance tuning and maintaining test and production databasesReview with Customer new Database Management System (DBMS) releases to understand the business and technical impactsSet up and maintain test and production databasesPropose database changes to ease monitoring and administrative effortDocument and implement changes to databases via proper Change Management methodologyMonitor and analyze database activity to proactively identify and prevent potential Incidents and also recommend improvementsParticipate in situation management of incidents related to database operationsTest and evaluate impact on Applications of new DBMS Software releasesEnsure integrity of all database components, e.g.: Table definitions, structure definitions, statistics and indexes status etcReport and remediate all security violationsFamiliar with tuning utilities and reports. For example, AWR, ASH, ADDM, SQLT, SQL Tuning Advisor, SQL tracing and analysis, database event tracing etcFamiliar with Oracle CPU and PSU patching procedureSkillsBachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field8+ years of experience as a DBA with Oracle databasesInstallation, configuration, design and troubleshooting Oracle Real Application ClustersModerate knowledge on Linux administration on activities like creating and managing users at OS level, patching Exadata Cloud Machine OS servers, evaluating OS performanceKnowledge on Unix shell scripting to automate database and OS activitiesPlan and support the migration of standalone databases into Oracle Exadata Cluster at Customer machines using Goldengate, RMANAble to install, configure OEM 13C on High availability solutions, manage agent deployments and monitor Exadata targets from Oracle cloud control 12c/13CBasic understanding on networking, switching, routing, etcAble to work under pressure and take responsibility during situation managementAgree to work independently and manage time and deliverableKnowledge on Oracle Exadata Cloud at Customer architectureFamiliar with tuning utilities and reports. For example, AWR, ASH, ADDM, SQLT, SQL Tuning Advisor, SQL tracing and analysis, database event tracing etcFamiliar with Oracle CPU and PSU patching procedureBenefitsHealth insurance coverageVoluntary dental and vision programsLife and disability insuranceA retirement savings planPaid holidaysPaid time off (PTO) or vacation and/or sick timeCompany OverviewConduent delivers digital business solutions and services spanning the commercial, government and transportation spectrum – creating valuable outcomes for its clients and the millions of people who count on them. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.conduent.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipConduent has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 9 in 2025, 14 in 2024, 10 in 2023, 12 in 2022, 8 in 2021, 11 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.