Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) DBA with a focus on PeopleSoft Applications. Skills to be able to provide exceptional support including troubleshooting, performance tuning services, helping client gain the optimum benefit from their Oracle PeopleSoft investment.

This is a remote position. Must be located in the U.S.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, document, implement, and maintain processes and procedures for database administration for production and non-production environments on a on-going basis
• Develop scripts and/or jobs to perform routine database administration tasks
• Manage backup and recovery of databases
• Manage implementation of database patches CPUs and PSUs, as well as PeopleSoft Required-for-Install patches
• Assist PeopleSoft Administrator, Upgrade Lab, Patch/Fix and other teams in planning, tuning, upgrade, and build efforts.
• Work with the various Architecture Services teams to ensure all architected system components are validated
• Engaging Oracle Support in an effective manner as and when needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5+ years as a PeopleSoft DBA
• Understanding of and adherence to Oracle’s Best-Practices for database administration and security.
• Conceptual understanding of High Availability, Disaster Recovery, and the Oracle Maximum Availability Architecture
• In-depth knowledge of administration or conceptual understanding of Oracle Database technologies:
  • Real Application Clusters (RAC)
  • Automated Storage Management (ASM)
  • Fast Recovery Area (FRA)
  • Data Guard
  • Flashback
  • Recovery Manager (RMAN)
  • Transparent Application Failover (TAF)
  • Oracle Connection Manager (OCM)
  • Patching and maintenance
  • Oracle Cloud Control (OEM)
• In depth experience performing database tuning and performance analysis
• Oracle Database certification is a plus
• OEM installation, configuration, and maintenance experience is a plus
• Bachelor's degree required

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Communicate clearly and effectively, both written and verbal, with client and team members
• Maintain an effective relationship with client, team members and management
• Builds confidence and trust with client
• Display effective analytical skills
• Effectively manage scope and client expectations on individual assignments
• Follow through on all assignments and takes ownership of customer issues

OTHER

The position may require multiple shift work for morning and /or afternoon shifts as needed with some weekend work.

ABOUT SIERRA-CEDAR

Sierra-Cedar delivers industry-focused client success by providing consulting, technical, and managed services for the deployment, management, and optimization of next-generation applications and technology. We offer a competitive benefits package including 401(k), Health, Disability, and Life. Sierra-Cedar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.