Database Administrator, Senior

APS • Phoenix, AZ

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

Oracle Database Administrator, Senior

As a Senior Oracle Database Administrator at APS, you play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of the databases that support essential business operations. By designing, maintaining, and optimizing complex Oracle database environments, you help keep critical systems running efficiently and securely. Your expertise supports the technology infrastructure that enables APS to deliver safe, reliable energy service to customers and communities across Arizona.

Requirements

• Experience administering and supporting Oracle database environments in complex enterprise settings.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle database technologies, including design, performance tuning, maintenance, backup, and recovery.
• Experience working with Oracle Exadata platforms and supporting high-availability environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and develop effective, long-term solutions.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical teams.
• Proactive, customer-focused mindset with a commitment to reliability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Bachelors' degree in Information Technology or related field
• PLUS seven (7) years of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
• Requires in-depth level of technical knowledge within a job area and working knowledge of other technical areas

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of physical data models, technical architecture, system interfaces, etc.
• Ability to develop and write technical documentation; model and design relational databases.
• Proficient in install and supporting relational database management systems (RDMS); demonstrated continuous ability to improve operations and streamline work processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Oracle database environments that support critical business applications and operations.
• Monitor database performance, reliability, and security while identifying opportunities for optimization and improvement.
• Partner with infrastructure, application, and project teams to implement scalable database solutions that meet business needs.
• Support operational activities and troubleshoot complex database issues in a distributed server environment.
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation to help ensure the availability and stability of critical database systems.
• Leverage Oracle Exadata technologies to enhance performance, resiliency, and operational efficiency.
• Establishes database procedures and standards
• Provides technical expertise in architectural support for database development, enhancement and migrations for enterprise databases
• Develops effective architectural solutions to ensure system performance and productivity
• Addresses architectural issues and queries in a timely fashion
• Provides guidance to less experienced employees In their assigned job responsibilities as needed
• Reviews and recommends improvements to existing architectures
• Leads initiatives to develop solutions and processes to meet needs; identifies unique innovative approaches
• Provides guidance and assistance to other employees as the lead

Benefits

• This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws').
• Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster.
• View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications.
• The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.
• Home based employees primarily work from their home offices and come into an APS facility on an as-needed basis.
• Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
• Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
• Role types are subject to change based on business need.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior