Oracle Database Administrator, Senior
APS•Phoenix, AZ
•Hybrid
About The Position
This role plays a critical part in keeping APS’s core systems secure, reliable, and performing at scale. As a Senior Oracle Database Administrator, you design, build, and support enterprise database environments that enable essential business operations across the company. Your expertise ensures that APS teams can depend on accurate, available data—supporting the delivery of safe, reliable power to communities across Arizona.
Requirements
- Strong experience designing, developing, and supporting Oracle database environments in enterprise settings
- Hands‑on expertise with Oracle Exadata, including Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, and RMAN utilities
- Solid understanding of physical data models, technical architecture, and system interfaces
- Proficiency in Linux environments such as Oracle Linux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux, with experience using shell scripting for OS‑level troubleshooting
- Ability to develop clear technical documentation and design relational database models
- A dependable, collaborative professional who values system stability, continuous improvement, and streamlined operations
- Bachelors' degree in Information Technology or related field
- 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.
- Strong command of Linux environments such as Oracle Linux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Proficient in Shell Scripting and Linux-based diagnostics to troubleshoot database performance on the OS level.
- Technical acumen demonstrated with Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, and RMAN utilities.
Responsibilities
- Designing, building, and maintaining Oracle databases in a complex, distributed environment
- Supporting both project initiatives and day‑to‑day operations on Oracle Exadata platforms
- Ensuring database performance, security, and reliability through strong physical data modeling and system design
- Troubleshooting and optimizing database performance using Linux‑based diagnostics and shell scripting
- Partnering with IT and business teams to support new solutions, system improvements, and operational stability
- Participating in a 24x7 on‑call rotation and scheduled maintenance to keep critical systems running smoothly
- 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
- EEO is the Law poster
- E-Verify poster
- employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
