Oracle Database Administrator (Database Admin Specialist 3)

State of Ohio • Akron, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (ODJFS) is seeking a dedicated Oracle & Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Database Administrator to support its expanding database environment. This role is crucial for strengthening the agency's enterprise data capabilities and optimizing mission-critical data platforms. The ideal candidate will possess strong foundational Oracle and OCI expertise, with a passion for high-quality database design, reliability, and security. This position involves designing and supporting resilient database solutions, implementing best-practice security controls, and collaborating with technical teams to modernize the agency's data footprint. The role also requires working closely with other database administrators across various platforms, including Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, IBM Information Management System (IMS), and IBM Db2, to ensure stable, secure, and well-architected data environments for ODJFS applications.

Requirements

• OPTION 1: 60 months of combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and implementing high availability solutions, performing solutions design, providing technical Tier III database support, developing project plans with project manager or recommending approach through defining tasks and/or leading meetings relating to design, implementation, operation and ongoing maintenance of databases systems; AND 12 months of work experience in Oracle.
• OPTION 2: Completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems; AND 42 months combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and implementing high availability solutions, performing solutions design, providing technical Tier III database support, developing project plans with project manager or recommending approach through defining tasks and/or leading meetings relating to design, implementation, operation and ongoing maintenance of databases systems; AND 12 months work experience in Oracle.
• OPTION 3: Completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems; AND 36 months combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and implementing high availability solutions, performing solutions design, providing technical Tier III database support, developing project plans with project manager or recommending approach through defining tasks and/or leading meetings relating to design, implementation, operation and ongoing maintenance of databases systems; AND 12 months work experience in Oracle.
• OPTION 4: Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Manage Oracle database environments including Oracle Data Guard Broker, Oracle Golden Gate processes, and Oracle Cloud Interface.
• Virtualize infrastructure running various Unix, Linux, and AIX operating systems.
• Design, develop, and integrate highly complex database systems for internal and external users/clients.
• Plan and implement capacity and resource expansion to ensure scalability of databases.
• Ensure best practices in database planning, design, configuration, performance, and resilience.
• Evaluate and propose design and process improvements to achieve performance and cost optimization.
• Implement effective risk management controls and own adherence to all compliance related items (exceptions, waivers, risks, technical compliance, and access control).
• Plan and participate in disaster recovery exercises, system failover planning, and testing.
• Lead incident resolution efforts and engage appropriate resources to complete corrective actions as quickly as possible.
• Manage root cause analysis and problem management activities for continuous improvement initiatives, incident reduction, and performance enhancements.
• Provide technical expertise in the development of technical, structural, and organizational specifications.
• Determine appropriateness of data for storage and optimum storage organization.
• Create, document, and implement standards and/or complex modeling to monitor and enhance the capacity and performance of the database.
• Code complex programs and derive logical processes on technical platforms.
• Provide technical leadership that fosters database innovation and champions automation.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree