Oracle Database Administrator

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Together, we can beat cancer.
At Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company, we bring together the world's best talent to realize our vision of a world without fear of cancer. Together, we work passionately to develop and deliver easy-to-use, efficient oncology solutions.
We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.
If you want to be part of this important mission, we want to hear from you.
Strong ability to work positively with team members, vendors, and external/internal customers.
Strong architectural knowledge Of the Oracle.
Installing and maintaining the Oracle database software.
Backup and Restore Activities with different approaches as per requirement. DR related Activities.
Strong knowledge about Data Pump and RMAN.
Good understanding of the Windows/Linux/UNIX environments.
Database Performance monitoring/tuning, query tuning, migration, patching, and upgrade Activities.
Troubleshoot and resolve critical and minor issues detected via monitoring or during system analysis.
Respond within defined SLA (Service Level Agreements) requirements in relation to system issues.
Conduct security risk assessments that include monitoring, investigation and reporting of security and access violations.
Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions when needed.
Practice Capacity Management with regards to evaluating systems usage and performance with a goal of being proactive in identifying system problems.
Deploy multiple patches to keep oracle environments up to date with the latest releases.
Ensures server data integrity by evaluating and managing the proper software/hardware solutions.
Install, configure, and fine-tune production oracle systems and server settings to achieve best performance levels.
OLTP, OLAP, Staging, and Datawarehouse configurations.
in RMAN, Data Pump import/export utility.
Deep understanding of relational database design.
Strong fundamentals in all aspects of DBA responsibilities.
Knowledge on any third-party backup tools e.g., Commvault, Cohesity

Experienced in RAC/Grid and ASM.
Experience in Microsoft SQL server/MySQL database Administration is a big plus.
Experience in Azure/AWS is a plus.
Good knowledge of ITIL
3+ years of relevant work experience within the IT infrastructure area with a background of IT Backend operations.
Preferred Education:
A university degree in Computer Science or similar
Good knowledge in Office 365
Experience in Oracle would be an advantage
Competences and Behaviours:
Highly self-motivated with the ability to identify areas of focus and tackle new challenges with or without direction
Must be able to communicate effectively and build solid relationships with individuals at all levels, in multiple geographies and business functions
Strong oral, written, and presentation abilities - able to convey risk to all levels of the business, from C-level executives to operations and development teams
Strong business acumen with the ability to build business cases for technology initiatives and to effectively communicate the value proposition to non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure
Ability to work within a dynamic and fast paced international environment
Ability to build rapport with other team members and relevant teams
Incredibly good communications and negotiations skills
Technically innovative, able to express technical and non-technical concepts in clear verbal and written English
Incredibly good skills to document complex concepts in a comprehensive, yet readable manner
Encourages people to be open and share their views
Ability to use own initiative to solve technical problems, considering a range of options that meet the needs of all stakeholders
Takes responsibility for projects and strategic initiatives
Demonstrate clear and measurable results through the development of KPIs, goals and milestones, delivery Focused
Ambitious and competitive
Drive innovation and best practice
Strive for standardization and simplification in all aspects of work
Soft Skills Requirements
Leadership (+)
Collaboration Customer Orientation (++)
Intercultural Sensitivity (+)
Value Orientation (+)
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple assignments simultaneously, while focusing on delivery quality
Ability to use initiative when needed
Quick learner and efficient, ability to get into modern technologies and architectures
Varian is required to comply with all local and applicable regulations that may be associated with vaccine requirements for certain roles.
Fighting cancer calls for big ideas.
We envision a world without fear of cancer. Achieving this vision takes dedication and commitment from all of us, every single day. That's why we celebrate and value the distinctly beautiful and intersectional identities of each of our employees. We are a mirror of our patient-base, which allows us to innovate. Big ideas come from everywhere, and the best ideas are fostered by our unique individual experiences. At Varian, we encourage you to bring your whole self to work and believe your bold and authentic perspective will help to power more victories over cancer.
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