Senior Database Administrator

Description

We are rebel watchmakers with a purpose. Established in 1854 as the Waterbury Clock Company, we took a traditional European watchmaking and layered American industrial ingenuity on top. That is when we began our journey to disrupt a 300 year old industry. Timex took mantle clocks made from wood and made them out of metal and made them faster and affordable for everyone. We took the pocket watch, added a strap and put it on your wrist. Today our design lab in Milan designs the most beautiful watches for consumers around the world. Come join our team, make a difference and wear watches from Timex and some of the biggest brands in the world.

Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) with substantial experience in Oracle E-Business Suite R12, WebLogic, Linux system administration, and general knowledge of Windows systems and networking. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning of Oracle databases, ensuring high availability and security.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Administer, support, and troubleshoot Oracle R12 E-Business Suite environments.
• Perform database installation, upgrades, patching, backup, and recovery procedures.
• Monitor database performance and implement tuning and optimization strategies.
• Manage Oracle ASM, RMAN, OEM, and backup of databases.
• WebLogic, Oracle Application Server (Forms and Reports), JVM Tuning, Application SQL, and PL/SQL code tuning
• Achieve Service Level Agreements for incident and service request response and resolution times
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Adhere to change management and code migration processes.
• Perform Linux system administration tasks such as shell scripting, user management, file system management, and performance monitoring.
• Provide support during system maintenance windows and participate in on-call rotations.
• Collaborate with application developers, system administrators, and network teams to ensure efficient integrated system operations.
• Maintain documentation of all DBA activities, procedures, and configurations to streamline processes and produce efficiencies that comply with global IT standards and policies.
• Ensure database and system security in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Cloning Oracle Databases and Oracle EBS 12.1 environments.
• Promote proactive support actions to prevent issues from recurring
• Implement and maintain disaster recovery and high availability solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
• 5+ years of experience as an Oracle DBA, with hands-on expertise in Oracle R12 EBS.
• Proficiency in Linux system administration (RHEL, Oracle Linux, or similar).
• Solid understanding of Oracle OEM, ASM, and RMAN.
• Experience with backup and recovery strategies and tools. Cohesity experience is a plus
• Knowledge of Windows Server administration (a plus).
• Experience in the support and administration of Microsoft SQL Server (a plus).
• Working knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewall policy, and routing protocols).
• Proficient in ITIL principles
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

In addition to our wide product offering, Timex Group offers the following benefits:

• 401K
• Robust Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Generous Company Holidays/Vacation
• Extended Sick and Personal
• Hybrid Remote Office Policy
• Summer Fridays all year long!
• Parental Leave Policy