Oracle Database Administrator, Senior

Overview

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Oracle Database Administrator, Senior

This role plays a critical part in keeping APS's core systems secure, reliable, and performing  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.

• 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

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

Oracle Database Administrator, Senior

• 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

• 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

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"). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws.

All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Pinnacle West") maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment…