Oracle Database Administrator; Information Systems Specialist

Position: Oracle Database Administrator (Information Systems Specialist 8)
Initial Posting Date: 10/21/2026

Application Deadline:11/04/2026

Agency:

Department of Administrative Services Salary Range:$7,807 - $11,823

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Oracle Database Administrator (Information Systems Specialist
8)

Job Description:

Oracle Database Administrator (Information Systems Specialist
8)
Salem, OR
- Hybrid We are looking for a skilled and dedicated Oracle Database Administrator (ISS8) to join the Middleware team with Data Center Services! Are you passionate about data integrity, optimizing system performance, and delivering excellent customer service? Do you thrive in environments where cross-team collaboration, innovation, and troubleshooting are key to success? Bring your analytical and development skills, problem-solving approach, and technical knowledge to a fast-paced, team-oriented, state-of-the-art data center!

What You’ll DoAs an Oracle Database Administrator (ISS8), you will play a crucial role in maintaining the stability and performance of IT systems that provide critical services to customers throughout the state. You will diagnose complex problems for customer agencies within the AIX environment, onboard customers into the AIX (Oracle and DB2) environment, provide expert level support to customers, coordinate solutions between multiple agencies and other entities, identify and automate processes and procedures for on-premise and cloud solutions, architect the database (Oracle and DB2) environment to meet the needs of both DCS and its customers, and participate in disaster recovery planning and implementation processes for Oracle services.

While this is an Oracle-focused role, we are interested in candidates that have experience with, or the interest and capacity to learn DB2. The successful candidate for this position will have some backup duties related to DB2. We have a training plan in place and are ready to support a candidate that is willing to learn. for full details of the position duties and working conditions.

This Is What You Need to Qualify

Minimum Qualifications:

Seven (7) years of information systems experience in:
Oracle database administration; ORAn Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND five (5) years of information systems experience in:
Oracle database administration ; ORA Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND three (3) years of information systems experience in:
Oracle database administration; ORMaster's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND one (1) year of information systems experience in:
Oracle database administration.

The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:

Demonstrated skill and experience managing Oracle databases on multiple platforms and environments.

Experience with , exposure to, or willingness to learn to manage, DB2 databases on multiple platforms and environments. Additional consideration may be given to candidates with DB2 experience.

Familiarity with AIX on IBM Power Systems and/or Unix-based operating environment.

Proficiency in scripting languages like Shell, Python, or Perl for automating tasks.

Experience with automation tools to streamline database management.

Skill and experience managing and maintaining Web Logic and/or Web Sphere servers.

Strong customer service skills.

Expert level experience in IT incident response, problem analysis, investigation, and root cause analysis.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed.  We are most interested…