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Position Summary
The Oracle Database Administrator designs, installs, configures, and maintains Oracle database management systems, including definition, structure, documentation, long-range requirements, operational guidelines, and protection. This role optimizes the data environment by keeping databases finely tuned, automating incoming and outgoing data feeds, and troubleshooting data access problems.
The Oracle DBA establishes and maintains security and integrity controls, designs and builds relational databases, and supports software developers with database operations, working with data users to recommend appropriate solutions.
Core Responsibilities
Database Design & Administration
- Works with leadership to define, develop, and recommend database and related data management policies and procedures, building on responsibilities such as:
- Manages database backup / recovery and configures parameters and prototypes designed against logical data models.
- Defines data repository requirements, data dictionaries, and warehousing requirements.
Performance & Capacity Management
- Optimizes database access and allocates/re-allocates database resources for optimum configuration, performance, and cost.
- Drives end-to-end availability, performance monitoring, and capacity planning.
- Supports multiple services and databases with diverse concurrent users, ensuring control, integrity, and accessibility of data.
Technical Leadership & Automation
- Acts as team/project lead on technical projects.
- Provides technical, process, and functional guidance to less experienced team members.
- Strategizes and owns the automation of administrative tasks.
Organizational Contribution
- Assists in driving organizational activities and initiatives.
You will be successful in this role if you have:
- BA/BS degree and 6–8 years of relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Deep expertise in Oracle database design, administration, and optimization.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior staff.
- U.S. Citizenship and U.S. residency required.
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This role may require access to export-controlled commodities and technology. Therefore, to conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
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Skills Required
- BA/BS degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with 6-8 years relevant experience
- Deep expertise in Oracle database design, administration, and optimization
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior staff
- U.S. Citizenship and U.S. residency
- Eligibility for any required U.S. Government authorizations (export control compliance)
Unisys Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Unisys and has not been reviewed or approved by Unisys.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair & Transparent Compensation: Compensation terms at hire are often presented clearly and upfront, creating a straightforward “take it or leave it” expectation. Pay outcomes are also described as variable by role and geography, with some pockets viewed as satisfactory or above average.
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Retirement Support — Retirement Support: A 401(k) plan with an employer match is commonly described as part of the core package. The match is often characterized as a meaningful component of total rewards relative to other benefits.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is described as available and broadly in line with a large IT-services employer. The underlying carrier network is sometimes viewed as solid even when cost concerns exist.
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