Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Administer and maintain Oracle Exadata systems/ZDLRA/OCI, including full stack patching, configuration, and hardware component replacements
- Perform infrastructure management, capacity planning, and performance tuning across Exadata environments (on-premises and cloud)
- Analyze and optimize Exadata-specific features such as Smart Scan, Storage Indexes, Smart Flash Cache, IORM, DBRM, and Hybrid Columnar Compression (HCC)
- Monitor Exadata growth and storage utilization, and perform accurate capacity estimations
- Configure static routes and manage networking interfaces across Exadata servers and storage cells
- Manage Oracle databases on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) @ Azure/AWS
- Support Oracle database migrations to OCI@Azure/AWS if required
- Automate routine tasks using Ansible, Python, and Shell scripting
- Monitor system health using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM/Grid Control)
- Participate in incident and change management processes using ServiceNow
- Provide on-call support, including shift and weekend coverage
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Exadata-specific, RAC, ASM, multitenant architecture, OEM, patching, security, Data Guard, DG Broker, and RMAN
- Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years of experience as an Oracle Exadata Administrator
- Experience with Oracle Multitenant architecture and security governance
- Hands-on experience with Exadata hardware diagnostics, monitoring, and troubleshooting
- Experience with ZDLRA administration
- Familiarity with ServiceNow for incident/change management and OEM/Grid Control for monitoring
- Solid understanding of Oracle Exadata architecture and Database Machine Administration (DMA)
- Proficiency in OCI architecture, resource provisioning, IAM policy configuration, and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible)
- Proven expertise in RAC, ASM, RMAN, Data Guard, and performance tuning
- Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to work under pressure and remain composed in high-stress situations
- Proven appetite for continuous learning and technical skill enhancement
- Willingness to work in shifts and participate in on-call rotation
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
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Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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