Senior Oracle DBA & System Administrator

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. 

Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

Job Title: Sr. Oracle DBA & System Administrator (Oracle E-Business Suite R12 on Exadata)

The Sr. Oracle DBA & System Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, administration and ongoing optimization of Oracle E-Business Suite R12 databases running on Oracle Exadata hardware. As a Sr. Oracle DBA & System Administrator, you will ensure availability, performance, backup/recovery and secure operations of the EBS database and related infrastructure; provide technical leadership; lead and develop automation efforts for database provisioning, patching, monitoring and deployment; and transfer knowledge to the broader team. This role requires 10+ years of hands-on experience supporting Oracle E-Business Suite R12 and Exadata environments.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

Remote:

At Allegion, we recognize that great talent and breakthrough ideas can come from anywhere. That’s why this position offers a flexible remote work arrangement, with occasional on-site visits as needed based on the role. Whether you’re working remotely or collaborating in person, we’re committed to providing the tools, support, and dynamic environment you need to succeed. At Allegion, your career thrives where innovation meets flexibility, empowering you to achieve your goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

While this is the current structure and we currently have no plans to change, we reserve the right to make changes to the remote schedule as needed at the Company’s discretion.

What You Will Do:

• Administer and support Oracle E-Business Suite R12 databases and related components on Oracle Exadata hardware.
• Install, configure, patch and upgrade Oracle databases, Grid Infrastructure, ASM and related components necessary for EBS R12.
• Implement and maintain end-to-end monitoring using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM): configure alerts, metrics, reports and dashboards for database and application availability, performance and capacity.
• Design, document and operate robust backup and restore procedures (RMAN, Data Guard where applicable), and validate recovery procedures with regular restore tests.
• Create, document and execute cloning procedures for Dev/Test/QA/DR environments (Rapid Clone, AD utilities, RMAN-based clones), including automation where appropriate.
• Configure and tune the database and application tier to support high-volume parallel concurrent processing (Concurrent Manager tuning, parallel execution settings, resource allocation and scheduling).
• Configure and support model routing within the EBS environment, including setup and management of additional application servers and routing of concurrent processing across servers.
• Perform performance monitoring, capacity planning and proactive tuning (SQL tuning, instance parameters, resource management).
• Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents; perform root cause analysis and implement preventative measures.
• Maintain security, user access controls, patching cycles and compliance for databases and Exadata systems.
• Provide technical leadership and knowledge transfer: create runbooks, standard operating procedures, train and mentor other DBAs and system administrators.
• Work with cross-functional teams (applications, network, storage, middleware) for deployments, upgrades, DR tests and major incidents.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours support as required.
• Travel to data centers or other company locations for deployments, DR testing or hardware upgrades as needed.
• Lead efforts to automate database lifecycle activities using standard tools and practices.
• Lead architecture and design reviews for new EBS/Exadata projects, upgrades or migrations
• Collaborate with Security and Compliance teams on audits (PCI, SOX) and enforce database-related security controls
• Evaluate new Exadata features Oracle releases and third-party tools, and provide recommendations to leadership
• Develop and maintain capacity-planning models, cost analyses and lifecycle roadmaps for database infrastructure
• Own the development and maintenance of runbooks, playbooks and knowledge-base articles for self-service
• Participate in cross-team post-incident reviews and continuous improvement activities.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Minimum 10+ years’ hands-on experience as an Oracle DBA & System Administrator supporting Oracle E-Business Suite R12.
• Proven experience with Oracle Exadata hardware (installation, configuration, tuning, patching and troubleshooting).
• Strong experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) for monitoring and administration.
• Solid expertise with RMAN backups, recovery scenarios, disaster recovery concepts; experience with Data Guard is a plus.
• Experience designing and executing cloning procedures for EBS environments (Rapid Clone, AD utilities, RMAN, hot/cold clones).
• Experience configuring and tuning databases and application tiers for parallel concurrent processing and Concurrent Manager optimization.
• Experience implementing and supporting model routing in EBS and configuring additional application servers to support routing and workload distribution.
• Strong knowledge of ASM, Grid Infrastructure, Oracle RAC, Linux for Oracle, and storage/networking concepts as they relate to Exadata.
• Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL and shell scripting (bash); experience with automation/orchestration tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.) and CI/CD is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience creating technical documentation and conducting knowledge transfer.
• Oracle certifications (OCA/OCP/OCE) are preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Must be able to participate in an on-call rotation and travel to data centers or other sites as required.
• Hands-on experience with automation/orchestration tools beyond basic scripting
• Familiarity with cloud or hybrid Exadata-Cloud architectures (OCI, AWS RDS, Azure)
• Proficiency in a general-purpose scripting language (Python, Perl) for complex automation tasks
• Understanding of database security standards and best practices (encryption-at-rest, key management)
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder-management skills—able to translate technical concepts for business partners
• Oracle Exadata Database Machine Administrator or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure certifications (preferred)
• Commitment to continuous learning: staying current on Oracle technology roadmaps, best practices and emerging trends

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if: 

• You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others.  With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
• You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development.  As we grow, we want you to grow with us. 
• You want a culture that promotes work-life balance.  Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work! 
• You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.

What You’ll Get from Us:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”  
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period 
• Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
• Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
• Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement  
• Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work 
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself” 
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through Clifton Strengths assessment & coaching 

Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

• The expected Base Salary Range: $110k-$145k. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
• Bonus Eligible: Yes

Apply Today!

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Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do.   We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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