Oracle Database Administrator

POSITION DESCRIPTION

GRADE - M

DEPARTMENT - IT Infrastructure

SUB-DEPARTMENT - CORPORATE IT INFRASTRUCTURE

REPORTS TO - Manager-Database

ROLE PURPOSE & OBJECTIVE

Primarily responsible for the performance, integrity and security of adatabase. The role will also be involved in the planning and development of thedatabase, as well as troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users.

NON-FINANCIAL SIZE

• 20-30 Crores

• Ensure DR database migration exercise is completed once in every quarter.
• Complete month end database back-up activities on a timely basis to handover banking systems to business on the 1st of every month.
• Number of vendors / consultants Operational related Managing 2 to 3 vendors.
• Number of portfolio products Managing Database Server environments of around 50+ applications.
• Volume of products and services Managing Database servers running with 24 critical applications and 26+ non-critical applications, supporting DR Drills, Supporting closure of RBI CSITE, Internal / External / Concurrent audits of IT Infrastructure department. Tracking the SSL certificates of all the applications.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

Business/ Financials

• Managing database licenses according to the business needs.
• Maintaining inventory of Databases in use.
• Understanding different type licensing models available and using them strategically for the business

Customer (Both Internal & External)

• Co-coordinating with application vendors for Database related activities.
• Identifies database requirements by interviewing customers (business users); analyzing department applications, programming, and operations; evaluating existing systems and designing proposed systems

Internal Process

• Monitoring and tuning health of Databases
• Database User access management
• Installation and configuration of database.
• Database servers Patch or service packs update.
• Preparation of Weekly/Monthly Reports.
• Database compliance management.
• Sustain the security and integrity of data
• Maintain database performance by calculating optimum values for database parameters; implementing new releases; completing maintenance requirements; evaluating computer operating systems and hardware products.
• Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act
• Monitor the SLAs of vendors
• Adhere SLAs related to business-critical services are met by the IT team - 85%
• Adherence to timelines and Budgets for the projects under management - 95%
• Lead and Manage vendor services in order to ensure that the services are being delivered as contracted and as per agreed SLA - 100%
• Compliance to Regulatory requirements as per timelines committed - 100%

Innovation & Learning

• Prepare users by conducting training; providing information; resolving problems.
• Ensure goal-setting, midyear -review and annual appraisal process happens within specified timelines for self
• Provide direction and support to internal application development team

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Educational

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field

Experience(Years and Core Experience Type)

3 - 5 Years of DBA experience

Certifications

If required

Functional Skills

• Hands-on experience in multiple flavours of database servers Oracle, SQL and DB2 is preferable.
• Experience in Performance Monitoring and query tuning skills.
• Experience in implementing and supporting databases for applications, web architectures
• Good knowledge in scripting
• Knowledge on Database security.
• Experience in Data recovery under critical situations.
• Good in performing Root Cause Analysis and providing solutions.
• Good in stabilizing and standardizing the Database environments.
• Sound knowledge and experience in replicating databases and migrating databases between platforms.

Behavioral Skills

• Good communication skills
• Ability to manage teams and drive performance
• Achievement/Performance oriented
• Training Skills

Competencies

• DB2, Oracle, SQL Server
• Unix/Linux/Windows
• Shell scripting

KEY INTERACTIONS - INTERNAL