Oracle Database & Applications Administrator

This is a highly visible, hands-on role where you will influence performance, availability, and modernization of a complex Oracle EBS and RAC environment while working within a stable, long-tenured leadership team.

IMPACT: Join a highly collaborative IT team supporting a large-scale, mission-critical Oracle ecosystem relied upon daily across multiple regions of the United States. In this role, you will work alongside an infrastructure and applications team, supporting enterprise business systems as you own the administration, optimization, and reliability of Oracle RAC databases, EBS applications, and support Linux-based infrastructure in a multi-terabyte enterprise environment.

COMPANY (our client): Put your experience and talents to work with a highly influential, mission-driven nonprofit that supports a large network of member organizations operating across multiple major regions in the USA. This 75-year-old organization of 150 employees plays a vital role in supporting operations that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. Positions historically offer long-term, stable employment with realistic workload expectations and strong leadership continuity.

LEADERSHIP & CULTURE: The IT organization is a great team to work with. There is very low turnover, led by a VP who has been with the company for over 25 years. He is described as smart and flexible, with high standards. The organization continues to evaluate modernization opportunities including cloud capabilities, automation, and performance optimization initiatives.

LOCATION: The headquarters is located in San Francisco with additional offices throughout the west and Pacific northwest. The IT department works out of a satellite office just east of Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, a prime location combined with relative affordability, providing easy access to San Francisco, Oakland, and Silicon Valley. Residents enjoy a diverse, suburban feel with 21 public parks, a marina, and scenic waterfront trails.

BENEFITS & APPRECIATION:

• Hybrid schedule – 3 days onsite
• Comprehensive employer-paid medical coverage for employees and dependents
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Relocation assistance for exceptional candidates

 A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Administer and support Oracle 19c RAC databases and Oracle EBS 12.1/12.2 (HR, Financials, Payroll), ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability.
• Manage Oracle WebCenter Content, middleware, and infrastructure including Exadata, Oracle App Servers, and Red Hat Linux environments/VMs running Tomcat, WebLogic, ORDS, APEX, and related services.
• Oversee database security, user administration, RMAN backup/recovery, Data Guard standbys, and environment cloning for QA and development.
• Lead database and application installations, patching, upgrades, performance tuning, and Oracle client/development tool deployment. Develop automation scripts, monitoring, and reporting utilities while partnering with developers on releases and custom solutions.
• Implement security controls while maintaining documentation
• Collaborate with vendors (Oracle, Red Hat, EMC, VMware, Nutanix) and support other business-critical applications across the enterprise.

BACKGROUND PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years supporting and administering Oracle database and enterprise application environments. (Hands-on expertise with Oracle 19c RAC, Exadata, and Oracle EBS 12.1/12.2 platforms.)
• Functional familiarity supporting Oracle EBS HR, Payroll, and Financials modules.
• Solid Linux administration experience within Red Hat and Oracle Linux environments.
• Strong understanding of high-availability and disaster recovery technologies including RAC, Data Guard, and RMAN.
• Working knowledge of Oracle multitenant architecture (CDB/PDB).
• Experience supporting large-scale, multi-terabyte databases and highly available (HA) production systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of database security concepts such as encryption, replication, and data masking.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to create and maintain technical documentation.
• Local to the Bay area preferred, will consider a highly qualified candidate committed to relocating to the area upon start. (from with the USA)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States, now and in the future, without any form of sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Oracle certifications
• Oracle Enterprise Manager
• Oracle Cloud technologies
• Backup/disaster recovery tools such as EMC and CommVault
• Virtualization platforms including VMware and Nutanix