- Baseline clearance required - 6 + 3 months
- Onsite at Majura Park, ACT - Min. 3 days per week
- Lead the migration of Oracle databases from version 12c to 19c
Our client, a small authority focussing on waterways and resources, requires an experienced Oracle DBA for 6 + 3 month contract.
You will have a strong background in database migration projects, specifically migrating from Oracle version 12c to Oracle 19c. You will play a pivotal role in our Oracle uplift project, migrating our database systems to OCI. Experience working with OCI is highly desirable, as we aim to leverage cloud technologies to enhance our database management and scalability. This role requires a deep understanding of Oracle database technologies, cloud migration strategies, and the ability to ensure seamless, efficient transitions with minimal downtime.
Duties
- Oracle Database Migration: Lead the migration of Oracle databases from version 12c to 19c, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition. This includes
planning, execution, testing, and troubleshooting migration processes. - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Migration: Spearhead the Oracle uplift project to migrate existing Oracle databases to OCI. Develop and implement
migration strategies that align with our cloud objectives, ensuring security, performance, and cost-effectiveness. - Database Administration: Perform routine DBA tasks, including database design, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and patch management.
- Ensure the integrity, availability, and security of Oracle databases.
- Cloud Optimization: Leverage OCI features to optimize database performance and scalability. Implement and manage cloud-based solutions, including Autonomous Database, for improved efficiency and innovation.
- Collaboration and Planning: Work closely with IT teams, Solutions Architects, and project managers to plan and execute migration projects. Provide expertise and guidance on Oracle technologies and cloud migration best practices.
- Documentation and Compliance: Document migration processes, configurations, and post-migration changes. Ensure compliance with data security and privacy policies and regulations.
Selection Criteria
- Oracle Expertise: Proven experience as an Oracle DBA, with extensive knowledge of Oracle database administration, version 12c and 19c.
- Migration Experience: Demonstrated experience in migrating Oracle databases to newer versions and to cloud environments, preferably OCI.
- Cloud Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and familiarity with cloud services, tools, and best practices.
- Technical Skills: Strong understanding of database architecture, SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle RAC. Experience with Oracle Data Guard, Oracle GoldenGate, and backup/recovery techniques.
- Certifications: Oracle DBA Certification and OCI Architect Certification are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience as an Oracle DBA, with at least 2 years focused on database migrations and cloud technologies.
To apply for this long 6 + 1 + 1 + 1 month contract, please click the Apply Now button, to forward your CV to Andy at the Recruitment Hive.
Please note our internal Job ID is AE9039 and this RFQ closes on the 11th of March 2024.