Oracle Database Administrator

About Datacom

With over 6,200 people, and centre’s of technical excellence spread across Australasia, Datacom is committed to developing and growing its capability across Asia. Founded in 1965 in New Zealand, and with over 2 decades of operating in Malaysia and the Philippines, Datacom has experienced expediential growth. Through all this, Datacom has maintained high levels of profitability with a track record of delivering innovative, cost effective digital and technology solutions, all delivered by dynamic teams spread across various locations. Our people are the best in their fields – smart, passionate, and dedicated to providing exceptional IT services to our customers. This makes for a rewarding and fast-paced place to work.

Our Why

Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow. 

About the Role (Your Why)  

The Database Administrator role provides complex technical maintenance and support services to our customer base.

Our Purpose

Here at Datacom we connect people and technology in order to solve challenges, create opportunities and discover new possibilities for the communities we live in.

About The Role

As a Oracle Database Administrator, you will provide complex solution design and implementation, technical maintenance and support services to our customer base. As an Database Administrator, you will be responsible for executing an “automation first” culture, reviewing the ongoing usage of relevant technologies, and participating in the development of future thinking strategies and roadmaps for Technology Operations that align with Datacom Group strategy while meeting current and future customer requirements.

Role Responsibilities

As an Oracle Database Administrator, your core objectives and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Manage database system, mainly in Oracle system
• Manage other database systems including Postgres, mySQL, Redis, MariaDB, Cassandra or etc.
• Design, build and implement database systems to agreed specifications
• Create/ provide input into High Level and Detailed Designs as requested
• Provide input into or creation of Statements of Work (SoW) with accurate and realistic timeframes
• Accurate delivery of services, on time and to budget
• Understanding and delivery of all artefacts required for Project to BAU handover
• Initiate and drive service and process improvement
• Administer the on-going operation of databases for Datacom and their customers by adhering to production regimes
• Administer, troubleshoot and maintains databases across all supported environments.

Requirements

Knowledge

• Extensive Oracle Database Administration experience and will have the confidence and ability to effectively operate in an autonomous role.
• Knowledge in Postgres, mySQL, Redis, MariaDB, Cassandra, Informix or any other database will be added advantage.
• Hands on experience managing, installing, and configuring standalone and RAC based database instances on different OS versions (Linux, Solaris, Windows).

Skills

• Linux OS / Window OS / Solaris / AIX (Optional)
• Monitoring – Nagios / check_mk / SL (Optional)
• Knowledge on Patching / Upgrades / Refreshes
• ITIL – ServiceNow, Cherwell

Experience

• Experience with complex Oracle database projects - migrations, upgrades, re-platforms, high availability and DR.
• Worked in cloud environments such as Oracle Cloud, AWS, etc; and have experience with database creation and DB tuning as per business requirements.

Benefits

Our office is at BGC Taguig and we have hybrid work setup(Twice a week) and a flexible work schedule and we promote Work-Life balance, and an APAC focus means no graveyard shifts!

We also provide exciting perks such as spotter fees, HMO with Free 4 Dependents, Leave credits, Performance bonuses, and a work-life balance environment

Why Join Us Here at Datacom? 

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us. 

We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, APAC Schedule and professional development courses to name a few. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment. 

We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand’s largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities. 

We want Datacom to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone and take pride in the steps we have taken and continue to take to make our environment fun and friendly, and our people feel supported.