Principal Systems Engineer - Oracle Cloud Database

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Oracle database systems, hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure and AWS), and a strong background in CI/CD pipeline development and automation using modern programming tools. This role is pivotal in supporting our cloud modernization initiatives, ensuring high availability, performance, and security of our database environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Database Administration:

  • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Oracle databases (19c–26ai) across on-prem and cloud environments.

  • Manage backup and recovery strategies using RMAN, Data Guard, and other high-availability tools.

  • Monitor and tune database performance using AWR, ASH, and SQL Tuning Advisor.

• Cloud Integration:

  • Deploy and manage Oracle databases on AWS (RDS, EC2) and Azure SQL.

  • Implement cross-cloud solutions using Oracle Interconnect for Azure and OCI.

  • Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.

• DevOps & CI/CD:

  • Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.

  • Integrate database changes into automated build and deployment workflows.

  • Collaborate with development teams to support agile release cycles and cloud-native applications.

• Programming & Automation:

  • Develop scripts and automation tools using Python, Bash, PowerShell, and Unix Shell.

  • Create monitoring and alerting solutions using OEM, CloudWatch, Prometheus, or custom scripts.

  • Support Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices for repeatable and scalable deployments.

• Security & Compliance:

  • Implement encryption, IAM policies, and data masking using tools like TDE and Azure Key Vault and Hashicorp.

  • Ensure compliance with SOX, PCI, and internal security standards.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience

• At least 7 years of experience within a total information technology (IT) environment

• At least 7 years of experience with the design, development and support of technology infrastructure

Preferred Skills/Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Oracle Database Administration.

• 3+ years of experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms.

• 3+ years of experience in CI/CD pipeline development and DevOps practices.

• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform).

• Strong understanding of database architecture, performance tuning, and disaster recovery.

Preferred Certification

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Database Specialty

• Microsoft Azure Database Administrator Associate

• Kubernetes or Docker certifications (optional but beneficial)

Location expectations 
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

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