Oracle System Administrator

Oracle System Administrator

Responsibilities:

Hardware and System Maintenance:

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair data center hardware, including servers, storage, and networking equipment.
• Manage rack installation, cabling, and powering up servers in a data center environment.
• Oversee the full decommission lifecycle of data center hardware and inventory management.

System Administration:

• Manage and maintain Oracle systems, ensuring optimal performance and system integrity.
• Diagnose and resolve system issues, ensuring continuous uptime and service availability.
• Implement and manage backup and recovery processes to safeguard critical data.

Monitoring and Documentation:

• Monitor data center environments using appropriate tools and respond to issues in a ticketing environment.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and system documentation.
• Keep track of asset inventory and update systems accordingly.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with provisioning teams and internal Oracle Cloud service owners to ensure smooth system handoff and coordination.
• Participate in 24/7/365 shift schedules, ensuring proper handovers and timely responses to critical incidents.
• Communicate clearly and escalate issues to senior staff and management when necessary.

Cabling and Infrastructure:

• Perform basic power supply installations, troubleshooting, and repair of data center equipment.
• Contribute to small-scale data center projects independently and support larger initiatives with management.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of server, storage, and network hardware.
• Experience in troubleshooting servers, networking devices, and data center equipment.
• Familiarity with IT hardware concepts such as RAID, SAN, X86 Architecture, Linux/Unix boot processes, and file systems.
• Knowledge of network device configurations and directory structures.
• Proficiency in Linux administration and ability to run Linux commands.
• Minimum 5+ years working in an IT environment, with 5+ years of data center experience.
• Inventory management experience, including ordering, receiving, and shipping server parts.
• 2- or 4-year degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience with Sun servers is a plus.
• Certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or similar are required.
• Additional certification from Oracle is desired.

What do we offer?

• Full-time remote role
• Competitive salary paid in $USD
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Chance to collaborate with a global team across diverse industries and countries
• Continuous Learning and Improvement with Udemy courses.
• PTO - Birthday