SENIOR ORACLE DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR @ SYBYL
Sybyl is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Oracle Database Administrator to join our professional team in Nairobi. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall health, performance, and security of our Oracle database environments, ensuring high availability and optimal system performance for business-critical applications. This role involves proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and architectural planning to support our growing data infrastructure.
As a Senior DBA, you will lead efforts in performance tuning, disaster recovery planning, and implementing high-availability solutions using Oracle Data Guard and RAC. You will work closely with development and infrastructure teams to architect robust database solutions and provide expert guidance on database best practices. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic technological environment in Kenya. Candidates should be proficient in managing complex environments and driving technical excellence within the database team.
As a Senior DBA, you will lead efforts in performance tuning, disaster recovery planning, and implementing high-availability solutions using Oracle Data Guard and RAC. You will work closely with development and infrastructure teams to architect robust database solutions and provide expert guidance on database best practices. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic technological environment in Kenya. Candidates should be proficient in managing complex environments and driving technical excellence within the database team.
Key Requirements
In-depth knowledge of Oracle Database architecture and internals.
Proven experience in installing, configuring, and upgrading Oracle Databases in enterprise environments.
Expertise in Database Backup and Recovery procedures using RMAN and other native tools.
Strong skills in Performance Tuning, SQL optimization, and Query execution plan analysis.
Extensive experience with Oracle Data Guard for High Availability and Disaster Recovery.
Proficiency in shell scripting and PL/SQL for database automation and management tasks.
Solid understanding of database security protocols, patching, and compliance standards.
Ability to monitor database health and proactively resolve potential issues before they impact users.
Hands-on experience with Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) and Grid Infrastructure.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional technical teams.