Oracle Database Administrator

Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in the support requirements of large database applications/systems including performance analysis and tuning of high volume, transaction systems.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Oracle business intelligence (OBIEE), analytics, and visualization environments, along with the installation and configuration of dependent infrastructure components like ODBC, Oracle client, and repositories.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the design and implementation of complex database architecture.
• Extensive experience in programming environments.
• Ability to develop a vision for future computing needs and to develop appropriate plans to meet these needs.
• Ability to work well independently or as a team member.
• Ability to maintain knowledge of new and current technology and trends.
• Ability to collaborate with vendors and system service providers, provide administration for system solutions, and act as a liaison.
• Extensive experience with database security protocol.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience administrating, monitoring, capacity planning, and tuning Oracle 12c/18c/19c/20c databases.
• Experience with Oracle BI repository (RPD), catalog and security metadata migration, and environment propagation.
• Experience with backup and recovery of OBIEE/BI Publisher environments
• Experience with Oracle SQL, SQL*NET, SQL*Loader, SQL Plus, and Import/Export utilities in a Windows server or Linux environment. 
• Experience with Web servers and Java Application servers such as Fusion Middleware, Apache, and Tomcat.
• Experience PowerShell, Python, and/or Shell Scripting.
• Experience with Tableau deployment and administration desired.
• Experience with data integration and replication tools such as Oracle Golden Gate, Sesame Relational Junction desired.
• Experience with Enterprise scheduling tools and batch automation desired.
• Knowledge of database encryption, auditing, and logging frameworks desired.
• Knowledge of data marts and data warehousing functionality desired. 
• Knowledge of agile and waterfall project management methodologies desired.

Certifications and Licenses

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally stand/walk, use a telephone.
• Rarely writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Extended hours, evenings, and weekends.
• Must be available for on-call work.

Work Standards

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to stay in sync with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in Stanford's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Why Stanford is for You:
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts, and more

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.