Do you find creativity in your daily work? Do you see opportunity when others just stare at the clock? Come work for the biggest, most trusted brand in news media. The New York Times is looking for a Senior Oracle DBA who sees complex problems as inspiration. Have the curiosity to explore new technologies to compliment your strong Oracle skills. Create innovative solutions for the Times and make that opportunity yours.
The candidate will be part of a dynamic team of skilled DBAs and Systems Engineers who drive value through standardization and automation.
Responsibilities:
- Design, plan and build solutions to standardize and automate our Oracle platform, configuration and administration procedures
- Perform Oracle database administration tasks include configuration management, backup/recovery, performance optimization, and space management
- Interface with developers, network, virtualization, storage and systems operations teams to resolve problems with applications and database systems
- Perform database deployments and provide support for application releases
- Maintain multiple RAC and Non-RAC databases running Oracle 11gR2 with Data Guard on virtualized RHEL platforms
- Understand software development initiatives and plan related database changes
- Cross-train and instruct other DBAs on specialized skills/training
- Provide Production support through on-call rotation. Pager duty is required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
- Requires at least 7 - 10 years experience administering Oracle databases.
Technical Skills:
- Deep knowledge of Oracle Database 11gR2 technologies
- Strong RAC/clustering experience, RMAN, and Data Guard experience required.
- Must be a hands-on, technically adept DBA, capable of performing required DBA tasks such as backup/recovery, clustering/replication setup and automation.
- Ability to implement automation to reduce delivery-time of manual administrative tasks. Knowledge of scripting languages: BASH required. Python, Ruby, Perl a plus.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in UNIX and be able to administer Oracle databases running on RHEL.
- Strong troubleshooting/performance tuning skills required.
- Must be able improve SQL performance results through use of explain plans.
- Ability to diagnose problems and triage/resolve issues across various tiers (application, network, database, server, or storage tiers).
- Experience with configuration management tools such as Puppet a plus.
Functional Skills:
- Self-starter and be able to perform work with minimal supervisory direction
- Knowledge of data quality, data management, security and data testing strategies and practices
- Strong Oral and written skills. Able to communicate effectively and clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Anticipate and handle critical situations.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, but flexible and collaborative work environment.
J2W:DIC
Company Information: The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT) is a global media organization dedicated to enhancing society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news and information. The company includes The New York Times, International New York Times, NYTimes.com, INYT.com and related properties. It is known globally for excellence in its journalism, and innovation in its print and digital storytelling and its business model. Follow news about the company at @NYTimesComm.
EEO Statement: The New York Times Company is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, citizenship or any other protected characteristic. The New York Times Company is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.
The candidate will be part of a dynamic team of skilled DBAs and Systems Engineers who drive value through standardization and automation.
Responsibilities:
- Design, plan and build solutions to standardize and automate our Oracle platform, configuration and administration procedures
- Perform Oracle database administration tasks include configuration management, backup/recovery, performance optimization, and space management
- Interface with developers, network, virtualization, storage and systems operations teams to resolve problems with applications and database systems
- Perform database deployments and provide support for application releases
- Maintain multiple RAC and Non-RAC databases running Oracle 11gR2 with Data Guard on virtualized RHEL platforms
- Understand software development initiatives and plan related database changes
- Cross-train and instruct other DBAs on specialized skills/training
- Provide Production support through on-call rotation. Pager duty is required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
- Requires at least 7 - 10 years experience administering Oracle databases.
Technical Skills:
- Deep knowledge of Oracle Database 11gR2 technologies
- Strong RAC/clustering experience, RMAN, and Data Guard experience required.
- Must be a hands-on, technically adept DBA, capable of performing required DBA tasks such as backup/recovery, clustering/replication setup and automation.
- Ability to implement automation to reduce delivery-time of manual administrative tasks. Knowledge of scripting languages: BASH required. Python, Ruby, Perl a plus.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in UNIX and be able to administer Oracle databases running on RHEL.
- Strong troubleshooting/performance tuning skills required.
- Must be able improve SQL performance results through use of explain plans.
- Ability to diagnose problems and triage/resolve issues across various tiers (application, network, database, server, or storage tiers).
- Experience with configuration management tools such as Puppet a plus.
Functional Skills:
- Self-starter and be able to perform work with minimal supervisory direction
- Knowledge of data quality, data management, security and data testing strategies and practices
- Strong Oral and written skills. Able to communicate effectively and clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Anticipate and handle critical situations.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, but flexible and collaborative work environment.
J2W:DIC
Company Information: The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT) is a global media organization dedicated to enhancing society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news and information. The company includes The New York Times, International New York Times, NYTimes.com, INYT.com and related properties. It is known globally for excellence in its journalism, and innovation in its print and digital storytelling and its business model. Follow news about the company at @NYTimesComm.
EEO Statement: The New York Times Company is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, citizenship or any other protected characteristic. The New York Times Company is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.