City of New York · 15 hours ago
Database Administrator
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$132K/yr - $159K/yr
15+ years expThe New York City Police Pension Fund is dedicated to providing superior service to its members. They are seeking a full-time Oracle Database Administrator / Oracle PL/SQL Developer to manage and optimize enterprise Oracle database environments, ensuring performance, security, and availability while supporting mission-critical database systems.
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Responsibilities
Lead the installation, configuration, upgrading, and patching of Oracle databases (19c and above)
Architect, implement, and manage high-availability and disaster recovery solutions, including RAC, ASM, and Data Guard
Perform advanced database performance tuning, including SQL tuning, AWR/ASH analysis, and wait event analysis
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise backup and recovery strategies using RMAN
Manage database security, including encryption, auditing, compliance, roles, and access controls
Proactively monitor database environments to prevent performance or availability issues (Oracle Enterprise Manager experience preferred)
Lead major database upgrades, migrations, and consolidation initiatives
Automate DBA operational tasks using Shell scripting, SQL, PL/SQL, and/or Python
Develop and maintain complex SQL and PL/SQL code, including stored procedures, packages, triggers, views, and functions
Work with Data Warehouse components, including LOBs and external tables
Provide 24x7 production support and lead root-cause analysis for critical incidents
Collaborate closely with application development, infrastructure, and information security teams
Mentor junior DBAs and review operational procedures for accuracy and effectiveness
Maintain database standards, best practices, and comprehensive technical documentation, including data dictionaries and data mappings
Coordinate project activities with internal teams and external consultants, including estimating timelines and resource requirements and contributing to project plans
Qualification
Required
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by twenty-four (24) semester credits in computer science or a related computer field and two (2) years of satisfactory full-time software experience in designing, programming, debugging, maintaining, implementing, and enhancing computer software applications, systems programming, systems analysis and design, data communication software, or database design and programming, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six (6) years of full-time satisfactory software experience as described in '1' above, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project
A satisfactory combination of education and experience that is equivalent to (1) or (2) above. College education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience in (2) above on the basis that sixty (60) semester credits from an accredited college is equated to one year of experience. A masters degree in computer science or a related computer field may be substituted for one year of the required experience in (1) or (2) above. However, all candidates must have a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, plus at least one (1) year of satisfactory full-time software experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project
In order to have your experience accepted as Project Leader or Major Contributor experience, you must explain in detail how your experience qualifies you as a project leader or as a major contributor. Experience in computer operations, technical support, quality assurance (QA), hardware installation, help desk, or as an end user will not be accepted for meeting the minimum qualification requirements
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, in addition to the Qualification Requirements stated above, individuals must have one year of satisfactory experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project in data administration, database management systems, operating systems, data communications systems, capacity planning, and/or on-line applications programming
Preferred
15+ years of hands-on Oracle Database Administration experience in large-scale enterprise environments
Oracle professional certifications (Oracle Certified Professional – OCP strongly preferred)
Deep expertise in Oracle Database versions 11g, 12c, and 19c or higher
Extensive experience with high-availability and disaster recovery technologies, including Oracle RAC, ASM, and Data Guard
Advanced SQL and PL/SQL performance tuning and optimization expertise
Expert-level knowledge of Oracle RMAN backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
Strong experience administering databases in Linux/Unix environments
Proven track record supporting large, mission-critical, high-availability production systems
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues in high-pressure environments
Experience with Oracle Exadata platforms and Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
Knowledge of database migration tools, methodologies, and best practices
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards, including HIPAA
Experience administering Oracle WebLogic environments
Working knowledge of Oracle Forms
Proficiency in Shell scripting for automation and operational tasks
Hands-on experience with TOAD and/or PL/SQL Developer tools
Benefits
Pension Plan with the New York City Employee’s Retirement System that offers health insurance benefits upon retirement.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
City of New York
City of New York, often called as New York City, is the most populous city in United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carl G Esposito
Chief Information Security Officer
Dawn Miller
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