Oracle Applications Database Administrator

Posting Title Oracle Applications Database Administrator About Us VMware is the leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure solutions that enable our more than 500,000 enterprise and mid-market customers to thrive in the Cloud Era by simplifying, automating and transforming the way they build, deliver and consume IT. We enable people and organizations by radically simplifying IT through software virtualization with a focus on three core missions: End-User Computing (EUC), Hybrid Cloud and Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC). Join our community - instigators of innovation and transformers of technology - as we envision and create what's next in IT. Get connected to an engine of opportunity fueled by the transformative products and solutions we bring to market, the passion and trust we inspire in our customers, and our collaborative drive to imagine, define and deliver the future of IT. With 13,000+ employees and 50+ locations worldwide, we are passionately driven to make an impact while contributing back to the community. Learn more at vmware.com/careers today! Why Work for Our Division VMware IT provides technology services and support, enabling efficiency, simplicity and productivity for internal business partners and external customers. The VMware IT organization provides two distinct, yet compatible functions. The IT team enables productivity and supports all employees; the organization additionally supports the company in its growth as the global leader in cloud infrastructure by developing and showcasing VMware products and technology. Working in tandem, these two functionalities reduce IT complexity and cost, both within VMware and for its customers. Job Description Job Description:
Working as part of a multi-location, multi-disciplined team, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of working as an integral part of a Level 3 technical team. This team will proactively work to ensure the integrity of VMware's internal infrastructure and will ensure that where Incidents do occur, the team will remediate the Incident utilizing strong technical skills and best practice Incident Management techniques.

Responsibilities:
-Strive to ensure the availability and performance of production application databases meet defined SLA's, through continuous monitoring, evaluation and updating of the environment as the business needs change.
-Perform Incident Management activities related to Oracle Application and Core DBA incidents within SLA's.
-Perform Problem Management activities to establish root cause of incidents, along with the permanent resolution.
-Perform Change Management to implement permanent resolutions to incidents.
-Establish routine health checks for production application databases, automating these as much as possible.
-Establish effective monitoring of production application databases, through the continuous evaluation of the environment.
-Perform Capacity Planning activities ensuring that production application databases have sufficient resources available to meet application SLA's.

Requirements:
-At least 6 years IT operations experience working as part of a technical break/fix team. Ideally 2 of those years should be in a technical SME/lead capacity.
-Experience with and a broad knowledge of virtualization, Database technologies, Middleware, Web Portals, Data Center Operations, and Application/System Monitoring.
-Candidates should have a strong knowledge in Oracle E-Business Suite 11i and R12 and Oracle RDBMS 9i, 10g, and 11g environments on a Linux Environment.
-Candidates should have a strong knowledge in Oracle RDBMS 9i, 10g, and 11g environments on a Linux Environment
-Demonstrated use of trouble ticketing systems and in depth knowledge of incident management, change management, and problem management processes skills.
-Clear understanding of the SDLC ITIL software lifecycle.
-Excellent verbal and written communications skills, works effectively with IT Developers, QA, IT management, and global IT Operations teams.
-Strong communication skills with a customer focused attitude.
-Ability to utilize technical skills in pressurized situations, ensuring that Incidents are either prevented or remediated within agreed SLAs.
-Good knowledge of monitoring systems relevant to that area of expertise.
-Strong knowledge of industry standard administration processes and controls to meet security and compliance audit requirements for SOX, PCI and ISO17001.
-Works well both independently and as part of a team; attention to detail is essential for this position.
-Shift work, including rotating weekends for some positions may be required but will not include overnight work. Location Palo Alto, CA, US Requisition Number 44655BR EEO Statement VMware is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for all applicants and employees. Equal opportunity and consideration are afforded to all qualified applicants and employees in personnel actions, which include: recruiting and hiring, selection for training, promotion, rates of pay or other compensation, transfer, discipline, demotion, layoff or termination. VMware does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, family medical history or genetic information, citizenship, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, military status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. VMware also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees consistent with applicable law. Further, it is the policy of VMware to maintain a working environment free of all forms of harassment. Note To Applicant: Please disable your pop-up blocker prior to clicking Apply