Sr. Database Administrator

Thermo Fisher

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Work type: Remote
Location: Waltham, MA
Salary: $136,406–$171,900 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Thermo Fisher

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, providing analytical instruments, equipment, reagents, consumables, software, and services for life sciences research, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and diagnostics. Industry: Life Sciences & Laboratory Equipment

Thermo Fisher currently has 9 open roles on FindRole.

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As a Senior Database Administrator at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Waltham, MA, you will provide comprehensive Oracle database support in a high-performance environment, collaborating with application and business teams to design and implement complex solutions. Your daily tasks include installing, configuring, and managing Oracle databases on Unix, Linux, and Windows systems, ensuring optimal performance through tuning and hardware consulting. You will also manage security, automate routine tasks, and ensure compliance with strict audit standards such as SOX, PCI, FDA, FISMA, and HIPAA. Required skills include experience with Oracle Exadata, RAC, Data Guard, Golden Gate, Unix/Linux shell scripting, and database management in AWS and Oracle Cloud environments.

Skills

Oracle Unix Linux Windows Exadata RAC Golden Gate Data Guard SQL PL/SQL Powershell Perl Java AWS RDS EC2 ATP PostgreSQL MySQL Redshift Veeam EMC Disk Cloning NFS Oracle ZFS SAP JD Edwards Enterprise One CI/CD

What you'll do

Provide comprehensive Oracle database support in high-performance environments.
Install, configure, and manage Oracle databases on Unix, Linux, and Windows.
Implement and support high-availability solutions for Oracle databases.
Perform Oracle database patching and upgrades across various platforms.
Ensure optimal database efficiency through tuning and hardware consulting.
Manage database security and compliance with strict audit standards.
Automate routine database tasks and maintain related scripts.

What we're looking for

10+ years of Oracle DBA experience on Unix, Linux, and Windows platforms
Expertise in installing, configuring, and managing complex Oracle database environments
Proficiency in Oracle Exadata configuration, installation, patching, and support
Experience with Oracle Golden Gate for data replication and troubleshooting
Strong skills in database security management and compliance with audit standards
Ability to automate routine database tasks using Unix/Linux shell scripting
Knowledge of cloud deployments including AWS RDS, EC2, and Oracle ATP

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