Ciena - Baltimore, MD
posted 3 months ago
Ciena is seeking a Senior Oracle Apps DBA to join our Oracle OCI team, reporting directly to the Senior Manager of IT Applications. This position is pivotal in leading a team responsible for designing automation and supporting the Oracle public cloud. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Oracle database administration, particularly with Oracle EBS, and will also have knowledge of other cloud services such as AWS or Azure. The role involves setting the strategic direction for the OCI team, collaborating with security, networking, and governance teams to implement new solutions, and making high-level decisions to enhance the business experience. In this role, you will be responsible for the ongoing design, implementation, and management of the OCI environment, including testing and implementing new services as they become available. You will also manage and improve tools, ensuring they are maintained and upgraded, and establish automation processes. Additionally, you will document and create playbooks for administrative and support actions to be utilized by the Production Support team. The position requires a hands-on approach to develop and grow a team capable of creating automation to manage the OCI platform effectively. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate initiative, a customer-first mentality, agility in managing competing priorities, and excellent communication skills. You will thrive in a team environment while also being comfortable working independently. Building relationships and influencing others will be key to your success in this role, as will your commitment to innovation and staying abreast of competitive developments in the field.