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Alabama Power Company · 1 week ago

Oracle Database Administrator

Atlanta, GA, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Alabama Power Company is part of Southern Company, a leading energy provider serving millions across the Southeast. They are seeking an Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to design, optimize, and secure database solutions, collaborating with technology teams to ensure high-performance data environments.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain scalable, cost-effective, and high-quality Oracle database solutions for new and existing applications

Partner with internal technology teams to translate business requirements into robust database architectures

Manage all aspects of database lifecycle—from installation and configuration to upgrades, patching, and disaster recovery

Optimize performance at both SQL and DBMS levels, ensuring maximum efficiency and reliability

Oversee logical and physical database design, schema management, space monitoring, and capacity planning

Implement and maintain security controls, backups, and recovery strategies aligned with corporate and regulatory standards

Troubleshoot complex database issues and perform root cause analysis to ensure system stability

Participate in on-call rotation to support mission-critical systems

Build strong relationships with business units and IT partners, providing expert consultation and guidance on database technologies

Contribute to special projects and initiatives that drive innovation and continuous improvement

Qualification

Oracle Database 19cOracle Database 23aiOracle RACDataGuardPerformance tuningDatabase securityUnix/LinuxRMANIssue resolutionRoot cause analysisScriptingAutomationSOX complianceExadataOEMOUDOracle CMUOracle GoldengateOracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred

Deep expertise in database management systems, especially Oracle (19c, 23ai)

Strong understanding of Oracle RAC, DataGuard, and high availability and disaster recovery architectures

Proven experience in issue resolution, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis

Strong performance tuning skills, with both SQL and RDBMS

Working knowledge of database security and data privacy

Familiarity with SOX compliance is a plus

Proficient in Unix/Linux environments, including scripting and automation

Working knowledge of RMAN and backup and recovery concepts

Understanding of software development methodologies, application architectures (Web, Client/Server, Batch), and related tools

Preferred

Familiarity with Exadata, OEM, OUD, Oracle CMU, Oracle Goldengate are a plus

Exposure to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) a plus

Exposure to other database platforms and technologies is beneficial

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual incentive awards for eligible employees

Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being

Additional compensation, such as an incentive program

Company

Alabama Power Company

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Alabama Power provides the valuable combination of It is a sub-organization of Southern Company.

Founded in 1906

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.alabamapower.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Jeff Peoples

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Moses Feagin

Executive Vice President, CFO and Treasurer

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