Pacific Maritime Association · 3 months ago
Oracle Database & Applications Administrator
San Leandro, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expPacific Maritime Association (PMA) is a non-profit mutual benefit corporation serving as a multi-employer collective bargaining agent for shipping companies. They are seeking a seasoned Oracle Database and Applications Administrator to manage Oracle systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and security of their Oracle infrastructure while collaborating with developers and business users.
Marine Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Administer Oracle 19c RAC databases and Oracle EBS Applications (12.1/12.2: HR, Financials, Payroll), ensuring 24/7 availability
Manage Oracle WebCenter Content and other middleware applications
Administer Oracle Engineered Systems (Exadata), Oracle App Servers, and Red Hat Linux servers/VMs running Tomcat, WebLogic, ORDS APEX, and other services
Handle database user management, backup/recovery using RMAN and filesystem tools
Manage Data Guard Standbys and perform environment cloning for QA/Dev
Conduct installations, patching, and upgrades for Oracle databases and applications
Monitor and tune database and application performance
Install and maintain Oracle clients and development tools on user machines
Write utilities and scripts for automation, system health, and reporting
Collaborate with developers for release management and custom code implementation
Implement security protocols including encryption, obfuscation, and SSL
Document procedures and manage operations playbooks
Coordinate maintenance events (patches, upgrades, etc.)
Support audits by preparing documentation and evidence of compliance
Work with vendors (Oracle, Red Hat, EMC, VMware, Nutanix) for issue resolution
Provide support for business-critical applications outside the Oracle ecosystem
Qualification
Required
5+ years in Oracle database and application administration
Strong hands-on experience with Oracle 19c RAC architecture, Exadata, and Oracle EBS (12.1/12.2)
Proficiency in Oracle HR, Payroll, and Financials modules
Skilled in Red Hat and Oracle Linux system administration
Deep knowledge of high-availability setups including Data Guard, RAC, and RMAN
Experience managing multi-terabyte databases and mission-critical systems
Expertise in PL/SQL, shell scripting, and performance tuning
Familiarity with multi-tenancy (CDB/PDB) architecture
Understanding of database security, replication, encryption, and data masking
Excellent verbal/written communication skills and documentation practices
Candidates must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area and legally authorized to work in the United States
Preferred
Experience with Oracle Cloud Platform preferred
Oracle certifications and experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager are a plus
Backup and DR knowledge using EMC, CommVault; virtualization with VMware/Nutanix preferred
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field preferred
Relevant technical certifications are highly desirable
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage with minimal employee costs via ILWU-PMA Welfare Plan
401(k) plan with employer matching
Tuition reimbursement for approved professional development programs
Company
Pacific Maritime Association
Pacific Maritime Association provides industry leadership for integrated labor relations, human resources & administrative services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael Wechsler
CFO, SVP Finance and Administration
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