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Job Description
- Req#: 40009877
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.
Job Summary
Serves as a Senior Oracle DBA supporting Oracle database technologies utilized to ensure the organization meets its business goals and provides optimal management of Vistra’s data assets. This role will partner and work closely with key strategic vendors, service providers as well as all other IT leaders to plan, design &/or challenge the integrity of the database architecture that support cross-functional business needs and align with longer term best practice standards and viable technology roadmaps.Job Description
Key Accountabilities
• Provide database support, including monitoring, back ups, space management, patching, etc.• Provide database project support for applications, including database creation, performance tuning, upgrades, etc.• Collaborate with architecture and applications to drive database movement to Cloud.• Execute on simplification and automation projects to maintain a minimally viable database footprint.• Collaborate with database technology vendors and 3 rd party support provider as it related to database support and roadmap activities.• Project management & ownership of small to large-sized database improvement projects and automation of all routine tasks and processes.• Maintain the database inventory, life cycle management, and database related CMDB entries.• Ensure compliance for database licenses, partnering with VMO.• Create documentation, standards and policies for databases.Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
• 5 years of database administration experience• E xperience in Oracle, SQLServer , Open Source database technologies• Experience managing databases in the cloud highly desirable• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skillsKey Metrics
• Database availability & recoverability• Performance of third party vendors providing application maintenance and development, as applicable.• DBA support cost#LI-JC1
Key Accountabilities & Skill Requirements
. Experience in Oracle versions 19c,12c, 11g, 10g, 9i and prior versions
. Exposure to AWS, EC2, RDS
. Certification in AWS is highly preferred
. Certifications in Oracle are preferred
. Knowledge of any replication tools like GoldenGate or Qlik
. Knowledge of Shell scripting, and automation tool Ansible Play
Job Family
Information TechnologyCompany
Vistra Corporate Services CompanyLocations
Irving, Texas TexasWe are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!
If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.
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About the company
Vistra is a premier Texas-based energy company focused on the competitive energy and power generation markets.