Database Administrator

Cisco
Bengaluru
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 4-8 yearsSkills: ["Analytical","Problem-solving","Self-motivated","Automation","Operational excellence"]

Operate and maintain Oracle database platforms for Cisco, ensuring health, security, and availability across on-premises and cloud environments. Perform Oracle installation, configuration, and lifecycle management, including upgrades and migrations with tools like AutoUpgrade, RMAN, and Data Pump. Build automation with Shell, Python, and SQL/PLSQL, contribute to SRE monitoring and incident response, and support HA/DR, performance tuning, and reliability for production services.

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Database Administrator

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Job Summary

Operate and maintain Oracle database platforms for Cisco, ensuring health, security, and availability across on-premises and cloud environments. Perform Oracle installation, configuration, and lifecycle management, including upgrades and migrations with tools like AutoUpgrade, RMAN, and Data Pump. Build automation with Shell, Python, and SQL/PLSQL, contribute to SRE monitoring and incident response, and support HA/DR, performance tuning, and reliability for production services.
Location: Bengaluru
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Administer and support Oracle Database environments (11g, 12c, 19c, 23ai), including installation, configuration, and lifecycle management.
  • •Complete planned database upgrades and migrations using AutoUpgrade, RMAN, and Data Pump.
  • •Develop and maintain scripts to automate routine DBA tasks, health checks, and monitoring.
  • •Contribute to SRE reliability and operational excellence for Oracle platforms, including monitoring/alerting and on-call/incident management.
  • •Support database stability through performance tuning using AWR, ASH, and ADDM, and participate in HA/DR activities.

Key Requirements

  • •4–8 years of Oracle Database Administration experience in enterprise-scale production environments.
  • •Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, Shell scripting, and Python.
  • •Experience with core Oracle technologies including Oracle ASM, RAC, Active Data Guard, RMAN, and OEM.
  • •Experience supporting Oracle Database 19c and 23ai environments.
  • •Experience working in Linux/Unix production environments.
Experience:4-8 yearsEnterpriseSREDevOps
Skills:AnalyticalProblem-solvingSelf-motivatedAutomationOperational excellence
Tech Stack:OracleOracle DatabaseSQLPL/SQLShellPythonOracle ASMRACActive Data GuardRMANOEMAutoUpgradeData PumpLinux/UnixAWRASHADDMAnsibleTerraformDocker

Company Brief

Cisco
Global technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and high-technology services and products for enterprises, service providers, and governments worldwide.
Industry: Networking Equipment
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: San Jose, United States
Founded: 1984
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