Sr Database Administrator - Oracle

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Date:Jul 19, 2023

Location:Shanghai, SH, CN, 200031

Company:Corning

Requisition Number: 61001

康宁是至关重要的进展- w的行业e help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.



The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies. Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes. IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

  • SCOPE/PURPOSE OF POSITION:
      • Leverage technical acumen to provide superior Engineering and production support for Global Oracle Database environments. In addition, will drive and participate in efforts to ensure platform stability to maximize performance of database environments.Partner with application owners/teams to understand application and business needs and SLO.
  • ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

      • The primary focus will be on production support for database environments working with 24X7 support staff
      • Database administration (Installation, configuration, and management, patching and upgrade of the database environments), Perform Database Backup & Recovery
      • Participate in Change Advisory Board and provide guidance governance on Database changes. Performing problem resolution for complex issues including root cause analysis, and outlining resolution options
      • Providing off-hours support, when required, for critical production issues.
      • Automate Infrastructure components leveraging understanding of scripting, coding and automation using one or more of the following: PowerShell, Microsoft DSC, Chef, Puppet, Ruby, Terraform, OEM or others
      • Perform Database refresh as per customer needs
      • Database/SQL Monitoring and Performance Tuning
      • Using database expertise and leadership experience to identify and drive improvement efforts related to our database portfolio
      • Participate in Change Advisory Board and provide guidance governance on Database changes. Performing problem resolution for complex issues including root cause analysis, and outlining resolution options
      • Providing off-hours support, when required, for critical production issues.
      • Automate Infrastructure components leveraging understanding of scripting, coding and automation using one or more of the following: PowerShell, Microsoft DSC, Chef, Puppet, Ruby, Terraform, OEM or others.
      • Maintains technical knowledge on current and emerging Multi-Cloud developments, industry trends, assesses the opportunity, and collaborates with stakeholders to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future strategies
      • Work with the third-party support team (on-shore and off-shore) and application support teams to educate and guide them for steady-state supporting database infrastructure related technologies
      • Promotes and self-demonstrates Corning’s principles of Performance, Leadership, Innovation, Independence, the Individual, Quality, and Integrity

  • EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

    • BS degree in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience

  • WORK EXPERIENCE

    • 7+ years working in IT as Oracle Database Administrator

  • REQUIRED SKILLS
    • Played pivotal roles as Database Administrator and support staff across various database technologies
    • Knowledgeable in database technologies – Oracle RAC, Grid Infrastructure, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Linux scripting etc.
    • Database/SQL Monitoring and Performance Tuning
    • Experience with Linux and Windows OS
    • Should have experience of working in Manufacturing Industry (or similar) to understand the data security requirements like ITAR/PCI/PHI/HIPPA/NIST/SOX etc.
    • Effective leadership, organization, and planning skills, with ability to handle changing priorities
    • Excellent communications, interpersonal and influencing skills
    • Demonstrated track record of on time delivery within budget; ability to drive projects to successful conclusion using influencing tools
    • 国际团队acr的领导能力oss multiple initiatives that span various lines of business, geographic borders, time zones, and cultures

  • DESIRED SKILLS
    • Very good English language skills (verbal & written).
    • Achievement orientation, creative thinking, and enthusiasm
    • Open-minded, strong in communication
    • Very good presentation skills
    • Strong organizational skills
    • Self-motivated, ability to pick up things quickly

  • Travel
    • <10% Travel required