IS Database Specialist Oracle

Role Description:This is a technical role responsible for managing complex database environments including SQL and MySQL databases. The role includes planning, implementation, performance tuning, and maintenance of enterprise relational database platforms with a focus on reliability, security, and automation.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in database infrastructure operations and have a passion for fostering innovation and excellence in the biotechnology industry.  Additionally, collaboration with cross-functional and global teams is required to ensure seamless integration and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database service delivery and operations, coupled with leadership and transformation experience. This role demands the ability to drive and deliver against key organizational strategic initiatives, foster a collaborative environment, and deliver high-quality results in a matrixed organizational structure. Please note, this is an on-site role based in Hyderabad.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Database administration for all database lifecycle stages including installation, upgrade, optimization and decommission of SQL Server databases

• Administer security access controls, as needed recover databases during disaster recovery, develop and update documentation, automate routine operational work and implement process improvements 

• Plan the implementation & configuration of Database software related services to support specific database business requirements (OLTP, decision support, standby DB, replication) while following database security requirements, reliability, and performance and best practices

• Provide database administration support for development, test and production environments

• Investigate and resolve technical database issues. 

• Participate in a 24x7 on-call support rotation and assist/lead root cause analysis reviews as needed

• Provide technical leadership for less experienced personnel, including training on installation and upgrades of RDBMS software, backup/recovery strategies and high availability configurations

• Develop and document standards, procedures, and work instructions that increase operational productivity

• Perform necessary security patch implementations to ensure ongoing database security

• Understanding of SAN storage and knowledge of supporting and provisioning databases in AWS and Azure public clouds.

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree and 2 years of Information Systems and Database Administration experience OR 

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Information Systems and Database Administration experience OR

• Diploma with 10 years of Information Systems and Database Administration experience

Functional Skills:

Must Have Skills:

• Experience administering and monitoring SQL Server Databases & systems

• Proven experience automating database provisioning, patching and administration

• Proven experience with MSSQL Always on Availability Groups (AAG)

• Experience with DB tools to review performance, monitor and troubleshoot issues

• Understanding of ITIL frameworks and best practices

• Understanding of operating system tools for performance and troubleshooting issues

• Excellent data-driven problem solving and analytical skills

• Proven experience as part of a high-performance team

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Experience working on regulated systems (preferably in Pharmaceutical sector)

• Excellent communication skills

• Change management expertise

• Skill in persuasion and negotiation 

• Experience leveraging Ansible for automation

• Experience supporting MySQL databases

Soft Skills:

• Stakeholder communication and expectation management

• Crisis management capabilities

ShiftInformation:
This position is required to be onsite and participate in 24/5 and weekend on call in rotation fashion and may require you to work a later shift. Candidates must be willing and able to work off hours, as required based on business requirements.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.