Oracle Database Administrator

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking an Oracle Database Administrator with expertise in Oracle database administration and Exadata. Some of the key projects you will be impacting include upgrading our Oracle database version up to 19c; migrating from Exadata X8 to X10; and implementing GoldenGate to support data warehousing efforts.

Please note that this position requires providing on call support in accordance with support coverage schedules, which may include weekends and off hours.

A day in the life of an Oracle Database Administrator may include:

• Installing, updating, and maintaining Oracle database management systems
• Defining and assessing database performance through developing protocols to measure results and identify problem areas - and monitoring, evaluating, and resolving processes and programming problems
• Defining and implementing a business continuity solution for the database environment, including installing and configuring database software and replication processes
• Defining and implementing database management system health checks
• Securing databases by preparing access and control policies and procedures and implementing disaster recovery procedures
• Supporting application designs by contributing database expertise to operations and technical support teams
• Providing mentoring and training on databases and applicable tools, and providing technical lead and support to the team
• Recommending, testing, and evaluating new technologies, software tools, and required skill sets while recommending and implementing improvements

Who You Are

• Technical expertise in Oracle database administration and architecture
• Experience with Oracle Exadata
• Experience with UNIX scripting is valued
• Experience with automating DBMS tasks is valued

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Our Commitment to Our Employees 

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

• Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
  • Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
  • Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
  • Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
  • Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
  • Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire 
• Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
• Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program