Data/Database Administration

Luna Data Solutions is looking for an Oracle Database Administrator to create, tune, and maintain Oracle databases for PeopleSoft PeopleTools applications for a long term contract opportunity based in Austin, TX.

Oracle/PeopleSoft Database Administrator
Contract duration until 8/31/2026, extension possible
Hybrid work schedule, Downtown Austin

• Create, tune, and maintain Oracle databases for PeopleSoft PeopleTools applications.
• Perform highly advanced analytical work in the support of applications, as well as provide technical expertise to the team.
• Provide feedback and contribute expertise to improve applications and development processes.

• Design, develop, implement, and administer Oracle databases for the PeopleSoft Enterprise application information systems.
• Ensure operating success and performance, as well as provide technical expertise and support to the PS/Oracle technology infrastructure and application databases.
• Manage and monitor databases and associated technologies; provide input into the evaluation and recommendation of strategies, technologies, and standards for all related infrastructures.

• Perform database tuning and database problem resolution as necessary.
• Work with a team to evaluate business needs, analyze processes, and ensure system documentation reflects current state.

• Provide system expertise and functional/technical support to other team members by identifying problems and propose innovative solutions.
• Work with technical and functional resources effectively by communicating complex concepts clearly, accurately, and effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Proactively monitor Oracle database patches, fixes, and other relative Oracle applicable research.
• Participate in project management, coordination, planning, and scheduling.

Minimum Requirements

• 8 years of providing Oracle database administration to include Oracle 12c or higher including installation, upgrading, and patching
• 8 years of designing, creating, and maintaining Oracle databases, creating and tuning complex SQL, stored procedures, views, triggers, monitoring and analyzing database performance
• 8 years of data integration, data quality, multi-dimensional design and database processes and methodology
• 8 years of mentoring team members on best practices and standards
• 5 years of Designer SQL and shell script development
• 5 years of proficiency with the Microsoft Office products, including Word, Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint
• 5 years of experience with PL/SQL
• 5 years of experience developing highly complex application security requirements
• 5 years of designing and supporting systems adhering to information protection and security standards
• 3 years of installing and configuring PeopleSoft infrastructure components that includes but are not limited to: WebLogic, Tuxedo, Application Server, Process Scheduler, and PIA

Preferred Experience

• 5 years of experience working with combinations HTML, CSS, C, JavaScript, Perl, jQuery, Exadata, and UNIX shell scripting
• 5 years of experience with using Oracle Forms
• 5 years of experience creating complex SQL queries, reports, and data extracts from Oracle DBMS
• 5 years of PeopleSoft database administration, including: PeopleCode, Data Mover Scripts, and Application
• 5 years of PeopleSoft implementations, installations, and/or upgrades
• 5 years of working effectively across multiple groups and functional areas (including leveraging resources by working w/subject-matter-experts) where security processes are concerned
• 5 years of establishing, documenting, and communicating standards, best practices, fixes, and providing direction/recommendations
• 4 years of Oracle Real Application Cluster environments, Oracle Enterprise Manager and Oracle Cloud
• 4 years of installing and configuring PeopleSoft infrastructure components
• 4 years of working with PeopleSoft 9.2 and PeopleTools 8.55 or above
• 4 years of Public sector experience (Federal, State, or Local government)
• 3 years of Symantec Netbackup software experience
• 2 years of experience serving as a database administrator position on at least one full lifecycle implementation of PeopleSoft
• OCP/OCM certification

What We Offer

• Hybrid schedule.
• Work on a highly visible projects.
• Competitive compensation and benefits including health, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance.

This is a hybrid contract opportunity based in Austin, Texas. No sponsorship can be provided. Luna Data Solutions, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, national origin, genetics, protected veteran status, and/or disability status.