Oracle Database Administrator Hybrid

The application window is expected to close on: 03/31/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. This role is required to be hybrid in Raleigh, North Carolina. Research Triangle Park. (Days onsite in the office) Meet the Team The Cisco IT team is changing the way we run Cisco’s operations by maximizing the power of technology, business processes, and superior data insights. You will be a member of the Database & Foundational Services team, a dynamic and innovative group dedicated to building next-generation database platforms. We focus on developing highly available, self-healing systems with comprehensive lifecycle monitoring and AI enablement, allowing our clients to manage databases through self-service capabilities. Your Impact As a Database Administrator, you will develop capabilities for the Oracle platforms powering Cisco’s most critical business applications. This role is a blend of deep Oracle expertise and enterprise-level software development. You will join a group of highly talented engineers building automation that supports and scales Oracle platforms at a global level. Partner with core database and platform engineering teams to shape technology roadmaps and design robust Oracle platform solutions. Develop, deploy, and manage large-scale Oracle database automation using Python, Shell scripting, and frameworks such as Django or Flask. Design and build APIs and services to automate database provisioning, patching, upgrades, and monitoring. Advocate for and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools such as Terraform and Ansible. Apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, including defining SLIs/SLOs, managing error budgets, and conducting incident postmortems. Collaborate with security teams to enforce Oracle security capabilities (TDE, encryption, auditing, and compliance). Coordinate with Oracle and third-party vendors to troubleshoot complex issues related to functionality and cloud integration. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or related field; equivalent work experience accepted with 10+ years of experience across Oracle database platform engineering, automation, and reliability at scale. Experience with Oracle 19c, backup-recovery using RMAN, Data Guard, OEM, strong DB troubleshooting skills & Scripting. Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Flask, Ansible, Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle APEX, replication Ability to design for high availability, disaster recovery, and scalability of Oracle database services in cloud and hybrid environments Preferred Qualifications Experience working in an Agile environment with a focus on root cause elimination and continuous improvement. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform for database lifecycle management. Experience with Oracle Exadata, GoldenGate, or virtualization technologies. Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or similar industry certification. Strong communication skills with experience partnering with global SRE peers and architects. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to ... (truncated, view full listing at source)