Associate Oracle DBA

Job description

## Your Team Responsibilities At MSCI, data is at the core of everything we do. We are looking for a Associate Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to support and modernize our mission-critical enterprise databases that power global financial products and analytics. This role requires deep expertise in Oracle DBA administration, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, OCI Cloud, large-scale project implementations, migrations, upgrades, and modernization initiatives and strong ownership of database operations, with readiness to support cloud and AI-driven transformation initiatives. ## Your Key Responsibilities **Database Administration & Operations** - Perform end-to-end **Oracle DBA administration** including installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and decommissioning. - Manage **production, non-production, and DR environments** with high availability and performance. - Handle **database operations**, monitoring, and 24x7 operational support as required. - Ensure database security, compliance, and best practices. **Performance Tuning & Troubleshooting** - Perform advanced **performance tuning** using **AWR, ASH, SQL Trace, and OEM**. - Analyze execution plans, identify bottlenecks, and implement **plan stability techniques**. - Develop and maintain **performance tuning scripts** and automation. - Proactively troubleshoot database issues and provide root cause analysis (RCA). **High Availability & Disaster Recovery** - Design, implement, and support **Oracle Data Guard (Physical & Logical Standby)**. - Perform **switchover/failover operations** and DR drills. - Manage **RMAN backups, recovery, and restore strategies**. - Ensure RPO/RTO compliance and DR readiness. **Cloud & Modernization** - Administer Oracle databases on **OCI or Azure (Cloud Infrastructure)** - Support **on-prem to cloud migrations**, hybrid environments, and cloud-native architectures. **Security & Advanced Features** - Implement and manage **Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)**. - Utilize **Advanced Compression** and other Oracle features for performance and storage optimization. - Apply database security patches and vulnerability remediation. **Project Implementation & Migration** - Support **database projects** including: - New database implementations - Version upgrades - Platform migrations - Consolidation initiatives - Work closely with application teams, infrastructure, and cloud teams during project execution. - Provide technical documentation and knowledge transfer. ## Your skills and experience that will help you excel **Technical Skills** - Strong expertise in **Oracle Database Administration (19c and above)**. - Hands-on experience with: - **Performance tuning (AWR, ASH, SQL tuning)** - **Oracle Data Guard & Standby** - **RMAN backup and recovery** - **Database migration and upgrades** - Basic experience in **scripting** (Shell, SQL, PL/SQL) for automation and monitoring. - Strong knowledge of **patching strategies** and lifecycle management. **Soft Skills** - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management. - Ability to lead critical incidents and mentor junior DBAs. - Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement. **Preferred Qualifications** - Oracle Certifications (OCA / OCP / Cloud Certification). - Experience in regulated or large enterprise environments. ## About MSCI **What we offer you** - Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing. - Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces. - A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results. - A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients. - Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, AI Learning Center , LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development. - Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles. - We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum. At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our vision – to power better decisions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry. MSCI strengthens global markets by connecting participants across the financial ecosystem with a common language. Our research-based data, analytics and indexes, supported by advanced technology, set standards for global investors and help our clients understand risks and opportunities so they can make better decisions and unlock innovation. We serve asset managers and owners, private-market sponsors and investors, hedge funds, wealth managers, banks, insurers and corporates. MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with an