Data Engineering Lead – Oracle Exadata, ZDLRA, dba machine admin

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain Oracle Exadata systems/ZDLRA, including full stack patching, configuration, and hardware component replacements
• Perform infrastructure management, capacity planning, and performance tuning across Exadata environments (on-premises and cloud)
• Analyze and optimize Exadata-specific features such as Smart Scan, Storage Indexes, Smart Flash Cache, IORM, DBRM, and Hybrid Columnar Compression (HCC)
• Monitor Exadata growth and storage utilization, and perform accurate capacity estimations
• Configure static routes and manage networking interfaces across Exadata servers and storage cells
• Manage Oracle databases on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) @ Azure
• Support Oracle database migrations to OCI@Azure if required
• Automate routine tasks using Ansible, Python, and Shell scripting
• Monitor system health using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM/Grid Control)
• Participate in incident and change management processes using ServiceNow
• Provide on-call support, including shift and weekend coverage
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Exadata-specific, RAC, ASM, multitenant architecture, OEM, patching, security, Data Guard, DG Broker, and RMAN
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regard to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience as an Oracle Exadata Administrator
• Experience with Oracle Multitenant architecture and security governance
• Hands-on experience with Exadata hardware diagnostics, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with ZDLRA administration
• Solid understanding of Oracle Exadata architecture and Database Machine Administration (DMA)

• Proven expertise in RAC, ASM, RMAN, Data Guard, and performance tuning

• Proficiency in OCI architecture, resource provisioning, IAM policy configuration, and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible)

• Familiarity with ServiceNow for incident/change management and OEM/Grid Control for monitoring
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and remain composed in high-stress situations
• Willingness to work in shifts and participate in on-call rotation
• Appetite for continuous learning and technical skill enhancement

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone – of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income – deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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