We are currently hiring for an Oracle DBA (L1 Support) role and would like to share the key responsibilities associated with the position.

Exp - 0-2 years

Location - Chennai

Interview Mode - F2F, 2nd Half

Key Responsibilities

Database Monitoring & Alerting

- Monitor Oracle databases for availability, performance, and capacity using tools such as Zabbix, Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), or similar monitoring solutions.
- Respond to database alerts and notifications, ensuring timely escalation to L2/L3 support teams when required.
- Perform daily monitoring of tablespace utilization, alert logs, and trace files.

Incident & Service Request Management

- Handle first-level incidents and service requests related to Oracle databases.
- Log, track, and update tickets through ITSM tools such as ServiceNow, Remedy, or equivalent platforms.
- Ensure incidents and requests are resolved or escalated within defined SLA timelines.

Backup & Recovery

- Monitor and validate daily RMAN backup jobs.
- Review backup success/failure reports and escalate issues as needed.




- Assist with basic database recovery activities under the guidance of senior DBA teams.

User & Access Management

- Create, modify, and disable Oracle database user accounts based on approved requests.
- Manage user roles, privileges, and password resets.
- Ensure all access provisioning activities comply with established security policies and standards.

Routine DBA Activities

- Perform database instance start/stop activities as per approved change requests.
- Support patch implementation under the guidance of L2/L3 DBAs.
- Assist in database refresh and cloning activities.
- Maintain and update database documentation, procedures, and operational runbooks.

Performance & Space Management

- Monitor tablespace growth and disk space utilization, providing regular reports.
- Raise alerts for space threshold breaches and coordinate resolution activities.
- Conduct basic performance checks on long-running queries and database sessions.

📌 Oracle Database Administrator (Chennai)
🏢 3i Infotech
📍 Chennai