ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.
As a DBA III at ICON, you will contribute to our client services function, working collaboratively to deliver high-quality outcomes across our clinical programmes.
What You Will Do:
You will take responsibility for technical writing and documentation deliverables, applying your skills to ensure quality and efficiency.
Key responsibilities include:
- Oversee all Oracle Databases, including backup, security, patches, installations, and account administration. Conduct performance monitoring and tuning.
- Provide support and administration for Oracle-based applications and serve as an Oracle E-Business Suite APPS DBA.
- Develop, maintain, and follow industry-compliant SOPs, IQs, training materials, and documentation and review processes and proactively enhance efficiency.
- Monitor and optimize systems, providing performance statistics and reports.
- Ensure seamless integration of new developments with existing business systems.
- Ensure all database activities adhere to company SOPs.
- Actively participate in IT initiatives, taking ownership of key project tasks.
Your Profile:
You will bring relevant technical writing and documentation experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Experience : 8 to 12 years
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
- Should have experience in Oracle backup, security, patches, installations, and account administration. Conduct performance monitoring and tuning.
- Provide support and administration for Oracle-based applications and serve as an Oracle E-Business Suite APPS DBA.
- Exposure to Ansible for database automation and operational tasks.
- Familiarity with automation and scripting to streamline database administration.
- Experience with MySQL, MongoDB, and SQL Server is a plus.
- Extensive Oracle Database management experience, including backups, security, patches, and installations.
- Proven expertise in administering Oracle-based application projects.
- Skilled in developing and maintaining SOPs, IQs, and industry-compliant documentation.
- Leadership in IT initiatives, taking ownership of key project tasks.
- Proven ability to mentor and foster an accountable attitude in junior staff.
- Experience in business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
- Willingness to travel as required (approximately 5%)
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
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ICON plc Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND Office
200 Feet Radial Rd, MCN Nagar Extension, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 600097
