3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.Job Description:Position Summary:This role is part of the Technology Center of Excellence (TCOE) that provides Oracle database administration during off-America hours and supports project delivery in collaboration with the US team. The Oracle Database Administrator will be responsible for monitoring, incident handling, performance tuning, and ensuring database availability and recoverability under the guidance of TCOE leadership and in alignment with global database standards. The position requires strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and excellent communication skills to work effectively across global teams.Key Responsibilities:Accept and process incidents assigned to the Oracle support queue within defined SLAs.Escalate unresolved or critical issues to relevant resolver teams or senior DBAs.Monitor daily backups of Oracle databases and ensure successful completion.Perform archive log maintenance and cleanups in line with retention policies.Diagnose and resolve application or database contention issues.Capture and analyze application snapshots as requested by application teams.Manage High Availability Disaster Recovery (HADR) and recovery procedures.Monitor and clear idle sessions.Perform database and instance restarts when required.Work closely with application teams to validate connectivity and troubleshoot issues.Participate in Disaster Recovery (DR) testing and support recovery operations.Required Experience:7–10 years of hands-on experience supporting Oracle databases.Proficiency in diagnosing and communicating technical database issues.Experience working on technical projects in IT infrastructure environments.Preferred Experience:Exposure to large enterprise environments or customer-facing systems.Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project delivery cycles.Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.Working knowledge of ODBC configurations and troubleshooting.Education & Certifications:Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field — or equivalent experience.Primary Skills:Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsData analysis and performance tuningDocumentation and process mappingEffective verbal and written communicationAbility to prioritize and manage time efficientlyAdditional Skills (Nice to Have):Experience with 3rd-party backup utilities (e.g., Commvault)Knowledge of ETL tools or data extraction/transformationLearn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy StatementCarefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.Please access the linked document by clicking select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.
