Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)

Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience?
It means you play a part in building a better world. You contribute to a winning culture-a spirit of accountability-that has driven change on every continent for more than 90 years. To work with us is a commitment to improve sustainability, invent for the digital age and innovate in order to bring solutions to millions of people. Sure, you work for Caterpillar. But more importantly, you work for the good of your career, your family, your community, and your world.
Job Summary:
Be a part of the Caterpillar IT Enterprise Data Platforms team that is responsible for delivering world class Oracle database services to customers throughout the enterprise. This position will work directly with a core team of Oracle DBAs providing technical research and leadership, project planning and implementation of a variety of technical projects, and senior level Oracle DBA support to internal customers. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter capable of thinking with an enterprise perspective while still being flexible enough to keep the business running.
What You Will Do:

• Provide technical leadership for all aspects of database management such as database lifecycle management, monitoring, support, disaster recovery, compliance, and standards.
• Research new Oracle database versions, features, tools, and technologies with an Enterprise perspective to meet customer needs while maintaining a secure database environment.
• Research, benchmark, and suggest improvements to database support processes, customer experience (CX) improvements, and compliance requirements.
• Provide 3rd and 4th level Oracle database support for complex issues.
• Participate in and manage database related projects, database security patching audits, and compliance reviews and testing.
• Develop new and update existing database technology related documentation as needed
• Coach and communicate information to Caterpillar's application support teams and peers across the enterprise on Oracle technology changes, new features, key projects, and customer experience improvements
• Participate on customer driven and Division/department projects

What You Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Oracle Database Administration on 19c
• Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
• Database Lifecycle Management (DBLM)
• Oracle Fleet Management module to deploy automated patching
• Manual database patching and database upgrades
• Installing Oracle release updates (RU) security patches on data guard, multitenant, stand alone and Real Application Cluster (RAC) databases
• Database hardware configuration
• Scripting (shell, Perl, emcli)
• SQL structured query language
• Linux / UNIX operating systems (RedHat and AIX)

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Positive experience working in a geographically distributed team
• Strong communication skills to work with DBAs and application teams in a variety of situations
• Quickly learn new technologies and apply them with an enterprise perspective
• Act in a self-directed manner, independently researching tools/libraries/technologies or solving a problem with minimal oversight and instructions
• Provide on the job training and develop learning materials for other DBAs
• Oracle Performance Tuning
• Cloud computing platforms such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services
• IT Service Management (ITSM) processes & Root cause analysis (RCA) processes
• ServiceNow
• Database security threat management and security best practices

What You Will Get:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Additional Info:

• The ideal location for this role is East Peoria-IL, Dallas-TX, Nashville-TN
• This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.
• This position may require 10% travel.
• Sponsorship is not available including OPT, H4-EAD. Must be US Citizen or Green Card holder.

About Caterpillar -
Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Summary Pay Range:
$95,640.00 - $143,520.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
July 14, 2025 - July 22, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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