Oracle Database & Middleware Manager

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a highly accomplished Manager to lead our Oracle Database & Middleware Administration team, with a minimum of 12 years of technical program management experience supporting Oracle databases in Unix environments and a total of 15+ years in IT. The successful candidate will provide technical vision and leadership, driving the architectural design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance Oracle database and WebLogic solutions that align with the organization's strategic objectives. Additionally, the Manager will be responsible for leading technical road mapping and innovation initiatives, identifying opportunities for process improvements and technology advancements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes through data-driven insights and optimized system performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical leadership and communication skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical landscapes and drive strategic change across the organization.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Key Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Lead, mentor and energize high performance Oracle Database and Middleware Administrators across geographies to manage large, complex mission critical database environments
• Proven track record of creating precedent-setting solutions, establishing formal networks with key decision-makers, and serving as a trusted spokesperson for the organization.
• Provide strategic consulting to top management and serve as prime external spokesperson, communicating key organizational policies, programs, capabilities, and long-range goals to external stakeholders.
• Champion the adoption of new strategies and technologies while promoting cross-functional and cross-business relationships to maximize best practice sharing and team effectiveness. Partner with application teams, shared services, and core technology peers in the design, development, implementation and operational support of Oracle technology solutions.
• Optimize Oracle technology infrastructure utilization, performance, and security by managing architecture and operations, driving efficiency, automation, and simplification, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
• Maintain and apply current knowledge of information technology; keep abreast of new and emerging technologies and help determine if they can be used to add value to the business.
• Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation, task assignments, and timelines, to ensure seamless execution, efficient utilization of resources, and timely delivery of project milestones and objectives
• Develop people through coaching, mentoring, conflict resolution, and performance management, ensuring that team members are motivated, engaged, and equipped to achieve their full potential.
• Comprehensive understanding of high-availability solutions for the database and middleware such as ASM, RAC, Clustering, Maximum Availability Architecture and WebLogic.
• Extensive experience with Oracle 19c Architecture and database infrastructure design including Oracle Multitenancy and Oracle Data Guard
• Experience with middleware technologies, including Oracle WebLogic and Identity & Access Management
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to represent the organization in a professional and effective manner.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud-based database and middleware services, including Amazon Services, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Microsoft Azure Database Services
• Experience with Engineered System Architecture such as Oracle Exadata and Oracle Database Appliance
• Oracle OCP or OCM Certification
• Comprehensive understanding of multiple database management systems, including relational databases (e.g. Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB, Cassandra)

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $106654 - $181311

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.