Sr. 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.
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
• 8+ Years experience working as a DBA with a focus on Oracle databases

Strong knowledge/expertise in:

• Oracle Database Administration
• 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

Ability to:

• 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

Experience with:

• Using AI to improve work efficiency as a DBA
• Cloud computing platforms such as Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services
• IT Service Management (ITSM) processes & Root cause analysis (RCA) processes
• ServiceNow
• Database security threat management and security best practices

Additional Info:

• The ideal location for this role is East Peoria-IL, Irving-TX, Nashville-TN

About Caterpillar -
For more than a century, Caterpillar has helped build a better, more sustainable world. With 2025 sales and revenues of $67.6 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is shaping the future as the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Backed by one of the largest independent global dealer networks and financing services through Cat Financial, the company's primary business segments: Power & Energy, Construction Industries and Resource Industries are solving customers' toughest challenges through commercial excellence and advanced technology, driven by a highly skilled, dedicated global team. Learn more at www.caterpillar.com.
Summary Pay Range:
$112,710.00 - $183,140.00
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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
April 23, 2026 - April 29, 2026
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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