Systems Engineer - Database Administrator

FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions.  

At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations.  

Your Team’s Impact

Our team is at the core of FactSet’s data infrastructure, managing all relational databases that power both client-facing and internal facing databases across the organization. As part of our Enterprise Hosting environment, we also host and manage dedicated databases on behalf of a diverse range of clients, giving our work a high level of visibility and business impact. Joining our team as an Oracle DBA means no two days look the same — you’ll have the opportunity to tackle a wide variety of challenging, real-world database problems across multiple environments and client landscapes. This is a hybrid role, offering the perfect balance of collaboration and flexibility as you work alongside a skilled team of database engineers dedicated to keeping critical systems running at their best

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and maintain Oracle database environments, including configuration, upgrades, and patching across development, staging, and production systems
• Monitor and optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing strategies, and resource management to ensure maximum availability and efficiency
• Develop and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures to safeguard data integrity and minimize downtime
• Collaborate with application developers, system administrators, and business stakeholders to support database design, troubleshoot issues, and translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Enforce and maintain database security protocols, including user access management, auditing, and compliance with internal and regulatory data governance standards

What We’re Looking For

Required Skills

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field is required
• 4+ years of additional experience supporting Oracle databases in a high-volume, mission-critical enterprise environment
• Strong experience in optimizing and performance tuning of Oracle databases, including deep drill-down analysis using tools such as AWR, ADDM, and ASH reporting
• Hands-on experience with installation and configuration of Oracle Database servers across multiple environments (development, staging, production)
• Good knowledge of Oracle security practices, including user privilege management, auditing, and familiarity with multiple Oracle versions (12c, 19c, and later)
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as Oracle database deployments on AWS (RDS, EC2)
• Hands-on experience in configuring and supporting high availability solutions such as Oracle Data Guard, RAC, and ASM
• Demonstrated experience administering multi-terabyte Oracle databases in an enterprise hosting or large-scale environment
• Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and Shell/Python scripting for automation, monitoring, and database maintenance tasks
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple business and technical teams in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to thrive under tight deadlines and independently learn and adapt to new and evolving database technologies
• Willingness to participate in rotational on-call support and weekend maintenance activities as needed
• Nice to have skills:
• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems in a database server context
• MSSQL or MySQL administration, Python scripting and Terraform knowledge is a plus

What's In It For You

At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means: 

• The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up.

• Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days.  

• Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives. 

• A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions. 

• Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development. 

• Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging. 

Learn more about our benefits here. 

Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. 

Company Overview: 

FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) helps the financial community to see more, think bigger, and work better. Our digital platform and enterprise solutions deliver financial data, analytics, and open technology to more than 8,200 global clients, including over 200,000 individual users. Clients across the buy-side and sell-side, as well as wealth managers, private equity firms, and corporations, achieve more every day with our comprehensive and connected content, flexible next-generation workflow solutions, and client-centric specialized support. As a member of the S&P 500, we are committed to sustainable growth and have been recognized among the Best Places to Work in 2023 by Glassdoor as a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award winner. Learn more at www.factset.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn. 

At FactSet, we celebrate difference of thought, experience, and perspective. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.