Sr Tower Lead (Support & Operations)
Netherlands
Job Description
Sr Tower Lead (Support & Operations)
Hollands Kroon, Noord-Holland

Job Summary

Experienced Oracle Database Administrator with 5+ years of expertise in Oracle 18c/19c and Exadata environments. Responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing production databases, ensuring high availability, performance, security, and operational excellence in a 24x7 support environment.

Key Responsibilities

Administer Oracle databases and Exadata systems, including installation, upgrades, patching, backup and recovery, cloning, performance tuning, and Data Guard/RAC management. Handle critical incidents, conduct root cause analysis, drive automation and service improvements, implement operational plans, and collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to ensure database stability and scalability.

Skill Requirements

Strong hands-on experience with Oracle 12c/18c/19c, Exadata, RMAN, Data Guard, RAC, SQL, PL/SQL, Data Pump, OEM 13c, and database performance tuning using AWR and Explain Plan. Knowledge of Solaris/Linux, Veritas Cluster, scripting, database upgrades, patch management, backup and recovery strategies, and troubleshooting across database, application, storage, and network layers.

Other Requirements

Oracle Database Administration certification (18c/19c preferred), excellent communication and documentation skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, extensive experience supporting production environments, willingness to work rotational shifts and on-call schedules, and the ability to lead critical issue resolution and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.