Oracle Database Administrator

Oracle Database administrator

Remote / WFO / Hybrid: Remote

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Position Summary

The Senior Oracle Database Administrator is responsible for the design, administration, optimization, and support of enterprise Oracle database environments. This role ensures database availability, performance, security, and reliability while supporting application development and business operations. The ideal candidate is a self-directed technical professional who can independently solve complex database challenges and drive database best practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support Oracle databases in development, test, and production environments.
• Design and implement database solutions that meet business, application, performance, and scalability requirements.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize database performance, availability, and reliability.
• Develop and maintain backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Create and manage database objects, security controls, and data access standards.
• Design and implement data archival, retention, and database optimization strategies.
• Support database upgrades, patching, and technology modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with application development teams on database design, performance tuning, and deployment activities.
• Develop and maintain data models, metadata, and database documentation.
• Establish and promote database standards, best practices, and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of Oracle Database Administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle database architecture, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and database security.
• Experience supporting mission-critical production environments.
• Proficiency with SQL and PL/SQL.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oracle certifications preferred.
• Experience with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, and Oracle Enterprise Manager.
• Experience supporting cloud-based database platforms and hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of automation and scripting technologies.