Oracle Database Administrator
Position Type: Mostly Remote
Hybrid Schedule: Onsite as needed
Contract Length: Long-term with annual extensions
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and support a mission-critical Oracle 19c environment running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, with a strong focus on RAC and ASM. This role requires a highly skilled professional capable of independently handling both routine maintenance and complex database operations while ensuring performance, security, and reliability.
Duties:
Perform routine and advanced database administration for Oracle 19c RAC and ASM environments
Implement and maintain backup and recovery strategies using RMAN to ensure data integrity and availability
Manage database security, user access, and ensure compliance with established standards and best practices
Design and maintain physical data storage structures and oversee overall storage management
Monitor database performance, space utilization, and optimize system and query performance
Develop and maintain shell scripts for automation of backup, restore, and monitoring processes
Troubleshoot database issues, track risks and action items, and provide timely status updates
Support and coordinate database-related software releases, patches, and upgrades
Apply PSU/CPU patches and manage ongoing patching activities
Utilize tools such as OEM, AWR, ADDM, and ASH reports for monitoring and diagnostics
Perform SQL and PL/SQL scripting for automation, reporting, and issue resolution
Conduct capacity planning and forecasting to support future database growth
Assist in implementing security hardening measures including encryption and auditing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams while also executing tasks independently
Required Skills:
Expertise in Oracle RAC and ASM administration
Strong knowledge of Oracle 19c architecture and features, including Pluggable Databases (PDBs)
Proficiency in Linux (RHEL) shell scripting for automation and system management
Hands-on experience using Recovery Manager (RMAN) for backup and restore operations
Experience performing performance tuning at both the database and SQL query level
Strong SQL and PL/SQL scripting experience for automation and troubleshooting
Experience with patch management, including applying PSU/CPU updates
Familiarity with OEM, AWR, ADDM, and ASH reports for database monitoring and diagnostics
Preferred Skills:
Experience with Oracle Data Guard for disaster recovery and high availability
Experience configuring UDEV for ASM devices
Exposure to cloud-based Oracle deployments
Knowledge of automation tools for database operations