Database Administrator

Job Details Role:
Database Administrator (Oracle (Primary) and SQL Server (Secondary))

Job Details Role:
Database Administrator (Oracle (Primary) and SQL Server (Secondary))

Location:

Columbus, OH

Long term contract

Client is looking for resource with Oracle (primary) and SQL Server (secondary) DBA skills.

Summary Experienced Database Administrator specializing in Oracle as the primary platform and SQL Server as a secondary platform. Skilled in database architecture, performance tuning, high availability, automation, security hardening, and enterprise data management. Strong background supporting mission critical systems with a focus on reliability, scalability, and optimized performance.

Core Competencies

• Oracle database installation, configuration, upgrades, patching
• SQL Server installation, configuration, maintenance, and monitoring
• Performance tuning and query optimization across both platforms
• Backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning (RMAN, Data Guard, Always On)
• Database security, auditing, and compliance
• PL/SQL and T SQL scripting for automation and maintenance
• Troubleshooting complex database issues in enterprise environments

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Oracle databases supporting production, QA, and development environments.
• Perform database upgrades, patching cycles, and schema migrations.
• Monitor database health and performance; tune queries, indexes, and configurations.
• Administer SQL Server instances as secondary systems, ensuring stability and performance.
• Implement and maintain backup and recovery strategies for both platforms.
• Manage replication, high availability, and failover technologies (Oracle Data Guard, SQL Server Always On).
• Develop automation scripts to improve efficiency and reduce manual workload.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure system reliability and data integrity