Consulting Technical Manager - Sr DBA

** Job Description*
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** Database Administration & Operations:*
* + Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Postgre

SQL and Oracle database environments across development, test, staging, and production systems.

+ Manage database instances, schemas, users, and storage structures to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

+ Monitor and tune database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve throughput and response times.

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** High Availability, Backup & Recovery:*
* + Design and manage high-availability and disaster recovery solutions, including replication, clustering, Data Guard, streaming replication, and failover strategies.

+ Implement and manage robust backup, recovery, and retention policies using tools such as RMAN (Oracle) and pgBackRest or similar solutions (Postgre

SQL).

+ Conduct regular disaster recovery tests and document procedures.

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** Security & Compliance:*
* + Implement database security policies, manage access controls, and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards

+ Apply patches, perform vulnerability assessments, and support audits by providing required database evidence and documentation.

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** Development & Optimization:*
* + Collaborate with developers, architects, and application teams to design efficient database schemas, queries, indexes, and stored procedures.

+ Conduct code reviews, performance tuning, and query optimization to improve application performance.

+ Automate administrative tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) and infrastructure-as-code tools.

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** Monitoring & Troubleshooting:*
* + Implement and maintain database monitoring and alerting solutions to proactively identify and resolve issues.

+ Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for database incidents, including performance degradation and outages.

+ Participate in 24/7 on-call support rotation and planned maintenance activities.

** Responsibilities*
* *
* Required:

*
* + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

+  
** 7+ years
** of hands-on experience as a production DBA supporting large-scale  
** Postgre

SQL and Oracle
** environments.

+ Strong experience with database installation, configuration, patching, backup/recovery, and performance tuning.

+ Expertise with replication, clustering, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions.

+ Strong skills in SQL and PL/pgSQL/PL/SQL, query optimization, and indexing strategies.

+ Proficiency with database monitoring and automation tools (e.g., Oracle Enterprise Manager

+ Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation and operational tasks.

+ COMPTIA Security + CE or equivalent

+ US DoD TS/SCI security clearance

** Preferred:*
* +

Experience with database migrations, cloud platforms (AWS RDS, Azure Database, Oracle Cloud), or hybrid environments.

+ Familiarity with Dev Ops practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).

+ Certifications such as  
** Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
** or  
** Postgre

SQL Professional Certification
** are highly desirable.

** Soft Skills*
* + Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

+ Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

+ Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

+ Leadership mindset with mentoring capabilities and strategic thinking.

Disclaimer:

** Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.*
* ** Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only*
* US:
Hiring Range in USD from: $97,500 to $199,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

1.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion

2.
Short term disability and long term disability

3.
Life insurance and AD&D

4.
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

5.
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts

6.
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

7.
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

8.
Paid time off:
Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually…