Senior Database Administrator

Overview

Job Title:
Senior Database Administrator

Job
-01551

Location:
Newark, NJ

Duration: 06 months of contract

This role requires deep technical mastery of Oracle Exadata, Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), and complex Oracle database upgrades, including end-to-end migrations from 11g to 19c. Local Candidates Only. Onsite interview required.

• Strategic Leadership & Architecture: Lead the design and execution of enterprise-wide database modernization initiatives, including upgrades, consolidation, and cloud migration.
• Database Upgrades & Modernization: Own and lead full lifecycle Oracle upgrades from 11g to 19c. Oversee large-scale database consolidation and platform refreshes. Ensure minimal downtime and high reliability during major upgrade and migration events.
• Cloud Migration & Hybrid Architecture: Lead the migration of on-prem Oracle workloads to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Design hybrid architectures integrating on-prem Exadata with cloud-based services. Develop migration runbooks, automation scripts, and repeatable patterns for cloud adoption.
• Exadata & E-Business Suite Expertise: Provide senior-level support for Oracle Exadata, including storage cells, compute nodes, and performance tuning. Oversee Oracle E-Business Suite R12 database operations. Troubleshoot complex performance issues across Exadata, RAC, ASM, and EBS environments.
• Performance Engineering & Optimization: Lead advanced performance tuning efforts using AWR, ASH, ADDM, and SQL tuning. Optimize high-volume OLTP and batch workloads. Resolve deep-rooted performance bottlenecks across SQL, PL/SQL, storage, and system layers.
• High Availability, DR & Security: Architect and maintain enterprise-grade HA/DR solutions using Data Guard and Active Data Guard. Ensure compliance with security standards, encryption, auditing, and regulatory frameworks. Lead incident response for critical production issues.
• Automation & Engineering Excellence: Build automation frameworks using Shell, Python, Ansible, or Terraform. Improve CI/CD pipelines for database deployments. Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Mentor junior and mid-level DBAs. Partner with application teams, infrastructure engineers, and cloud architects. Communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

• Required: 20+ years of hands-on Oracle DBA experience.
• Required: Extensive experience upgrading Oracle databases from 11g to 19c.
• Required: Deep expertise with Oracle Exadata.
• Required: Strong experience supporting Oracle E-Business Suite R12.
• Required: Proven experience leading cloud migration initiatives.
• Required: Expert-level knowledge of RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, and OEM.
• Required: Strong SQL, PL/SQL, and Linux skills.
• Required: Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects.

• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures.
• Familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, or cloud automation frameworks.
• Knowledge of Web Logic or SOA Suite.
• Oracle certifications (OCP, OCM, OCI Architect).

• Strategic thinker with strong architectural instincts.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence across teams.
• Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ownership mindset focused on reliability and innovation.

The hourly rate for this position is between $83.00-$93.00 per hour.

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:
Sunrise offers ACA compliant medical coverage, dental insurance, and vision insurance to all employees. We also offer Sick time benefits as required per State regulations.