Senior Oracle DBA

Location: Richmond, VA;
Boston, MA; NYC, NY;
Philadelphia, PA;
Cleveland, OH;
Atlanta, GA;
Chicago, IL;
St. Louis, MO;
Minneapolis, MN;
Kansas City, MO;
Dallas, TX;
San Francisco, CA (Contract)

Join a dynamic team supporting enterprise Oracle environments in a hybrid work setting across multiple major U.S. markets. This role demands a highly skilled Oracle Database Administrator with a focus on operational excellence, automation, and troubleshooting in production environments, leveraging scripting and automation tools to optimize database performance and security.

• Design and implement installation, configuration, upgrades, and tuning of Oracle databases to ensure optimal performance and stability.
• Provide technical support and manage database problems, including troubleshooting and resolving complex issues in critical production environments.
• Develop and maintain scripts using Shell, Python, or similar languages to support database operations and automation initiatives.
• Utilize automation tools, preferably Ansible, to streamline database management processes and reduce manual effort.
• Monitor database performance metrics, analyze system reliability, and ensure high availability of enterprise Oracle systems.
• Assist with database design, implementation, and project-related activities, contributing to system architecture and deployment strategies.
• Follow system implementation and transition plans, recommending improvements to standards, procedures, and operational efficiencies.

• 5–10+ years of Oracle DBA experience in production environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Shell and Python.
• Experience with automation tools, with a strong preference for Ansible.
• Knowledge of Oracle database architecture, performance tuning, and backup/recovery procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in Linux/Unix environments.
• Ability to support enterprise-level database operations in a hybrid work setting.
• Work authorization to support W-2 employment.

• Experience supporting Oracle databases in regulated or highly secure environments.
• Familiarity with cloud-based Oracle database deployments.
• Certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Oracle Certified Expert (OCE).
• Prior experience with database security best practices and compliance standards.

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