Senior Database Administrator
Quick Summary
Database Administration & Maintenance Install, configure, and upgrade Oracle databases (including RAC, ASM, and Data Guard). Monitor and optimize database performance,
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 4 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination,
What We Offer
~1 min readWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and maintenance of Oracle databases. This role requires expertise in database performance tuning, high availability, security, and disaster recovery. The Senior Oracle DBA will work closely with developers, system administrators, and business stakeholders to ensure database systems are optimized, secure, and aligned with business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and upgrade Oracle databases (including RAC, ASM, and Data Guard).
- Monitor and optimize database performance, ensuring high availability and reliability.
- Perform backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning using RMAN and other tools.
- Troubleshoot database-related issues, working closely with application and infrastructure teams.
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks using tools like AWR, ADDM, and SQL Tuning Advisor.
- Optimize SQL queries and database indexing strategies for improved performance.
- Implement partitioning, compression, and other techniques to enhance efficiency.
- Implement database security policies, user access controls, and encryption techniques.
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
- Configure and manage Oracle RAC, Data Guard, and GoldenGate for HA and replication.
- Develop and test disaster recovery plans, ensuring minimal downtime in case of failures.
- Develop scripts using Shell, PL/SQL, or Python for database automation and monitoring.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for database provisioning and maintenance.
- Work with developers to optimize database schemas and queries.
- Document database architecture, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior DBAs and support teams.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 4 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 2 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 8 years’ experience in a related field.
- Expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Oracle 19c/21c, Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, and Exadata.
- Strong knowledge of SQL, PL/SQL, and performance tuning techniques.
- Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) for monitoring and administration.
- Hands-on experience with Unix/Linux environments and shell scripting.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills:
• Knowledge of DevOps tools (Ansible, Terraform) for database automation.
• Exposure to NoSQL or other RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL) is an advantage.
- Certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Oracle Certified Master (OCM) are a plus.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $101,500–$169,100 a year
- 2% below the $138,750 median for Database Administrator jobs on Jobera (100 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- Today
Listing Details
- Posted
- November 11, 2026
- First seen
- November 11, 2026
- Last seen
- November 11, 2026
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