Senior Oracle Database Administrator, DBA

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Administer, configure, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise Oracle database environments.

• Create, configure, and oversee standalone Oracle databases.

• Provide support for Oracle Grid environments along with associated high-availability technologies.

• Manage database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes utilizing Oracle RMAN.

• Execute database installations, upgrades, maintenance, and software patching.

• Uphold and support High Availability and Disaster Recovery capabilities.

• Diagnose and address database, server, application integration, and performance issues.

• Conduct advanced database and SQL performance tuning, including optimizer and storage-level troubleshooting.

• Develop and sustain database scripts and automation, including PL/SQL.

• Formulate and maintain strategies for database backup, restore, recovery, and point-in-time recovery.

• Establish and uphold standards for database configuration, performance, security, and operations.

• Monitor database health, capacity, and performance while proactively identifying potential issues.

• Support database monitoring and alerting functions using enterprise monitoring tools.

• Respond to incidents, service requests, and Requests for Change (RFCs).

• Document troubleshooting processes, maintenance activities, configuration changes, and support efforts.

• Provide technical leadership during complex incidents and root cause analysis.

• Work both independently and collaboratively with application, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and other technical teams.

• Effectively communicate technical information to technical staff, management, and business stakeholders.

• Participate in scheduled after-hours maintenance activities, such as patching, server reboots, and other database/server support tasks.

• Contribute to the required weekly activity and accomplishment reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience in database administration and related database disciplines.

• Proficient in advanced Oracle database administration.

• Experience with Oracle Database.

• Familiarity with Oracle Grid.

• Proficient in Oracle RMAN.

• Skilled in PL/SQL.

• Knowledgeable in backup and recovery processes.

• Expertise in database performance tuning.

• Experienced in database patching and maintenance.

• Understanding of High Availability and Disaster Recovery practices.

• Proficient in database monitoring and alerting.

• Knowledge of security and auditing practices.

• Experienced in incident troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

• Proven experience administering databases in enterprise production environments.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of cross-functional technical teams.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage.

• Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, and Long-term Disability.

• SIMPLE IRA with Company Match.

• Federal Holidays.

• Vacation & Sick Leave.

• $500 Referral Bonus.