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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Oracle Database Administrator (Hybrid) Richmond, VA - **Company:** SmartIMS Inc. - **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Databases, Data Recovery, Database Security, Oracle Data Guard, Oracle Exadata, Operational Databases, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Oracle Rac, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Recovery Manager (RMAN), SAP (Applications), Shell Script, Backup and Restore, Grid Packaging Techology, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Database Optimization, Database Performance, Software Version Control - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/107f9e95-2f26-434a-84ac-7ebdd60deffc ## About the Role * 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Senior Oracle Database Administrator / Senior Database Analyst. * Strong experience with Oracle Database 19c (Container Database/CDB & PDB) and Oracle 23ai. * Extensive experience with: + Oracle RAC + Oracle Data Guard + Oracle TDE (Transparent Data Encryption) + Oracle Exadata Database Appliances, * Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Certification. * Oracle GoldenGate experience. * SAP database support experience. * Previous experience working in regulated industries (Utilities preferred)., * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. * Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams. * Strong attention to detail and ownership mindset. Education * High School Diploma or equivalent required. * Oracle Certification (OCP) is highly preferred. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Oracle Database Administrator (Oracle DBA) to support and manage large-scale enterprise Oracle database environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Oracle 19c, Oracle 23ai, Oracle RAC, Data Guard, TDE, Exadata, and enterprise database administration in Red Hat Linux environments., * Experience supporting 10TB+ Oracle database environments. * Enterprise Oracle Database Administration on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). * Oracle Database installation, upgrades, migrations, patching, and version management. * Database cloning, replication, backup & recovery. * Strong RMAN backup and recovery experience. * Oracle Enterprise Manager/Grid Control experience. * Database performance tuning and troubleshooting. * Oracle internal architecture knowledge. * Shell scripting to automate DBA tasks. * Experience managing multiple production Oracle environments. * Database security, auditing, and regulatory compliance. * Ability to participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation., * Administer enterprise Oracle databases running on Red Hat Linux. * Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain Oracle databases. * Support Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, TDE, and Exadata environments. * Monitor database health and optimize database performance. * Perform backup, recovery, cloning, and migration activities. * Implement database security, auditing, and compliance requirements. * Troubleshoot production database issues and provide root cause analysis. * Automate routine DBA activities using Shell scripting. * Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and development teams. * Evaluate and implement new Oracle database features and technologies. * Support business-critical Oracle production environments. ## Related Videos - [Database DevOps with Containers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/145-database-devops-with-containers) - [MCP doesn’t suck — your agent does](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100202-mcp-doesn-t-suck-your-agent-does) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Reusing apps between teams and environments through Containers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/107-reusing-apps-between-teams-and-environments-through-containers) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)