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# Database Administrator

- **Company:** CogniSoft Technologies
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JIRA, Cluster Analysis, Configuration Management Databases, Databases, Data Centers, Oracle Data Guard, Oracle Exadata, Failover, Job Scheduling, Microsoft SQL Server, Network Architecture, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Oracle Rac, Recovery Manager (RMAN), Runbook, Database Migration, Database Replication, Servicenow
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c670b2dc-cf00-488a-b556-a0de51e70bf8

## About the Role

* Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN
 * SQL Server Always On, clustering, backup/restore, and replication
 * Database build, configuration, and hardening on target environments

Strong experience performing pre-migration readiness checks, including:

 * Version and patch compatibility
 * Character set and collation validation
 * Storage layout and capacity planning
 * Connectivity and access validation

Solid understanding of backup, recovery, and rollback strategies to support migration and cutover activities

Experience executing and validating database replication, data copy, or export/import-based migration approaches

Strong knowledge of HA/DR concepts, failover testing, and production cutover best practices

Ability to perform post-migration validation, including data consistency checks and performance baseline comparisons

Experience working in regulated BFS environments with strict governance, audit, and change control requirements

Hands-on exposure to automation-driven database migration or administration (scripts, job scheduling, tooling such as AMA or equivalent) is a plus

Working experience with ServiceNow, Jira, and CMDB updates as part of migration execution and operational handover

Strong documentation skills with the ability to produce runbooks, migration reports, and handover artifacts

Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work closely with application, infrastructure, and operations teams

## Description

Database Administrator (Oracle / Exadata / MS SQL)

 * 6 of experience as an Enterprise Database Administrator supporting Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server platforms in large-scale environments
 * Strong understanding of database architecture, design, and administration for:

 * Oracle (11g/12c/19c) including Exadata
 * Microsoft SQL Server (2016/2019/2022) on VM platforms

Proven experience supporting datacenter or platform migration programs, including planning, execution, cutover, and post-migration stabilization, * Hybrid Work Model: Combination of on-site and remote work, depending on business needs.

 * Collaborative Culture: Work closely with cross-functional teams, vendors, and senior leadership.
 * Professional Development: Access to training programs, certifications, and career advancement opportunities.
 * Global Impact: Support a mission-critical network infrastructure serving millions of customers worldwide.


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