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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Oracle DBA - **Company:** Cornerstone Barricades - **Location:** Chamblee, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Query Performance, Application Performance Management, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Cluster Analysis, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Recovery, Database Security, Oracle Data Guard, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, SQL Azure, MySQL, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Cloud Services, Ansible, Recovery Manager (RMAN), SQL Stored Procedures, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Scripting, Oracle Enterprise Manager, System Availability, Database Optimization, Database Performance, Database Migration, Amazon Relational Database Service, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Database Monitoring, Terraform, Database Installation, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://wisemenllc.betterteam.com/sr.-oracle-dba/apply ## About the Role * Must be a U.S. Citizen. * Must be able to pass Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) / Medium-Risk federal agency security clearance. * Location: Hybrid work environment / 80% Remote - Candidate must live within 2 hours of a government facility., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). * 7+ years of hands-on experience as a production DBA supporting large-scale PostgreSQL and Oracle environments. * Strong experience with database installation, configuration, patching, backup/recovery, and performance tuning. * Expertise with replication, clustering, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions. * Strong skills in SQL and PL/pgSQL/PL/SQL, query optimization, and indexing strategies. + MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL ServerMongoDB, or Oracle Database Engineering. * Proficiency with database monitoring and automation tools (e.g., Oracle Enterprise Manager. * Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation and operational tasks. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop ETL pipelines, data governance strategies, and reporting solutions within the OCI ecosystem. * Monitor, tune, and troubleshoot environments, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues to maintain high system health. * Document configurations, procedures, and best practices for ADB management, security policies, and migration strategies. * Familiarity with multiple RDMS products in addition to Oracle's on premise and cloud services to include: * Install and use Oracle Enterprise Manager to monitor, manage, and optimize Autonomous Database (ADB) environments, ensuring comprehensive performance analysis, alerting, and reporting. Preferred: * Experience with database migrations, cloud platforms (AWS RDS, Azure Database, Oracle Cloud), or hybrid environments. * Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform). * Certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or PostgreSQL Professional Certification are highly desirable. Soft Skills: * Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. * Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. * Leadership mindset with mentoring capabilities and strategic thinking. ## Description * Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain PostgreSQL and Oracle database environments across development, test, staging, and production systems. * Manage database instances, schemas, users, and storage structures to ensure optimal performance and reliability. * Monitor and tune database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve throughput and response times. High Availability, Backup & Recovery: * Design and manage high-availability and disaster recovery solutions, including replication, clustering, Data Guard, streaming replication, and failover strategies. * Implement and manage robust backup, recovery, and retention policies using tools such as RMAN (Oracle) and pgBackRest or similar solutions (PostgreSQL). * Conduct regular disaster recovery tests and document procedures. Security & Compliance: * Implement database security policies, manage access controls, and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. * Apply patches, perform vulnerability assessments, and support audits by providing required database evidence and documentation. Development & Optimization: * Collaborate with developers, architects, and application teams to design efficient database schemas, queries, indexes, and stored procedures. * Design and implement robust data warehouse solutions, leveraging best practices for schema design, partitioning, and optimized query performance. * Conduct code reviews, performance tuning, and query optimization to improve application performance. * Automate administrative tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) and infrastructure-as-code tools. Monitoring & Troubleshooting: * Implement and maintain database monitoring and alerting solutions to proactively identify and resolve issues. * Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for database incidents, including performance degradation and outages. * Participate in 24/7 on-call support rotation and planned maintenance activities. ## Related Videos - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Coding for Good: Achieving social change with an app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1645-coding-for-good-achieving-social-change-with-an-app) - [Postgres in the Age of AI (and Devin)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1042-postgres-in-the-age-of-ai-and-devin) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025)