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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Oracle DBA - Exadata / RAC 19c / Data Guard (Hybrid - NYC) - **Company:** Oz Solutions Group Inc. - **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Secure Shell (SSH), Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Oracle WebLogic Server, Unix, Communications Protocols, Computer Networks, Databases, Oracle Data Guard, Perl (Programming Language), Oracle Exadata, IT Management, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Network Security, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Oracle Rac, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Services, Sendmail, TCP/IP, Oracle Linux, Scripting, Transport Layer Security, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Database Migration, Veeam, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Key Vault - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=02d7213a900d6286 ## About the Role * 8-10+ years as a Senior Oracle DBA managing a large-scale Oracle environment * Production experience with Oracle RAC 19c, Exadata, and Oracle Data Guard on Oracle Linux * Hands-on Oracle ASM administration in a clustered environment * Experience with Grid Infrastructure upgrades and quarterly Exadata patching cycles * Scripting proficiency in Shell, Perl, and Python * Experience supporting and troubleshooting Linux networking services and protocols - TCP/IP, SSL, SFTP, SSH, sendmail * Experience supporting Oracle WebLogic and Oracle RDBMS on Oracle Linux * Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-service orientation * Able to multitask in a high-pressure production environment, working independently or as part of a team * Clear communicator across technical and non-technical audiences * Available for after-hours and weekend work as needed Preferred * Database migration to cloud - AWS, Azure, or Oracle Cloud (explicitly called out as a significant plus) * Experience with Oracle Key Vault or comparable TDE/key management at enterprise scale * Veeam backup and recovery experience * Prior large enterprise, government, or public sector environment ## Description We're seeking a Senior Oracle Database Administrator to own a large-scale enterprise Oracle environment end to end - RAC 19c on Exadata, with Data Guard standby at a separate DR site, encrypted with Oracle Key Vault., This is a senior, hands-on production DBA role with real ownership. You'll run quarterly Exadata patching alongside Oracle Professional Services, maintain the DR posture, tune performance across all environments, and be the escalation point when a critical database issue hits. If you've been running Exadata at scale and want a role where you own the platform rather than a slice of it, this fits., * Plan, design, install, configure, secure, maintain, and support the full Oracle RAC 19c environment on Exadata, plus Oracle Data Guard at the DR site * Administer and maintain Exadata clusters, including database and Oracle Grid Infrastructure upgrades * Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot the clustered environment using Oracle ASM Patching and security * Validate and implement quarterly patches on Exadata RAC servers (production and development) including security updates, coordinated with Oracle Professional Services * Apply the corresponding quarterly patch cycle to the Data Guard standby environment * Enable and support Oracle database encryption via Oracle Key Vault * Support the Unix and network security teams in monitoring OS-level security * Ensure all environment changes follow established change management policy Performance and availability * Analyze and monitor resource utilization; tune performance across all Oracle environments * Set up and monitor scheduled Oracle batch jobs * Configure and monitor system alerts supporting 24x7 availability Backup and disaster recovery * Perform database backups and test recovery plans using Veeam * Maintain DR configurations for Oracle Linux systems, run periodic DR tests on critical databases, and maintain DR documentation and procedures Operations and escalation * Liaise directly with Oracle and other vendors on critical technical issues * Follow outage communication protocol, file incident reports, escalate major issues to senior IT management * Respond to service desk tickets with timely follow-up and resolution * Provide technical support to systems development teams and business users * Maintain inventory of database environments and software assets ## Related Videos - [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) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [The Time Paradox: Building Timezone-Safe Python/Django Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1915-the-time-paradox-building-timezone-safe-python-django-applications) ## Related Articles - [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) - [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) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023)