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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Oracle Database Administrator / Oracle SME (Remote) - **Company:** Serigor Inc - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Cluster Analysis, Databases, System Configuration, Data Recovery, Database Schema, Monitoring of Systems, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Open Source Technology, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Recovery Manager (RMAN), Runbook, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, SolarWinds (Software), Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Servicenow - **Published:** September 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us008b99af5e9160c118902550533f32b5 ## About the Role * Minimum 8 years of Oracle Database administration experience. * Advanced Oracle Database administration and production-support experience. * Strong experience with Oracle Grid. * Strong experience with Oracle RMAN backup and recovery. * Strong PL/SQL scripting and development experience. * Experience creating and managing standalone and clustered Oracle databases. * Experience with Oracle installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching. * Experience with backup, restoration, database recovery, and maintenance. * Experience implementing and supporting HA/DR environments. * Strong Oracle performance-analysis and tuning experience. * Experience supporting on-premises and cloud database environments. * Experience troubleshooting database, server, connectivity, and application issues. * Experience with ServiceNow or a comparable IT service-management platform. * Experience with SolarWinds, Idera, or comparable monitoring tools. * Working knowledge of SQL Server, SQL Clustering, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, or MS Access. * Strong problem-solving, documentation, communication, and collaboration skills. * Ability to work independently and provide technical leadership. * Ability to work remotely and remain available through Microsoft Teams during assigned working hours. Certifications: Good to Have * Oracle Certified Professional certification. * Oracle Database Administrator certification. * Oracle Cloud Infrastructure certification. * Microsoft SQL Server or open-source database certification. * ITIL or ServiceNow certification. * Other relevant cloud-platform certification. ## Description We are seeking a Senior Oracle Database Administrator / Oracle SME to provide database administration, development, maintenance, monitoring, and production support across on-premises and cloud environments. The Oracle SME will support Oracle Database, Oracle Grid, Oracle RMAN, and PL/SQL environments. Responsibilities include database provisioning, backup and recovery, patching, performance tuning, HA/DR, incident resolution, and change management. Responsibilities: * Administer, configure, maintain, and support enterprise Oracle Database environments. * Create, configure, and maintain standalone and clustered Oracle databases. * Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and troubleshoot Oracle database software. * Support Oracle Grid infrastructure and associated clustered environments. * Configure, manage, monitor, and validate Oracle RMAN backup and recovery processes. * Develop and maintain PL/SQL scripts, packages, procedures, and database objects. * Perform daily troubleshooting, issue triage, system setup, and database configuration. * Monitor database availability, storage, capacity, performance, and system health. * Perform database, SQL statement, optimizer, and storage-performance tuning. * Design, implement, maintain, and test HA/DR solutions. * Support recovery exercises, planned failovers, patching, and server reboots. * Troubleshoot database, server, connectivity, application, and integration issues. * Assist application teams and users with building and configuring Oracle databases. * Manage incidents, service requests, and change requests using ServiceNow. * Execute Requests for Change related to ongoing database maintenance. * Resolve database-support tickets according to established service levels. * Use SolarWinds, Idera, or comparable tools for monitoring and capacity planning. * Lead complex production incidents and root-cause analysis. * Establish and maintain Oracle operating procedures, standards, and runbooks. * Collaborate with application, infrastructure, security, cloud, and business teams. * Provide technical guidance to other database administrators. * Prepare weekly reports covering support activities and accomplishments. * Participate in periodically scheduled after-hours maintenance and production support., Job Title: Mid-Level Oracle Database Administrator / Oracle DBA II Location: Remote (Client Address: 732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20401) Duration: 5 years Job … + 1 day ago + Apply easily, We have an exciting opportunity at the Department of State! 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