Oracle DBA

• Our direct client is looking for an experienced Oracle database administrator to help migrate and support multiple very large Oracle databased from on-premises to Azure Cloud.
• In this role, you will also be responsible for the installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance all Oracle databases running on Linux platform.
• Your expertise will ensure the optimal performance, availability, integrity, and security of our critical data infrastructure.
• You will be required to work closely internal groups, external clients, and application developers.

What you will do:

• Demonstrate advanced skills in Oracle utilities AWR, ASH, ADDM and OS Watcher; strong knowledge of OEM management and administration; proficient in problem diagnosis, shell scripting, performance monitoring and tuning and database backup and recovery.
• Experienced with DMS (Database Migration Services) tools to migrate Oracle databases from On-premises to Cloud.
• Configure, administer, and implement complex database infrastructures, multiple replication technologies, multi-directional flows, and other high availability architectural topologies. Must have strong SME experience in both Golden Gate and Oracle Data Guard.
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics and allocate database resources to achieve optimum database performance.
• Perform fail-over testing, patching, upgrades and demonstrate knowledge of storage, encryption, security, and Azure cloud.
• Participate in 24x7 on call support for production databases.
• Test, validate and implement performance and resource optimization improvements in consultation with Azure Infrastructure Operation team.
• Working knowledge of backup and recovery tools for Oracle databases, specifically within Azure.
• Perform root cause analysis of production-related database issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent is preferred.
• 5+ years Oracle Database Administration experience with administering and supporting multiple Oracle databases on Windows/UNIX/Linux platform.
• Strong familiarity with implementation of Oracle in the AZURE cloud.
• Experience with Oracle 19c, ASM, Grid Infrastructure, Golden Gate, Data Guard, RMAN, OS Watcher, Azure Data Studio, SQL Plus, OEM, AWR, ASH, ADDM, SQL
• Experience in managing, tuning, monitoring, and securing Oracle databases.
• 2-3-year experience working in Azure is highly preferred.
• 3-year experience with conducting performance tuning, backup/recovery, scalability/capacity planning, and UNIX shell scripting
• Agile values & principles

What would be great to have:

• Azure certifications such as AZ-300, AZ-301, or AZ-303 are a plus.
• Master’s degree in technology is a plus.
• Microsoft security certifications are a plus.
• Architecture level experience with other major public cloud providers is beneficial.
• Familiarity with FISMA HIGH, FedRAMP HIGH, and/or Zero Trust Architecture is strongly preferred.