Database Administrator IV

Dexian DISYS
New York, NY, United States
8 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$207,126.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Backup Devices Cloud Computing Cloud Database Cloud Engineering Databases Continuous Integration Database Security Oracle Data Guard Linux Distributed Data Store
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Oracle Exadata Identity and Access Management Issue Tracking Systems Intrusion Detection and Prevention Oracle Databases Performance Tuning Recovery Manager (RMAN) Data Logging Scripting Google Cloud Cloud Platform System Multi-Cloud Performance Monitor Oracle Golden Gate

Job description

We are seeking a skilled database professional to serve as a Cloud Database Administrator specializing in Oracle database environments. The role involves designing, operating, and securing cloud-based Oracle database services, with a focus on implementing best practices for identity management, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring. The candidate will play a key role in maintaining secure, scalable, and auditable database operations, ensuring seamless integration across security, engineering, and operations teams., * Provision, configure, and maintain Oracle database servers (versions 19c and 23c) in a cloud environment, enforcing least privilege access through role assignments and security groups.

  • Manage database security using internal governance frameworks, including privileges for system administrators and support teams.
  • Develop and sustain baseline configurations for database security, including encryption, auditing, threat detection, and access controls.
  • Configure, optimize, and maintain high availability solutions such as Active Data Guard and Oracle Golden Gate for minimal lag and maximum resilience.
  • Perform database restores in lower environments using RMAN or logical export/import procedures.
  • Plan and document patching, diagnostics, and repair activities with secure media handling practices.
  • Configure native cloud monitoring and logging tools to ensure operational and access transparency.
  • Tune alerting systems to support audit readiness and operational oversight.
  • Govern elevated access, emergency workflows, and incident handling, ensuring compliance and security protocol adherence.
  • Collaborate effectively across teams to maintain comprehensive documentation and facilitate smooth operations., This role offers the chance to lead enterprise-scale Oracle database management in a cloud environment, with a focus on security and resilience. It provides flexibility with hybrid work arrangements, including onsite presence, and opportunities for professional growth through complex technical challenges. The position supports a dynamic environment where your expertise will ensure the organization maintains secure, efficient, and scalable database operations, with potential pathways to permanent employment.

Requirements

  • Over 10 years of experience with Oracle database administration in distributed data platform environments.
  • Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and managing secure Oracle database environments at enterprise scale.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud platform management, including resource tagging, configuration baselines, and inventory management.
  • Hands-on experience with oracle database versions 19c or higher, backups, restores, replication, and high availability solutions.
  • Familiarity with cloud-native monitoring, logging, and incident management workflows.
  • Ability to lead independently, managing capacity, performing troubleshooting, and executing with minimal supervision.
  • Experience with scripting and troubleshooting on Linux platforms.
  • Willingness to work onsite at least two days per week in designated locations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in multi-cloud environments (Azure, Google Cloud Platform, AWS).
  • Hands-on experience with Data Guard and solutions such as Exadata.
  • Knowledge of secure media handling for backups and exports.
  • Exposure to enterprise approval and incident/ticketing systems, integration, and CI/CD security guardrails.
  • Additional skills in performance tuning, security, compliance, and cloud automation workflows.

About the company

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. To learn more, please visit .

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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