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# Senior Oracle Database Administrator

- **Company:** State of Indiana
- **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $70,122
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Data Integrity, Relational Databases, Database Security, Oracle Data Guard, Dimensional Modeling, Disaster Recovery, Citrix Systems, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Oracle Rac, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Recovery Manager (RMAN), Virtualization Technology, Backup and Restore, Oracle Enterprise Manager, System Availability, Database Optimization, Database Performance, Indexer, Vmware
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d0aa43633b58700c

## About the Role

* Self-starter with excellent communication skills.
 * Ability to work seamlessly in a team environment including DBA team, developers, and systems owners.
 * Strong knowledge and skills working with Oracle versions 11gR1/2, 12c, and 19c in a Microsoft Windows and Linus environment.
 * Strong understanding of database architecture and performance tuning.
 * Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware and Citrix.
 * Experience with Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN).
 * Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

A degree is not required. However, at least 7+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

## Description

The Senior Oracle Database Administrator ensures data integrity, security, and stability of Oracle databases. You will provide the knowledge needed to maintain and support current technologies and promote future growth within the Oracle Database stack. You will monitor and tune database performance to ensure data is appropriately protected via database backup and related strategies. The Administrator loads, or assists in loading, database software, upgrades, and patches. You will assist with evaluating and selecting infrastructure components and provide operation support for the database, ensuring data integrity, availability, and performance., * Lead the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of complex database systems to ensure high availability and quality.

 * Develop and implement strategies for database performance tuning, and optimization of database systems, including indexing, query optimization, and resource management.
 * Develop, manage, and enhance backup and recovery strategies to protect data integrity and availability.
 * Implement and enforce robust database security measures, including access controls and monitoring for potential security breaches.
 * Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across databases through regular audits, validations, and quality checks.
 * Provide advanced support to end-users, diagnose and resolve complex database-related issues on database-related issues and queries.
 * Create and maintain detailed documentation of database configurations, policies, and procedures.
 * Work closely with developers, system administrators, IT staff, and other stakeholders to design and implement new database-related projects and initiatives
 * Ensure compliance with database vendor license agreements and industry regulations.
 * Provide guidance and mentorship to junior database administrators and other IT staff.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

Required:

 * Expert in administering multi-terabyte, 24x7 uptime Oracle databases as a Systems/Infrastructure Database Administrator.

Expertise in:

 * Software and utilities related to supported DBMS such as Reorg, Backup, Recovery. Load, and Unload.
 * Capacity planning and disaster recovery.
 * Relational databases and data warehouse design techniques and dimensional modeling processes.
 * Features such as Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC), Automatic Storage Movement (ASM), Active Data Guard, Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), and Golden Gate replication.