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# Senior Oracle DBA

- **Company:** Enterprise Engineering, Inc.
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $114,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Bash Shell, Business Software, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Databases, Database Security, Oracle Data Guard, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Oracle Exadata, Failover, Python (Programming Language), Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Oracle Rac, Performance Tuning, Ansible, Recovery Manager (RMAN), SQL Databases, Backup and Restore, Scripting, System Availability, Database Performance, Indexer, Backend, Api Design, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
- **Published:** June 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usc08214d7d2fddb4f11d2bf3b2a63c7b5

## About the Role

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity , offering the potential to transition into a full-time position based on performance and business needs. The ideal candidate is a hands-on Oracle expert with deep experience in high-availability environments, performance tuning, and database security., * 8+ years of experience as an Oracle DBA in enterprise environments

 * Strong expertise with Oracle 12c / 19c (or newer) in Linux/UNIX environments
 * Hands-on experience with:

 * Oracle RAC and Data Guard
 * RMAN backup, recovery, and cloning
 * Performance tuning tools (AWR, ASH, OEM, TKPROF)
 * SQL and PL/SQL optimization
 * Experience supporting 24x7, high-availability systems
 * Strong understanding of database security, encryption, roles/privileges, and auditing
 * Experience working within change management / ITIL-aligned environments
 * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate in fast-paced, production environments
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills, * Experience supporting financial services or other regulated industries
 * Exposure to Oracle Exadata, OCI, or cloud-based Oracle environments
 * Experience with automation or scripting (Shell, Python, Ansible)
 * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for database deployments
 * Relevant certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)

## Description

The Opportunity: We are seeking a Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to design, implement, and support our client's mission-critical Oracle database environments within a highly regulated, enterprise setting. This role focuses on ensuring high availability, performance optimization, and secure database operations supporting critical business applications., Database Administration & Architecture

 * Design, install, configure, and maintain Oracle databases across development, test, and production environments
 * Manage database upgrades, patching, and migrations with minimal downtime and risk
 * Implement and support high availability and disaster recovery solutions including RAC and Data Guard

Performance & Optimization

 * Monitor and optimize database performance, including SQL and PL/SQL tuning, indexing, and schema design
 * Analyze execution plans and system metrics to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
 * Perform capacity planning for compute and storage to support scalability

Backup, Recovery & DR

 * Develop and maintain RMAN backup and recovery strategies aligned with business and compliance requirements
 * Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution including failover and failback procedures
 * Maintain and improve recovery documentation and runbooks

Security & Compliance

 * Implement database security controls including roles, privileges, encryption, and auditing
 * Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance standards in a governed environment
 * Partner with security and risk teams to address audit findings and strengthen controls

Production Support & Collaboration

 * Support application releases, schema changes, and deployments in coordination with engineering teams
 * Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for production incidents
 * Participate in on-call rotation and support critical after-hours activities as needed
 * Create and maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, and operational standards
 * Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing across teams


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