Role: Senior Oracle DBA
Experience: 8+ Years
Work Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)
Project Duration: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire
***No Vendor Resumes please
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
.
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 securit
y.
Required Qualificati
- ons8+ years of experience as an Oracle DBA in enterprise environme
- ntsStrong expertise with Oracle 12c / 19c (or newer) in Linux/UNIX environme
- ntsHands-on experience wi
- th:Oracle RAC and Data Gu
- ardRMAN backup, recovery, and clon
- ingPerformance tuning tools (AWR, ASH, OEM, TKPR
- OF)SQL and PL/SQL optimizat
- ionExperience supporting 24x7, high-availability syst
- emsStrong understanding of database security, encryption, roles/privileges, and audit
- ingExperience working within change management / ITIL-aligned environme
- ntsStrong problem-solving skills and ability to operate in fast-paced, production environme
- ntsExcellent communication and collaboration ski
lls
Responsibili
tiesDatabase Administration & Architec
- tureDesign, install, configure, and maintain Oracle databases across development, test, and production environm
- entsManage database upgrades, patching, and migrations with minimal downtime and
- riskImplement and support high availability and disaster recovery solutions including RAC and Data G
uardPerformance & Optimiza
- tionMonitor and optimize database performance, including SQL and PL/SQL tuning, indexing, and schema de
- signAnalyze execution plans and system metrics to identify and resolve performance bottlen
- ecksPerform capacity planning for compute and storage to support scalabi
lityBackup, Recovery &
- ; DRDevelop and maintain RMAN backup and recovery strategies aligned with business and compliance requirem
- entsSupport disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution including failover and failback proced
- uresMaintain and improve recovery documentation and runb
ooksSecurity & Compli
- anceImplement database security controls including roles, privileges, encryption, and audi
- tingEnsure alignment with regulatory and compliance standards in a governed environ
- mentPartner with security and risk teams to address audit findings and strengthen cont
rolsProduction Support & Collabora
- tionSupport application releases, schema changes, and deployments in coordination with engineering t
- eamsProvide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for production incid
- entsParticipate in on-call rotation and support critical after-hours activities as ne
- ededCreate and maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, and operational stand
- ardsMentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing across t
eamsPreferred Qualificat
- ionsExperience supporting financial services or other regulated indust
- riesExposure to Oracle Exadata, OCI, or cloud-based Oracle environm
- entsExperience with automation or scripting (Shell, Python, Ansi
- ble)Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for database deploym
- entsRelevant certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (
OCP)