Senior Database Administrator (ONLY local NJ can apply)

This role requires deep technical mastery of Oracle Exadata, Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), and complex Oracle database upgrades, including end-to-end migrations from 11g to 19c.

Local Candidates Only.

Onsite interview required.

You will serve as a senior technical authority, driving architectural decisions, mentoring DBAs, and leading strategic initiatives such as cloud migration to OCI, Exadata Cloud Service, and hybrid cloud deployments. This is a role for someone who thrives on solving the hardest database challenges and shaping the future of mission-critical data platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Architecture

• Lead the design and execution of enterprise-wide database modernization initiatives, including upgrades, consolidation, and cloud migration.
• Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance database solutions across on-prem Exadata and cloud platforms (OCI, ExaCS, ExaCC).
• Define database standards, best practices, and governance frameworks.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor to leadership on database strategy and technology roadmaps.

Database Upgrades & Modernization

• Own and lead full lifecycle Oracle upgrades from11g to 19c.
• Oversee large-scale database consolidation and platform refreshes.
• Ensure minimal downtime and high reliability during major upgrade and migration events.

Cloud Migration & Hybrid Architecture

• Lead the migration of on-prem Oracle workloads to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Design hybrid architectures integrating on-prem Exadata with cloud-based services.
• Develop migration runbooks, automation scripts, and repeatable patterns for cloud adoption.

Exadata & E-Business Suite Expertise

• Provide senior-level support for Oracle Exadata, including storage cells, compute nodes, and performance tuning.
• Oversee Oracle E-Business Suite R12 database operations.
• Troubleshoot complex performance issues across Exadata, RAC, ASM, and EBS environments.

Performance Engineering & Optimization

• Lead advanced performance tuning efforts using AWR, ASH, ADDM, and SQL tuning.
• Optimize high-volume OLTP and batch workloads.
• Resolve deep-rooted performance bottlenecks across SQL, PL/SQL, storage, and system layers.

High Availability, DR & Security

• Architect and maintain enterprise-grade HA/DR solutions using Data Guard and Active Data Guard.
• Ensure compliance with security standards, encryption, auditing, and regulatory frameworks.
• Lead incident response for critical production issues.

Automation & Engineering Excellence

• Build automation frameworks using Shell, Python, Ansible, or Terraform.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines for database deployments.
• Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Mentor junior and mid-level DBAs.
• Partner with application teams, infrastructure engineers, and cloud architects.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 20+ years of hands-on Oracle DBA experience.
• Extensive experience upgrading Oracle databases from 11g to 19c.
• Deep expertise with Oracle Exadata.
• Strong experience supporting Oracle E-Business Suite R12.
• Proven experience leading cloud migration initiatives.
• Expert-level knowledge of RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, and OEM.
• Strong SQL, PL/SQL, and Linux skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures.
• Familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, or cloud automation frameworks.
• Knowledge of WebLogic or SOA Suite.
• Oracle certifications (OCP, OCM, OCI Architect).

Soft Skills

• Strategic thinker with strong architectural instincts.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence across teams.
• Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ownership mindset focused on reliability and innovation.