Job Title: Oracle Database Administrator (Oracle, Multi-Cloud)
Remote
6 Months + Contract Position
Key Skills : migration to Cloud AWS or Azure
Job Summary :
As a Senior Database Administrator specializing in Oracle Database Management within
multi-cloud environments (AWS and Azure), you will play a critical role in deploying,
managing, and optimizing Oracle databases across complex infrastructures.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Expertise & Advisory :
- Administer and optimize Oracle databases in multi-cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration with AWS and Azure services.
- Provide expert guidance on Oracle database architecture, storage, partitioning, sharding, and high-availability configurations (RAC and Data Guard).
- Oversee Day 2 operations, including advanced performance tuning, proactive monitoring, database patching, backup and recovery strategies, and security hardening.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex database issues, ensuring root cause analysis and timely resolution.
- Stay updated on emerging database technologies, cloud-native tools, and Oracle advancements to recommend modern solutions to clients.
Day 2 Operations Management :
- Manage the lifecycle of Oracle databases, including installations, upgrades, and patch management, ensuring zero or minimal downtime.
- Implement and maintain high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) setups, suchas Oracle Data Guard and GoldenGate replication, across cloud platforms.
- Design and implement robust monitoring solutions using tools like Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), CloudWatch, or custom scripts for multi-cloud environments.
- Perform capacity planning, resource allocation, and optimization to maintain database scalability and cost efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with security standards, enforcing database encryption, auditing, and user privilege management.
Database Migration Management :
- Lead large-scale database migration projects, including on-prem to cloud and inter-cloud migrations, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Develop detailed migration plans, leveraging tools like RMAN, Oracle Data Pump, Data Guard, and GoldenGate for secure and efficient transitions.
- Manage dependencies, network configurations, and post-migration performance validation to deliver smooth migrations.
Automation and Scripting :
- Create and maintain automation scripts for database provisioning, patching, and routine maintenance using Bash, Python, or Ansible.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform or CloudFormation to streamline deployment of database resources in cloud environments.
- Optimize operational workflows by integrating automated alerts, health checks, and backup strategies.
Support & Escalation Management :
- Take ownership of complex technical escalations, managing issues through to resolution in collaboration with engineering and support teams.
- Establish and maintain SLAs for database uptime, performance, and recovery, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Train and mentor junior DBAs, enabling skill development and ensuring adherence to best practices.
Client Relationship Management :
- Act as a trusted advisor and technical expert for assigned clients, fostering relationships built on credibility and proficiency.
- Conduct periodic reviews to understand client goals, database infrastructure, operational challenges, and cloud architecture needs.
- Represent client requirements internally to engineering and product teams, ensuring alignment with technical priorities.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in Oracle Database Administration, including high availability, replication, and performance tuning in enterprise-scale environments.
- Proven experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS and Azure), including database deployment, migration, and management.
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