Oracle DBA

Hiring: W2 Candidates Only

Visa: Open to any visa type with valid work authorization in the USA

Description

Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Independently perform a variety of complicated tasks.

Work with a team of Oracle/SQLServer DBAs.

Communicate clearly and effectively, both speaking and in writing.

Perform installations of database related software. (including database upgrades and patching).

Monitor databases to maintain/ensure database uptime and availability.

Troubleshoot application/database issues related to connectivity, access, security and etc.

Tune long running SQL using AWR/ASH/ADDM/Profiler and etc.

Review & refine existing database tasks and processes to better align with agency/group priorities.

Perform database migrations between multiple release of Oracle12c,19c and 21c using data pump export/import, RMAN database duplication procedures.

.Working Experience in OCI/ Exadata Design, Migration and Administrative support

Leverage & utilize cron and O/S scripting in support of database maintenance/diagnosis/support.

Review the existing database implementation and propose, execute, and/or direct necessary changes.

The successful candidate will be capable of performing an analysis of the effectiveness of the existing system and clearly communicate reasoned justification for continuance and update, or alternative approaches.

Qualifications:

Over 5 years of experience in maintaining/supporting Oracle databases.

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems with strong technical experience or other applicable and/or equivalent skills, knowledge and/or work history.

Demonstrated experience in communicating effectively using standard requirements and design artifacts.

Desired knowledge of and experience with the following technologies:

Oracle Database and Grid Infrastructure installation and upgrade versions 12c, 19c.

- Oracle database configuration reviews, audits and troubleshooting on versions 12c 19c for all

platforms supported by Oracle.

- Expert knowledge on Backup and Recovery solutions with RMAN, as well as logical backups and

backup scripting.

- Advanced performance tuning skills with expertise on Oracle performance analysis tools such as ASH

and AWR along with SQL Plan Baselines, SQL Profiles

- Good understanding of latest DB new features and ability in applying them to provide a measurable

value on clients systems.

- Experience with Exadata deployments,managing and maintaining Exadata/OCI environments

- Knowledge and experience of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Exadata Cloud Service

Preferred Experience:

Exadata / OCI Administration

Migrating DBs from OnPrem to OCI Exadata

Advanced database/SQL tuning concepts, DevOPS, CI/CD

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position requires a fingerprint-based background check.

The successful contractor will be required to continue education at own expense to stay.