Senior Database Administrator

F2F Required

In-person interviews only, Hybrid role. Local candidates are only accepted.

Senior Database Administrator - Newark, NJ (Locals)

Experience: 15+ Years

Mandatory Skills: DBA, Exadata, Linux, Oracle, Oracle DBA, Oracle EBS R12, PL/SQL, RMAN, SQL

*** Only qualified Senior Oracle Database Administrator candidates currently located in the Trenton, NJ area will be considered due to the position requiring an onsite Presence***

Preferred Certifications:

·         Oracle certifications (OCP, OCM, OCI Architect)

Required Skills:

·         Oracle DBA experience (20 Years)

·         Experience upgrading Oracle databases from 11g to 19c (6 Years)

·         Expertise with Oracle Exadata (6 Years)

·         Experience supporting Oracle E-Business Suite R12 (6 Years)

·         Expert-level knowledge of RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, and OEM (6 Years)

·         Strong SQL, PL/SQL, and Linux skills (6 Years)

·         Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects (6 Years)

Preferred Skills:

·         Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures (6 Years) 

·         Familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, or cloud automation frameworks (6 Years)

·         Knowledge of WebLogic or SOA Suite (6 Years)

This role 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. 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. 

Job Duties:

·         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 from 11g 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

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

Thanks

Esther