Please update the resume Senior Oracle DBA (Oracle 19c/23ai) – Remote
Client: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
Location: Remote (Preference for candidates local to Austin, TX)
Pay Rate: $60–$70/hr
Position Overview
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking an experienced Senior Operational Oracle DBA to support critical enterprise database environments that enable multiple concurrent ERP implementations, upgrades, and ETL operations.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, securing, tuning, and upgrading Oracle database environments while ensuring high availability, disaster recovery readiness, and compliance with security standards. This role requires strong hands-on expertise with Oracle Database Administration, Grid Infrastructure, performance tuning, and database upgrade projects.
Note: This position may require work outside standard business hours based on project and maintenance activities.
Key Responsibilities
Oracle Database Administration
- Administer, monitor, and maintain Oracle Database environments (Oracle 19c and higher).
- Plan and execute database upgrades, including Oracle 19c to Oracle 23ai migrations.
- Install, configure, patch, and support Oracle database software and related infrastructure.
- Ensure database stability, availability, and scalability across multiple environments.
Infrastructure & High Availability
- Configure and maintain Oracle Grid Infrastructure, including ASM and Clusterware.
- Manage High Availability solutions such as Oracle GoldenGate and Active Data Guard.
- Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.
- Perform backup, recovery, and database restoration activities.
Performance & Security
- Monitor database performance and conduct advanced performance tuning.
- Analyze database workloads and implement optimization strategies.
- Ensure compliance with security standards and vulnerability remediation requirements.
- Implement and maintain database security controls and access management.
Data Architecture & Development Support
- Design and maintain logical and physical data models.
- Support ETL environments and data integration processes.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using Linux shell scripting and SQL.
- Assist application development teams with database design and optimization.
Governance & Support
- Maintain data dictionaries, database standards, and documentation.
- Evaluate requests for new data elements and system enhancements.
- Collaborate with developers, analysts, and business stakeholders on database-related initiatives.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for database issues.
Accessibility Compliance
- Support compliance with Texas EIR Accessibility Standards.
- Ensure database administration interfaces and data reporting solutions meet accessibility requirements.
- Assist users when accessibility-related issues impact data access or reporting.
Required Qualifications
Experience | Requirement |
|---|
8+ Years | Oracle Database Administration (Oracle 19c or higher) |
8+ Years | Oracle Grid Infrastructure (ASM, Clusterware) |
8+ Years | High Availability Technologies (GoldenGate, Active Data Guard) |
8+ Years | Advanced Linux Shell Scripting and SQL |
Strong Experience | Oracle Database Performance Tuning |
Strong Experience | Database Upgrades, Patching, and Maintenance |
Strong Experience | Backup, Recovery, and Disaster Recovery Planning |
Preferred Qualifications
Experience | Requirement |
4+ Years | Public Sector Experience (Federal, State, or Local Government) |
2+ Years | Experience working with Hosting Vendors |
2+ Years | Oracle PeopleSoft Administration and Support |
Preferred | Experience supporting ERP implementations and upgrades |
Preferred | Oracle 23ai upgrade experience |
Required Technical Skills
- Oracle Database 19c/23ai
- Oracle Grid Infrastructure (ASM, RAC, Clusterware)
- Oracle GoldenGate
- Oracle Active Data Guard
- Linux Administration
- Shell Scripting
- SQL & PL/SQL
- Database Performance Tuning
- Backup & Recovery
- Disaster Recovery
- ETL Environment Support
- Database Security & Compliance
Additional Information
- Remote opportunity with preference for candidates located in or near Austin, Texas.
- Potential future hybrid schedule if business needs require onsite support.
- Candidates will undergo a pre-employment security review as part of the hiring process.
- Must be willing to support maintenance activities during evenings, weekends, or off-hours when required.
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