Oracle DBA Lead

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking an Oracle DBA Lead with a Technology Services Company. This is a 12+ month contract-to-hire position. This position is 100% remote with EST hours preferred.

Summary:
This position is responsible for all levels of database management: administration, maintenance, overall design and consulting. Position requires a broad exposure to database management systems, administration, security, performance and availability, usually for a number of database engines most popularly used in the industry. Promotions to this level are based on business need.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, designs, implements, and maintains complex database management infrastructure. Installs, configures, and maintains database management software and creates and administers databases.
• Consults with applications support staff, vendor representatives, and outside consultants on overall database implementation and performance optimization.
• Develops and documents database standards and procedures.
• Develops and maintains scripts used for database maintenance and monitoring.
• Monitors databases with regard to security, capacity, availability, and performance. Makes modifications to configuration or other tuning parameters in order to optimize efficiency and performance.
• Makes modifications to database configuration and objects to support normal database growth and application enhancements.
• Installs and configures database software and upgrades on multiple platforms.
• Designs and implements database backup and recovery procedures.
• Creates test and development databases. Creates and executes procedures to populate test and development databases.
• Manages database security and access changes.
• Performs upgrades to existing databases and develops procedures to migrate data and/or databases to new servers.
• Researches and tests new database software and tools.
• Stays abreast of industry and vendor trends affecting overall database utilization, and recommends strategic database architecture directions.
• All other duties and projects as assigned.

Education/Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics with a focus on computer technology and a minimum of eight years of experience in business, information technology, and databases, or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis, is required.
• Consideration will be given to an advanced degree in lieu of experience.
• Appropriate certifications required.
• Incumbent must effectively deal with the rapid technological and business change while maintaining enthusiasm and displaying sound judgment and common sense.

DB Skills that would be nice to have (understanding required):

• Oracle 11g-19c
• SQL Server 2008-2022
• Azure SQL
• PostGreSQL
• Oracle Data Guard
• Partitioning
• AWR
• ASM
• RMAN
• Transparent Database Encryption (TDE)
• SQL Server Always On Availability Groups (AOAG)
• SQL Query Store

Additional tasks:

• Capacity Planning
• DB License Management
• NERC/CIP/Gas SCADA Database Support
• SOX Controls, Procedures, and Sign Off
• CMDB Asset Management
• Database Patching Metrics
• Develop Automations (PowerShell, Linux Shell)
• Database Tuning
• Disaster Recovery Planning/Architecting
• Database Monitoring Planning
• Approvals
• SRS/AIM
• Service Now Change Approvals
• Infor Invoices

Pay range: up to 82.14 per hour.

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW)
ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed, and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website

ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.