Oracle DBA

  • Monrovia, CA
  • Posted 7 hours ago | Updated 3 hours ago

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Golden gate
instant management
11g 12c 19c
cloud migration
backup and disaster recovery

Job Details

Job Details
Oracle DBA
Monrovia, CA (Hybrid)
Long Term Contract

Role Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to support a high-
availability client environment requiring 247 operations across Oracle and SQL
Server platforms. The Oracle DBA will be responsible for proactive monitoring,
maintenance, performance tuning, incident response, and close collaboration with
development and security teams. This role demands deep expertise in Oracle
technologies, operational discipline, and strong communication capabilities.

Key Responsibilities
Manage and support over 40+ Oracle databases, including Oracle Database
Appliance (ODA), alongside 100+ SQL Server instances
Implement and maintain performance monitoring using Oracle Enterprise
Manager (OEM 23c/23i), Spotlight, and other diagnostic tools
Lead and participate in incident management, including triage, root cause
analysis (RCA), resolution, and post-mortem documentation
Perform routine database health checks, backup & recovery using RMAN, Data
Guard, and GoldenGate
Establish and optimize alert thresholds, automate diagnostic workflows, and
minimize alert fatigue
Ensure database recovery readiness, support PCI/GDPR compliance, and
execute disaster recovery (DR) testing and failover procedures
Work closely with application development teams to review schema changes,
evaluate SQL performance, and support test environments
Leverage tools such as GitHub and CI/CD pipelines for version control of
PL/SQL code and deployment automation
Deliver regular reporting and KPI dashboards covering performance,
availability, and SLA adherence
Adhere to and enforce security best practices, including encryption, CyberArk
PAM integration, and vulnerability remediation

Key Qualifications
Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator
supporting both Oracle (11g/12c/19c) and SQL Server
Strong proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL tuning, index management, and
resolving performance bottlenecks
Hands-on experience with Oracle monitoring tools (OEM, Spotlight) and
integration with ticketing systems like JIRA
Familiarity with cloud and hybrid deployments, including Oracle Cloud and
Azure SQL
Solid understanding of security frameworks and compliance mandates (e.g.,
PCI, GDPR)
Proven experience with backup/recovery strategies, high availability (HA)
architecture, and disaster recovery
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively in
client-facing roles
Willingness to participate in a 247 on-call rotation

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