Database Administrator -3

Job Title: Senior Oracle Database Administrator (Hybrid Cloud – OCI, AWS, On-Prem)

Candidate must be local, in Tennessee.

Position Summary:

As a Senior Oracle Database Administrator, you will be responsible for the architecture, administration, optimization, and security of enterprise Oracle database environments across a hybrid landscape including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle workloads hosted in AWS, and traditional on-premises systems. This role is critical to ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance of shared database platforms
supporting mission-critical applications. You will serve as a strategic partner to application teams, infrastructure, security, and data governance functions, driving modernization, automation, and operational
excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Enterprise Database Administration

·        Manage, monitor, and support Oracle database environments (11g through 23c) across OCI, AWS (EC2/RDS for Oracle), and on-prem platforms.

·        Administer multi-tenant architectures (CDB/PDB), RAC, and Data Guard configurations.

·        Ensure database uptime, availability, and performance meet enterprise SLAs. Cloud & Hybrid Architecture

·        Design and Manage Oracle deployments in OCI (Autonomous DB, Exadata Cloud Service, DB Systems).

·        Support Oracle databases running in AWS (EC2-hosted Oracle, RDS Oracle where applicable).

·        Implement hybrid connectivity strategies (VPN, Fast Connect, Direct Connect).

·        Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives (lift-and-shift, re-platforming).

·        Performance & Capacity Management

·        Proactively monitor performance using AWR, ASH, OEM, and cloud-native tools.

·        Tune SQL, PL/SQL, and database configurations for optimal performance.

·        Forecast capacity and storage growth across environments.

Backup, Recovery & High Availability:

·        Implement and manage RMAN backup strategies across hybrid environments.

·        Maintain and test disaster recovery solutions (Data Guard, Active Data Guard).

·        Ensure RPO/RTO targets are met and validated regularly.

Security & Compliance:

·        Enforce database security standards including encryption (TDE), patching, and access controls.

·        Partner with security and compliance teams to support audits and regulatory requirements.

·        Implement least-privilege access and database activity monitoring.

Automation & DevOps Enablement:

·        Develop automation using Shell, Python, Ansible, Terraform, or OCI Resource Manager.

·        Integrate database operations into CI/CD pipelines.

·        Standardize provisioning, patching, and configuration management.

·        AI Tool Integration: Proficiency in managing AI-powered database features and other LLM & #39;s

Data Governance & Quality Enablement:

·        Support enterprise data initiatives including data cataloging, lineage, and quality controls.

·        Ensure database environments align with governance standards and metadata management practices.

·        Collaborate with data engineering and analytics teams to optimize data accessibility.

Operational Excellence:

·        Provide 24/7 support as part of an on-call rotation.

·        Troubleshoot complex incidents and perform root cause analysis.

·        Maintain documentation, runbooks, and SOPs for database operations.

·        Proven ability to lead projects, work both independently and in a team environment, take ownership of projects from the beginning to the finish line.

·        Able to prioritize tasks and make adjustment as needed

Background:

·        Multiple years of hands-on enterprise Oracle database support

·        Strong SQL and PL/SQL background.

·        Good command of Linux Operating system (Redhat or Oracle) and Shell scripting

·        Deep understanding of ORACLE database concepts, including process, memory, storage, ASM management, DR and Cloud infrastructure.

Estimated Duration:

·        07/13/2026 - 12/31/2026

Work Schedule & Expectations:

·        Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM CST

 Position Location:

·        Hybrid-Candidate Must Be Local

Expenses Allowed:

·        No

Background Verification:

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