Overview
On Site
Contract - Independent
Skills
Database Administration
Roadmaps
Windows PowerShell
Bash
Ansible
Terraform
Dashboard
Analytics
Problem Management
Collaboration
Accountability
Service Delivery
Backup
Recovery
Disaster Recovery
RPO
Vendor Relationships
Licensing
Reporting
KPI
SLA
Regulatory Compliance
Root Cause Analysis
Budget
Forecasting
Optimization
Computer Science
Information Systems
Oracle
OCI
OCP
ITIL
Leadership
Oracle RAC
Oracle Data Guard
Microsoft SQL Server
SQL Azure
Performance Tuning
Capacity Management
High Availability
Management
Cloud Computing
Database
MSP
Offshoring
Operational Excellence
DevOps
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Retail
Privacy
Marketing
Job Details
Location: Beverly, NJ
Description:
Job Title: DBA Manager
Location: Edgewater Park, NJ(Hybrid))
Employment Type: Perm role
A Day in the Life
Define and execute database strategies aligned with enterprise infrastructure and data roadmaps.
Oversee installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and tuning of Oracle (RAC, Data Guard) and SQL Server (Always On) environments.
Drive standardization, automation, and observability using tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, and Terraform.
Implement proactive alerting, dashboards, and analytics to ensure uptime, resilience, and performance.
Govern change, incident, and problem management processes consistent with ITIL practices.
Partner with Architecture, Security, and Application teams to maintain database standards, resilience, and compliance.
Collaborate with global MSP teams to ensure operational consistency, accountability, and excellence in service delivery.
Ensure backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions meet RTO/RPO targets.
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and licensing; track performance through SLAs, scorecards, and quarterly business reviews.
Develop and report on KPIs such as uptime, MTTR, SLA compliance, and capacity utilization.
Serve as escalation point for critical incidents and coordinate root cause analysis and permanent remediation.
Oversee budget planning, license forecasting, and operational cost optimization across on-prem, cloud, and MSP-managed platforms.
You'll Come With
Oracle (OCI or OCP), Microsoft SQL, ITIL Foundation, and/or cloud database certifications preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in database engineering and operations, including 3-5 years in a leadership role.
Proven expertise with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, and Azure SQL database environments.
Strong background in performance tuning, capacity planning, HA/DR design, and automation.
Experience managing hybrid/on-prem/cloud database infrastructures.
Demonstrated success in leading MSP and offshore teams to deliver operational excellence and project outcomes
Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment with sound judgment and composure under pressure.
Retail industry experience preferred
By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.
Contact:
This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Please apply with us today!
Description:
Job Title: DBA Manager
Location: Edgewater Park, NJ(Hybrid))
Employment Type: Perm role
A Day in the Life
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of Database Administrators (internal, contract, and offshore MSP resources).
Define and execute database strategies aligned with enterprise infrastructure and data roadmaps.
Oversee installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and tuning of Oracle (RAC, Data Guard) and SQL Server (Always On) environments.
Drive standardization, automation, and observability using tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, and Terraform.
Implement proactive alerting, dashboards, and analytics to ensure uptime, resilience, and performance.
Govern change, incident, and problem management processes consistent with ITIL practices.
Partner with Architecture, Security, and Application teams to maintain database standards, resilience, and compliance.
Collaborate with global MSP teams to ensure operational consistency, accountability, and excellence in service delivery.
Ensure backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions meet RTO/RPO targets.
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and licensing; track performance through SLAs, scorecards, and quarterly business reviews.
Develop and report on KPIs such as uptime, MTTR, SLA compliance, and capacity utilization.
Serve as escalation point for critical incidents and coordinate root cause analysis and permanent remediation.
Oversee budget planning, license forecasting, and operational cost optimization across on-prem, cloud, and MSP-managed platforms.
You'll Come With
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (required)
Oracle (OCI or OCP), Microsoft SQL, ITIL Foundation, and/or cloud database certifications preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in database engineering and operations, including 3-5 years in a leadership role.
Proven expertise with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, and Azure SQL database environments.
Strong background in performance tuning, capacity planning, HA/DR design, and automation.
Experience managing hybrid/on-prem/cloud database infrastructures.
Demonstrated success in leading MSP and offshore teams to deliver operational excellence and project outcomes
Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment with sound judgment and composure under pressure.
Retail industry experience preferred
By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.
Contact:
This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Please apply with us today!
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