Oracle Database Administrator

Description
About PMA
Put your experience and talents to work in a role with a unique company - the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA). PMA is a non-profit mutual benefit corporation that serves as a multi-employer collective bargaining agent for approximately 75 shipping lines, stevedore companies and marine terminal operators at California, Oregon and Washington ports. West Coast port operations (including non-containerized cargo such as bulk and autos) now support 9 million U.S. jobs and contribute 12.5 percent of the U.S. GDP.
PMA's primary purpose is to negotiate and administer labor contracts with the International Longshore & Warehouse Union on behalf of the Association's member companies, as well as administrating payroll and certain benefits. Our headquarters and administrative office is located in San Francisco, California, with area offices in Southern California (Long Beach, with satellite offices in Port Hueneme and San Diego) and the Pacific Northwest (Portland, Oregon and Seattle and Tacoma, Washington) in addition to Northern California (Oakland).
Position Summary
We are seeking a seasoned Oracle Database and Applications Administrator to join our IT team. This role requires deep experience managing Oracle systems in a Linux environment. You will be responsible for maintaining the performance, reliability, and security of PMA's Oracle infrastructure-including Oracle RAC databases, EBS applications, and supporting systems. In addition to day-to-day operations, this position works closely with internal developers and business users to support evolving IT needs.
Please note: Candidates must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area (or willing to relocate) and legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Administer Oracle 19c RAC databases and Oracle EBS Applications (12.1/12.2: HR, Financials, Payroll), ensuring 24/7 availability.
Manage Oracle WebCenter Content and other middleware applications.
Administer Oracle Engineered Systems (Exadata), Oracle App Servers, and Red Hat Linux servers/VMs running Tomcat, WebLogic, ORDS APEX, and other services.
Handle database user management, backup/recovery using RMAN and filesystem tools.
Manage Data Guard Standbys and perform environment cloning for QA/Dev.
Conduct installations, patching, and upgrades for Oracle databases and applications.
Monitor and tune database and application performance.
Install and maintain Oracle clients and development tools on user machines.
Write utilities and scripts for automation, system health, and reporting.
Collaborate with developers for release management and custom code implementation.
Implement security protocols including encryption, obfuscation, and SSL.
Document procedures and manage operations playbooks.
Coordinate maintenance events (patches, upgrades, etc.).
Support audits by preparing documentation and evidence of compliance.
Work with vendors (Oracle, Red Hat, EMC, VMware, Nutanix) for issue resolution.
Provide support for business-critical applications outside the Oracle ecosystem.
Top Skills Details
Oracle, Oracle 19s, Oracle EBS, Database Administrator, Linux, Oracle database, shell script
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Nice to Have
Familiarity with multi-tenancy (CDB/PDB) architecture.
Experience with Oracle Cloud Platform preferred.
Understanding of database security, replication, encryption, and data masking.
Excellent verbal/written communication skills and documentation practices.
Oracle certifications and experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager are a plus.
Backup and DR knowledge using EMC, CommVault; virtualization with VMware/Nutanix preferred.
Experience Level
Expert Level
*This posting is for an existing vacancy
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Leandro, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in San Leandro,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 12, 2026.
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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.