Senior Oracle Database Administrator local in Atlanta GA

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2

Skills

postgress
golden gate
RAC\
Data guard
SQL

Job Details

The Senior DBA will provide daily support and governance for critical enterprise databases across on-premise and cloud environments. This role requires strong initiative, professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask within a global 24/7 support model. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Oracle and SQL Server environments, high-availability solutions, and performance tuning.

Key Responsibilities

Database Support & Administration

  • Provide daily support for high-profile, mission-critical databases across on-prem and cloud platforms.
  • Implement technical procedures, standards, and security protocols for enterprise databases.
  • Design, develop, and maintain optimized databases for development, testing, and production.
  • Document design, accessibility, and maintenance procedures for databases and related processes.

High Availability & Disaster Recovery

  • Implement and maintain solutions for high availability, disaster recovery, and capacity management.
  • Manage Data Guard, RMAN backups, restore strategies, and RAC configurations.

Operational & Performance Tasks

  • Perform database patching, upgrade activities, and ongoing maintenance.
  • Conduct performance tuning of SQL queries and database workloads.
  • Monitor and support backups, restores, and replication processes.
  • Participate in a global 24/7 on-call rotation; must be available for weekend and off-hours work when needed.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent.
  • 12+ years as an Oracle Database Administrator.
  • 12+ years writing and tuning SQL.
  • 10+ years configuring/managing Oracle RAC.
  • 10+ years configuring/managing Data Guard.
  • 10+ years managing Oracle RMAN backups and restores.
  • 8+ years supporting high-profile, critical systems in a 24/7 global environment.
  • 6+ years with MS SQL Server.
  • 6+ years working in Azure, Google Cloud, or OCI.
  • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, load balancing, DNS).
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

  • Experience with Progress Database.
  • Experience with Oracle GoldenGate.
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