OCI Database Architecture & Operations: Design, deploy, configure, and maintain Oracle Database Cloud Services (DBCS), Autonomous Database (ADW/ATP), and Exadata Cloud Service (ExaCS) on OCI.
High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Architectural design and operational management of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions using Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) and Oracle Data Guard / Active Data Guard.
Complex Database Migrations: Lead end-to-end cloud migrations of enterprise on-premises Oracle databases (11g/12c/19c/21c/23c) to OCI using Zero Downtime Migration (ZDM), Oracle GoldenGate, RMAN, and Data Pump.
Advanced Performance Tuning: Diagnose, isolate, and resolve complex database performance issues using AWR, ASH, ADDM, Execution Plans, SQL Tuning Advisor, and OCI Observability & Management suite.
Backup, Recovery & Data Protection: Maintain robust backup/recovery strategies via Oracle RMAN integrated with OCI Object Storage for point-in-time recovery, compliance, and disaster testing.
Security & Compliance: Enforce enterprise database security standards, including Oracle Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), Database Vault, Data Masking, Audit Vault, IAM integration, and CPU/RU patch management.
Automation & Infrastructure as Code: Automate database deployment, provisioning, and operational runbooks using Terraform (OCI Provider), Ansible, and Python/Bash scripting.
Cost & Capacity Optimization: Manage OCI OCPU auto-scaling, resource allocation, and storage parameters to optimize compute performance and cloud expenditure.
On-Site & Escalation Support: Provide hands-on database support, work closely with local infrastructure engineering teams in Gaithersburg, MD, and serve as the senior escalation point for critical database incidents and root cause analysis (RCA).
Total Experience: 10+ years of hands-on experience as an Oracle Database Administrator in large-scale enterprise environments.
OCI Specialty: 3+ years of dedicated experience managing Oracle databases on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
Location & Work Mode: Must be based near or willing to commute on-site to our Gaithersburg, MD location.
Core Oracle Expertise: Expert-level mastery of Oracle Database architecture (19c/21c/23c), Multitenant architecture (CDB/PDB), Oracle RAC, Active Data Guard, RMAN, and Data Pump.
OCI Infrastructure Knowledge: Deep experience with OCI Database Services (Base Database Service, Exadata Cloud Service, Autonomous Transaction Processing / Autonomous Data Warehouse).
Migration & Replication: Proven track record of executing low-downtime/zero-downtime migrations using Oracle GoldenGate, RMAN cross-platform transport, or Oracle ZDM.
IaC & Automation: Strong practical scripting skills using Terraform for OCI provisioning alongside Python or Bash.
Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (as a direct W2 employee or as an incorporated 1099 contractor).
