Position: Senior Oracle Exadata Database Administrator
Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid)
Duration: Full Time
Rate: $ Open/Year
Experience Level # 15 + Years
Job Description:
We are seeking a seasoned Oracle Exadata DBA with 15-16+ years of hands-on experience managing large-scale, mission-critical Oracle database environments. The ideal candidate has deep expertise administering multi-node RAC clusters on Exadata, handling databases at multi-terabyte scale, and driving performance, availability, and recoverability for enterprise production systems. Experience in the banking/financial services domain is a strong plus.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Administer, monitor, and support Oracle Exadata Database Machine environments (X8/X9/X10 or equivalent) across production, DR, and non-production tiers
Manage multi-node RAC clusters - instance/node addition-removal, interconnect and ASM configuration, load balancing, and failover validation
Own performance tuning and capacity planning for databases exceeding multiple terabytes, including SQL tuning, AWR/ASH analysis, Smart Scan/storage cell optimization, and I/O resource management (IORM)
Lead backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategy using RMAN and Data Guard, including regular DR drills and recovery time/point objective (RTO/RPO) validation
Plan and execute Exadata patching (storage cell, compute node, GI, database homes), quarterly bundle patches, and version upgrades with minimal downtime
Drive high availability architecture decisions - RAC, Data Guard, Golden Gate (if applicable) - to meet enterprise uptime SLAs
Implement and maintain database security, auditing, and compliance controls appropriate for regulated environments
Troubleshoot complex production issues (performance degradation, node evictions, storage cell faults, interconnect issues) with vendor (Oracle Support) engagement as needed
Partner with infrastructure, storage, and network teams on Exadata capacity expansion, hardware refresh, and migration projects
Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to runbooks, standard operating procedures, and knowledge transfer documentation
Participate in on-call rotation and support critical incident/change management processes
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
15-16+ years of Oracle DBA experience, with a significant portion on Exadata/Engineered Systems
Proven experience managing databases at multi-terabyte scale in production
Strong hands-on expertise with Oracle RAC in multi-node cluster configurations
Deep knowledge of Oracle ASM, Grid Infrastructure, RMAN, Data Guard
Strong performance tuning skills (SQL, instance-level, Exadata-specific: Smart Scan, Storage Indexes, Hybrid Columnar Compression, IORM)
Experience with Exadata patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management
Solid understanding of Linux administration as it relates to Oracle database environments
Experience with Oracle 19c (and/or 21c) is expected
Strong incident management and root-cause analysis skills for high-severity production issues
Excellent communication skills - able to work directly with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams
PREFERRED / GOOD TO HAVE
Experience supporting banking, financial services, or other highly regulated environments
Exposure to Oracle Golden Gate, OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure), or Exadata Cloud@Customer
Oracle certifications (OCP/OCE - RAC and Exadata specialization)
Experience with Enterprise Manager Cloud Control (OEM) for monitoring and administration
Familiarity with ITIL-based change/incident/problem management processes
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