Oracle Database Administrator

Job Title: Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) - Remote

Please note: Ascend Analytics is not able to offer visa sponsorships at this time.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to support and maintain Ascends on-premises Oracle environment while leading the strategic migration to Microsoft Azure. This role involves ensuring smooth daily operations—including hardware provisioning, performance tuning, and backup management—while also planning and executing the transition to cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Oracle RDBMS, cloud technologies, and DevOps practices, with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and security in both on-prem and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

Database Administration & Optimization

• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle RDBMS across development, testing, and production environments.
• Manage complex database storage structures, backups, and recovery strategies using tools such as Dell Modular Disk Storage Manager, Windows Disk Management, ASM Disk Manager, and DBCA.
• Administer database user accounts and roles, ensuring appropriate access controls and compliance with security policies.
• Regularly update and enforce database security protocols to protect sensitive data and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Refactor and automate database maintenance processes to improve performance, stability, and scalability.
• Manage the full lifecycle of Oracle databases—from disk provisioning and configuration to secure decommissioning.
• Document and streamline operational procedures to enable repeatable, error-free deployments and support knowledge transfer.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, analysts, and data scientists to support data-driven initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, contributing to design discussions and project planning.

Cloud Migration & Azure Integration

• Lead or support the planning, execution, and validation of Oracle database migrations from on-premises infrastructure to Microsoft Azure, including lift-and-shift, replatforming, or refactoring approaches.
• Work closely with Azure and Oracle teams to ensure seamless transition and integration of hosted services.
• Provision and manage Azure resources such as Virtual Machines, Azure Blob Storage, and networking components to support database workloads.
• Monitor and optimize database performance in Azure using tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Oracle Enterprise Manager.
• Implement and maintain security best practices for Oracle databases in Azure, including encryption, access controls, and compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Design and implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions using Azure-native services (e.g., Azure Site Recovery, Availability Sets, or Zones)
• Monitor and manage cloud resource usage to ensure cost-effective deployment and scaling of Oracle workloads in Azure.

DevOps & Automation

• Integrate DevOps practices into database administration, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and automated monitoring.
• Use tools like Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep to automate the provisioning and configuration of Azure infrastructure for Oracle databases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle on Azure Linux VMs, including patching, tuning, and backup strategies.
• Familiarity with Azure Migrate, Azure Database Migration Service, or third-party tools such Toad.
• Knowledge of Oracle licensing models in cloud environments.
• Experience with hybrid cloud architectures and networking between on-prem and Azure (e.g., VPN, ExpressRoute, Data Box).
• Certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.
• Have experience with DevOps and automation

Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 a generous quarterly bonus based on performance.

Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Ascend values our employees and often pays above industry average.

We offer flexible work hours in a relaxed environment with opportunities for advancement and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, dependent care spending account, and a 401(k) plan.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ascend Analytics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Ascend Analytics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@ascendanalytics.com.