Oracle Database Administrator

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JOB DETAILS:

Position: Senior Oracle Database Administrator

JOB REF#: 44823

Duration: 6 Months (Contract)

Location: HYBRID - Nashville, TN 37243

Pay Rate: $64.50 (W2 only) or $70.00 (INCORPORATED), (Not accepting 1099 or C2C)

** LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY!! - HYBRID role, must be able to work ONSITE each week **

HOURS: MON-FRI 8AM-4:30PM

Seeking a Senior Oracle Database Administrator responsible for the architecture, administration, optimization, and security of enterprise Oracle database environments across a hybrid infrastructure, including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle workloads hosted in AWS, and traditional on-premises systems. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the high availability, performance, scalability, and compliance of shared database platforms supporting mission-critical applications. They will collaborate with application teams, infrastructure, security, and data governance teams to drive database modernization, automation, and operational excellence.

Enterprise Database Administration:

· Manage, monitor, and support Oracle database environments (11g through 23c) across OCI, AWS (EC2/RDS for Oracle), and on-prem platforms.

· Administer multi-tenant architectures (CDB/PDB), RAC, and Data Guard configurations.

· Ensure database uptime, availability, and performance meet enterprise SLAs.

Cloud & Hybrid Architecture:

· Design and manage Oracle deployments in OCI (Autonomous DB, Exadata Cloud Service, DB Systems).

· Support Oracle databases running in AWS (EC2-hosted Oracle, RDS Oracle where applicable).

· Implement hybrid connectivity strategies (VPN, FastConnect, Direct Connect).

· Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives (lift-and-shift, re-platforming).

Performance & Capacity Management:

· Proactively monitor performance using AWR, ASH, OEM, and cloud-native tools.

· Tune SQL, PL/SQL, and database configurations for optimal performance.

· Forecast capacity and storage growth across environments.

Backup, Recovery & High Availability:

· Implement and manage RMAN backup strategies across hybrid environments.

· Maintain and test disaster recovery solutions (Data Guard, Active Data Guard).

· Ensure RPO/RTO targets are met and validated regularly.

Security & Compliance:

· Enforce database security standards including encryption (TDE), patching, and access controls.

· Partner with security and compliance teams to support audits and regulatory requirements.

· Implement least-privilege access and database activity monitoring.

Automation & DevOps Enablement:

· Develop automation using Shell, Python, Ansible, Terraform, or OCI Resource Manager.

· Integrate database operations into CI/CD pipelines.

· Standardize provisioning, patching, and configuration management.

· AI Tool Integration: Proficiency in managing AI-powered database features

Data Governance & Quality Enablement:

· Support enterprise data initiatives including data cataloging, lineage, and quality controls.

· Ensure database environments align with governance standards and metadata management practices.

· Collaborate with data engineering and analytics teams to optimize data accessibility.

Operational Excellence:

· Provide 24/7 support as part of an on-call rotation.

· Troubleshoot complex incidents and perform root cause analysis.

· Maintain documentation, runbooks, and SOPs for database operations.

· Proven ability to lead projects, work both independently and in a team environment, take ownership of projects from the beginning to the finish line.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

**MUST BE LOCAL, Able to work onsite each week**

· 4 years of hands-on experience providing enterprise level Oracle database support and administration.

· Strong understanding of Oracle database architecture and concepts, including database processes, memory management, storage, ASM administration, disaster recovery (DR), and cloud infrastructure.

· Provided architecture, administration, optimization, and security of enterprise Oracle database environments across a hybrid infrastructure, including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle workloads hosted in AWS, and traditional on-premises systems.

· Experience ensuring the high availability, performance, scalability, and compliance of shared database platforms supporting mission-critical applications.

· Strong SQL and PL/SQL development and troubleshooting experience.

· Proficiency with Linux operating systems (Red Hat Enterprise Linux or Oracle Linux) and shell scripting.

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Calance Benefits Offerings:

- EPO/PPO Medical Plans

- HMO/PPO Dental programs

- Vision - VSP (Vision Plan Summary)

- 401K Retirement vesting program (VOYA)

- Paid Bi-Weekly/Direct Deposit

- Flex Spending Plan

- Voluntary Life, AD&D, STD or LTD plans

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