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Oracle Database Administrator

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Richmond, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026
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Our government client is looking for an Oracle Database Administrator on an onsite 6 months renewable contract role in Richmond, VA.

Position – Oracle Database Administrator

About The Role

  • 10 years of hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and related technologies:
  • Oracle Application Express 18 and higher(APEX)
  • Oracle Rest Data Services 22 and higher (ORDS)
  • Oracle WebLogic Server 14(both fusion middleware and weblogic suite)
  • Oracle Database 19c and 26ai
  • Container Database (CDB) and Pluggable Database (PDB)
  • Experience with upgrading Oracle Database from 19c to 26ai
  • Proficiency in Linux/Unix, including shell scripting
  • PDB cloning
  • RMAN and backup/recovery procedures
  • WebLogic administration(patching/maintenance)
  • Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) 24ai
  • PSU Patching oracle db using Fleet Management Tool
  • Experience with DBaaS in OCI
  • Proficiency in Gitlab and Ansible scripting
  • Oracle dataguard

Additional Requirements:

  • Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and architecture
  • Ability to design and implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions
  • Experience with Oracle OEM Cloud Control for monitoring and management
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and JavaScript
  • In-depth knowledge of database security best practices
  • Expertise in performance tuning and optimization
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities
  • Ability to provide 24/7 support and troubleshoot critical issues

Desirable Skills:

  • Certification in Oracle technologies such as OCIP, OCP, or OCE
  • Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI
  • Understanding of microservices architecture and API integration

Responsibilities:

  • Design and manage Oracle OCI environments, including database, middleware, and infrastructure components
  • Develop and maintain Oracle APEX applications and ORDS services
  • Configure and administer Oracle WebLogic Server and related technologies
  • Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, and conversions
  • Implement and manage backup, recovery, and replication strategies using RMAN and other tools
  • Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and data protection
  • Monitor and optimize database performance, implementing tuning recommendations
  • Implement and automate routine tasks using shell scripting and tools like Ansible
  • Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to ensure seamless application deployment
  • Proactively identify and resolve potential issues, providing timely support
  • Document and train on best practices for Oracle OCI environment management

Required/Desired Experience:

  • 6 years of oracle database 12c Required
  • 10 years of oracle database 11g Required
  • 7 years of oracle grid control to include version 13c Required
  • 7 years of oracle weblogic 12c/fusion middleware Highly desired
  • 5 years of oracle apex administration and support Required
  • 10 years of oracle db migration from solaris to linux (database 12c/11g) Required
  • 10 years of oracle database backup/restore/rman/dataguard Required
  • 10 years of oracle performance tuning/database maintenance/management Required
  • 10 years of on-call production support Required
  • 3 years of oracle cloud setup/AWS/Azure administration Desired
  • 5 years of Windows/sql server/IIS administration Highly desired

About Vector:

Vector Consulting, Inc., (Headquartered in Atlanta) is an IT Talent Acquisition Solutions firm committed to delivering results. Since our founding in 1990, we have been partnering with our customers, understanding their business, and developing solutions with a commitment to quality, reliability and value. Our continuing growth has been and continues to be built around successful relationships that are based on our organization''s operating philosophy and commitment to ** People, Partnerships, Purpose and Performance - THE VECTOR WAY

“Celebrating 30 years of service.”

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