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Sr. Database Administrator
$136,406–$171,900 year
Remote · United States or Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Sr. Database Administrator responsible for comprehensive Oracle database support in a high-performance, highly available environment. Collaborate with application and business support teams to analyze, design, and implement complex database solutions. Install, configure, and manage Oracle database environments on Unix, Linux, and Windows operating systems. Implement, configure, and support high-availability solutions for Oracle databases. Perform Oracle database patching and upgrades in a heterogeneous landscape, including Exadata, RAC, virtual machine, Veritas active/passive clustering, Data Guard, and Golden Gate. Ensure optimal Oracle database efficiency by performing database tuning, SQL and PL/SQL tuning, and hardware/operating system consulting related to database performance. Ensure database compliance with strict audit standards including SOX, PCI, FDA, FISMA, and HIPAA. Ensure adherence to change control policies. Manage database security at all levels. Perform database backup, recovery, and cloning. Automate and maintain automation for routine database tasks. Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in a highly dynamic environment. Travel: Up to 5% travel required (domestic only). Can work remotely or telecommute.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field of study
- 10 years of Oracle DBA experience on Unix, Linux, and Windows platforms
- Experience with Oracle databases including RAC, Exadata, Data Guard, GoldenGate
- Experience with Oracle patching, tuning, and performance optimization
- Experience with Oracle Cloud deployments (RDS, EC2, ATP)
- Automation scripting for routine DB tasks (Unix/Linux shells, PowerShell, Perl, Java)
- Database security and audit controls (SOX, PCI, HIPAA)
- Experience with backup, recovery, cloning (RMAN, Veeam, EMC, Data Domain)
- Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, JD Edwards) and large data warehouses
- PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redshift experience is a plus
- Travel up to 5% (domestic)
- Ability to work in high-availability environments
- Ability to work remotely or telecommute
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