Senior Oracle Database Administrator

Conduent • Gates, NY

3d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Oracle Database Administrator to provide
end-to-end database administration support for business-critical applications
across production and non-production environments. The ideal candidate will
ensure high availability, performance, security, and reliability of Oracle
database platforms while supporting modern architectures and cloud-based
deployments.

Requirements

• Oracle Database Administration professional with 5+ years of hands-on experience, primarily with Oracle Database 19c.
• Proven experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control 13c or later.
• Strong operating system experience, particularly with Linux/Unix environments.
• At least 3 years of experience with Oracle GoldenGate replication.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience administering Oracle RAC environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Oracle management and utility tools, including Data Guard, Active Data Guard, RMAN, and Data Loader.
• Experience administering databases on Oracle Exadata and cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure.
• Solid understanding and hands-on experience with Oracle Partitioning.
• Strong Unix/Linux shell scripting skills.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience administering PostgreSQL databases.
• Experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases.
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive database administration support for mission-critical applications in both production and non-production environments.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of Oracle database systems.
• Administer Oracle databases across multiple operating systems, including but not limited to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows.
• Install, configure, and manage Oracle Server versions 12c, 19c, and 21c, including Oracle RAC on multi-node systems.
• Configure, administer, and maintain Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control.
• Plan and execute Oracle database upgrades and patching activities.
• Design, implement, and maintain reliable backup and recovery strategies using RMAN.
• Proactively manage database security, including compliance with security standards, access controls, SSL, and encryption.
• Apply Oracle security patches and bug fixes in both non-production and production environments.
• Develop, maintain, and support database maintenance and automation scripts.
• Create and maintain database design documentation and operational support guides.
• Configure and manage Oracle Data Guard and Active Data Guard, including automatic failover using Data Guard Broker.
• Configure and support multitenant architecture, including Container Databases (CDB) and Pluggable Databases (PDB).
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation to support critical systems.

Benefits

• Health & Welfare Benefits: Comprehensive plans tailored to your needs, effective from day one.
• Retirement Savings: Robust programs to help you secure your financial future.
• Employee Discounts: Access to a wide range of discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Paths for advancement within a global organization.
• Paid Training: Learn while you earn with award-winning learning platforms.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO packages to help you recharge.
• Great Work Environment: Join an award-winning culture that values diversity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed