Senior Oracle DBA

Technologent•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Opportunity: We are seeking a Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to design, implement, and support our client's mission-critical Oracle database environments within a highly regulated, enterprise setting. This role focuses on ensuring high availability, performance optimization, and secure database operations supporting critical business applications. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity , offering the potential to transition into a full-time position based on performance and business needs. The ideal candidate is a hands-on Oracle expert with deep experience in high-availability environments, performance tuning, and database security. Role: Senior Oracle DBA Experience: 8+ Years Work Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid ) Project Duration: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

Requirements

8+ years of experience as an Oracle DBA in enterprise environments
Strong expertise with Oracle 12c / 19c (or newer) in Linux/UNIX environments
Hands-on experience with: Oracle RAC and Data Guard RMAN backup, recovery, and cloning Performance tuning tools (AWR, ASH, OEM, TKPROF) SQL and PL/SQL optimization
Experience supporting 24x7, high-availability systems
Strong understanding of database security, encryption, roles/privileges, and auditing
Experience working within change management / ITIL-aligned environments
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate in fast-paced, production environments
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting financial services or other regulated industries
Exposure to Oracle Exadata, OCI, or cloud-based Oracle environments
Experience with automation or scripting (Shell, Python, Ansible)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for database deployments
Relevant certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)

Responsibilities

Database Administration & Architecture Design, install, configure, and maintain Oracle databases across development, test, and production environments
Manage database upgrades, patching, and migrations with minimal downtime and risk
Implement and support high availability and disaster recovery solutions including RAC and Data Guard
Performance & Optimization Monitor and optimize database performance, including SQL and PL/SQL tuning, indexing, and schema design
Analyze execution plans and system metrics to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
Perform capacity planning for compute and storage to support scalability
Backup, Recovery & DR Develop and maintain RMAN backup and recovery strategies aligned with business and compliance requirements
Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution including failover and failback procedures
Maintain and improve recovery documentation and runbooks
Security & Compliance Implement database security controls including roles, privileges, encryption, and auditing
Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance standards in a governed environment
Partner with security and risk teams to address audit findings and strengthen controls
Production Support & Collaboration Support application releases, schema changes, and deployments in coordination with engineering teams
Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for production incidents
Participate in on-call rotation and support critical after-hours activities as needed
Create and maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, and operational standards
Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing across teams