Sr. Database Administrator

Benefits Summary

• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Paid time off/Paid company holidays
• Medical plan options/prescription drug plan
• Dental plan/vision plan options
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a Roth savings option and company matching contributions
• Educational assistance program

Overview

The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for the design, administration, security, availability, and performance of enterprise database environments. This role provides advanced production support for mission-critical systems, leads database migration and modernization initiatives, and supports disaster recovery, performance tuning, automation, and database security. The Senior DBA serves as a technical lead for database-related projects and supports a multi-platform environment including Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.

Responsibilities

 Cloud & Migration: Design, implement, and support enterprise database environments in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), leading modernization initiatives and migrations from on-premises platforms, as well as migrations from Oracle to MongoDB and PostgreSQL Production Support: Provide advanced tier-3 production support for mission-critical systems to guarantee high availability, performance, and reliability Incident Management: Serve as the primary escalation point for complex database incidents, outages, and performance bottlenecks; perform root-cause analysis and execute permanent corrective actions Multi-Platform Administration: Core administration, lifecycle management, provisioning, patching, and upgrades across the enterprise footprint, with a primary focus on Oracle (including RAC, ASM, Grid Infrastructure, Data Guard, and Exadata) alongside SQL Server (including AG), PostgreSQL, and MongoDB environments Performance Tuning: Proactively monitor, optimize, and tune database performance using Oracle diagnostic tools as well as platform-specific utility tools for non-Oracle systems Business Continuity: Design, implement, and periodically test comprehensive backup, retention, and disaster recovery strategies utilizing RMAN, Active Data Guard, and OCI Object Storage Security & Compliance: Enforce robust database security architectures, including auditing, data encryption, access controls, vulnerability remediation, and compliance management Automation & DevOps: Develop infrastructure-as-code and automation solutions through scripting (e.g., Shell, Python, PowerShell) and orchestration tools to drive operational efficiency Governance: Establish and maintain enterprise database standards, technical architecture blueprints, and standard operational procedures

Qualifications

 Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field; a Masters Degree with a concentration in database management is a plus 8+ years of hands-on DBA experience managing Oracle (19c) and MS SQL Server databases across both Linux and Windows environments Multi-Platform Exposure: Experience or strong familiarity with open-source and NoSQL environments, specifically PostgreSQL and MongoDB Certifications: Active certification in one or more areas is highly preferred, such as Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Oracle Certified Master (OCM), Oracle Certified Expert (OCE), or Oracle Certified Specialist (OCS) High Availability & Replication: Proven experience configuring and managing Oracle replication (GoldenGate / Advanced Replication), Oracle Data Guard, and Standby Databases Tooling & Administration: Deep familiarity with database management tools, including Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) / Cloud Control, Oracle VM, Team Foundation Server (TFS) or modern CI/CD tools, and TOAD

Skills Extensive experience and understanding of relational databases and Database Administration  Hands on data analysis, tuning, security, design, debugging and troubleshooting skills  Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills  Ability to effectively convey complex information  Ability to fully document technical specifications and related project or systems-level documentation  Experience with Oracle RAC or ODAs  Experience with server administration and troubleshooting  Exposure to other RDBMS systems such as MySQL and SQL*Server would be a plus  Experience with Oracle Golden Gate and Advanced Replication a plus  Ability to prioritize workload effectively and work effectively under pressure and with a high degree of independence.  Ability to interface and collaborate with developers, peers, and management to troubleshoot issues and develop solutions  Critical thinking skills, ability to accurately analyze information and make sound decisions  Must be versatile, flexible, and proactive when resolving technical issues  Ability to handle diverse situations and rapidly changing priorities with deadlines