Oracle Database Administrator Jobs

Explore Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) opportunities with organizations seeking experienced professionals to manage critical data systems. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including roles focused on Oracle database operations, architecture, reliability, and modernization.

What Oracle Database Administrators Do

Oracle DBAs install, configure, maintain, and secure Oracle database environments. Common responsibilities include monitoring availability, optimizing queries and database performance, managing backups and recovery, applying patches, supporting upgrades, and troubleshooting production issues. Many roles also involve capacity planning, access controls, disaster recovery, and collaboration with developers, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for hands-on Oracle Database experience, strong SQL and PL/SQL knowledge, performance tuning, backup and recovery expertise, and familiarity with high availability and disaster recovery solutions. Experience with Linux or Unix, scripting, automation, security practices, and monitoring tools can also be valuable. Depending on the position, organizations may seek expertise with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, Exadata, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

Career Paths and Work Environments

Oracle database professionals work across industries such as finance, healthcare, technology, government, and enterprise services. Career paths may lead to senior DBA, database architect, database reliability engineer, cloud database engineer, or data platform leadership roles. Some positions emphasize on-premises systems, while others focus on hybrid environments and cloud migration.

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Browse Oracle Database Administrator openings and compare responsibilities, required experience, and work arrangements. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover roles aligned with their technical strengths and career goals.

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$110K - $130K *

Oversee Oracle database administration for mission-critical systems, ensuring optimal performance and security in both on-premises and cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to maintain compliance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the maintenance and optimization of Oracle databases in AWS, ensuring system integrity and performance. Collaborate with teams to implement solutions, manage configurations, and support compl...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $263K *

Manage and maintain Oracle databases, leveraging expertise in Unix scripting and PL/SQL. Engage in data migration, interface development, and automated task management while collaborating within a dyn...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Optimize Oracle database operations in OCI, ensuring high availability and performance. Collaborate with the migration team to manage Exadata environments, perform upgrades, and troubleshoot issues in...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing database security and performance. As a mid-level Oracle Database Administrator, you'll support critical modernization efforts while ensuring compliance and r...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance database management by leveraging your expertise in ORACLE administration within a dynamic environment. Support mission-critical operations while driving efficiency and inno...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Manage and optimize Oracle database environments, ensuring performance, security, and availability. Collaborate with finance teams to enhance ERP features, automate processes, and support audits in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $110K *

Champion the migration to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure by managing and optimizing Windows environments. Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure operational excellence, security, and performance in a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize database performance and security while ensuring reliability and integrity in a fully remote role. Collaborate with IT teams to support enterprise-wide systems and implement innovative soluti...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining secure Oracle databases in the cloud. You'll manage configurations, troubleshoot issues, and support migrations while collaborating with developers and engi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join our team to optimize and maintain Oracle databases, supporting ERP migration efforts. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure database performance and integrity, while developing solutions tha...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to maintaining the integrity and security of critical databases, ensuring optimal performance and availability across various platforms while implementing essential polici...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the expansion and maintenance of Oracle E-Business Suite solutions, enhancing inventory systems and cloud integration through agile development and collaboration with cross-functional teams to e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Manage database solutions for the Department of Health and Human Services, ensuring optimal performance, security, and documentation. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and support 24/7 ope...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and implementation of enterprise-level Oracle database solutions in a multi-cloud environment, ensuring optimal performance and security for critical governme...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K *

Oversee the architecture and implementation of enterprise-level Oracle database solutions in a multi-cloud environment, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability while collaborating with...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate database management by developing, testing, and maintaining systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement design changes, ensuring optimal functi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the health of Oracle E-Business Suite, managing on-premises and cloud environments. Lead patch cycles, performance tuning, and recovery efforts while ensuring compliance and supporting system...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading database administration and performance tuning initiatives. Collaborate with technical teams to design, implement, and support robust database structures while mentoring st...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing database performance and security. Leverage your expertise in DBMS technologies to ensure operational reliability while supporting user needs through effectiv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Develop your expertise by applying systems engineering and administration skills in secure enterprise environments. Collaborate with a team to ensure complex systems are resilient, mission-ready, and...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Build resilient systems engineering solutions through expert Oracle administration, leveraging collaboration to maintain secure enterprise environments and ensure mission readiness across diverse plat...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion the development and management of Oracle eBusiness Suite solutions, leading critical projects and resolving advanced technical issues while ensuring compliance with government policies and en...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $139K *

Join us to optimize our enterprise database environment by ensuring reliability and performance through expert database administration, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a commitment to s...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by leading data architecture initiatives across Oracle Cloud applications. Drive data governance, migration, and integration strategies to enhance business processes and ensure dat...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Oracle Database Administrator do?question toggle

    An Oracle DBA manages the availability, performance, security, and reliability of Oracle databases. Duties often include maintenance, upgrades, backup and recovery, performance tuning, access management, and troubleshooting.

  • What skills are important for Oracle DBA jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include Oracle database administration, SQL and PL/SQL, performance tuning, backup and recovery, database security, and Linux or Unix. Some roles also require experience with RAC, Data Guard, Exadata, automation, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

  • How much do Oracle Database Administrator jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by experience, location, industry, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review each listing for its salary range and requirements.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Oracle DBA roles?question toggle

    Employers often seek several years of relevant database administration experience and a background in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Requirements differ by employer, and some positions value Oracle certifications or specialized platform experience.

  • What career paths can follow an Oracle DBA role?question toggle

    Experienced Oracle DBAs may advance into senior DBA, database architect, database reliability engineer, cloud database engineer, or data platform management roles.