Senior Database Administrator

Newark, DE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This role requires deep technical mastery of Oracle Exadata Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) and complex Oracle database upgrades including end-to-end migrations from 11g to 19c. Local Candidates Only. Onsite interview required.

You will serve as a senior technical authority driving architectural decisions mentoring DBAs and leading strategic initiatives such as cloud migration to OCI Exadata Cloud Service and hybrid cloud deployments. This is a role for someone who thrives on solving the hardest database challenges and shaping the future of mission-critical data platforms.

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Architecture

Lead the design and execution of enterprise-wide database modernization initiatives including upgrades consolidation and cloud migration.

Architect scalable secure and high-performance database solutions across on-prem Exadata and cloud platforms (OCI ExaCS ExaCC).

Define database standards best practices and governance frameworks.

Serve as a senior technical advisor to leadership on database strategy and technology roadmaps.

Database Upgrades & Modernization

Own and lead full lifecycle Oracle upgrades from11g to 19c.

Oversee large-scale database consolidation and platform refreshes.

Ensure minimal downtime and high reliability during major upgrade and migration events.

Cloud Migration & Hybrid Architecture

Lead the migration of on-prem Oracle workloads to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

Design hybrid architectures integrating on-prem Exadata with cloud-based services.

Develop migration runbooks automation scripts and repeatable patterns for cloud adoption.

Exadata & E-Business Suite Expertise

Provide senior-level support for Oracle Exadata including storage cells compute nodes and performance tuning.

Oversee Oracle E-Business Suite R12 database operations.

Troubleshoot complex performance issues across Exadata RAC ASM and EBS environments.

Performance Engineering & Optimization

Lead advanced performance tuning efforts using AWR ASH ADDM and SQL tuning.

Optimize high-volume OLTP and batch workloads.

Resolve deep-rooted performance bottlenecks across SQL PL/SQL storage and system layers.

High Availability DR & Security

Architect and maintain enterprise-grade HA/DR solutions using Data Guard and Active Data Guard.

Ensure compliance with security standards encryption auditing and regulatory frameworks.

Lead incident response for critical production issues.

Automation & Engineering Excellence

Build automation frameworks using Shell Python Ansible or Terraform.

Improve CI/CD pipelines for database deployments.

Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Collaboration & Mentorship

Mentor junior and mid-level DBAs.

Partner with application teams infrastructure engineers and cloud architects.

Communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

20 years of hands-on Oracle DBA experience.

Extensive experience upgrading Oracle databases from 11g to 19c.

Deep expertise with Oracle Exadata.

Strong experience supporting Oracle E-Business Suite R12.

Proven experience leading cloud migration initiatives.

Expert-level knowledge of RAC ASM Data Guard RMAN and OEM.

Strong SQL PL/SQL and Linux skills.

Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures.

Familiarity with Terraform Ansible or cloud automation frameworks.

Knowledge of WebLogic or SOA Suite.

Oracle certifications (OCP OCM OCI Architect).

Soft Skills

Strategic thinker with strong architectural instincts.

Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Ability to influence across teams.

Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills.

Ownership mindset focused on reliability and innovation.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required /Desired	Amount	of Experience
Oracle DBA experience	Required	20	Years
Experience upgrading Oracle databases from 11g to 19c	Required	6	Years
Expertise with Oracle Exadata	Required	6	Years
Experience supporting Oracle E-Business Suite R12	Required	6	Years
Expert-level knowledge of RAC ASM Data Guard RMAN and OEM	Required	6	Years
Strong SQL PL/SQL and Linux skills	Required	6	Years

Questions

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Question1	What is your candidates email address
Question2	Where does your candidate currently reside (City & State)
Question3	Do you agree to the maximum hourly Vendor Rate of $$$(excluding the Efficiency Fee)