Database Administrator

Datavail is seeking an experienced Oracle DBA to support managed service engagements and maintain the performance availability and security of production Oracle databases.

• The ideal candidate has Oracle database administration experience with expertise in backup and recovery performance monitoring patching upgrades and high availability technologies such as RAC and Data Guard. Experience with OEM RMAN cloud platforms (AWS OCI or Azure) and scripting/automation is preferred
• This customer-facing role requires strong troubleshooting and communication skills
• Candidates must hold or obtain an AWS Associate Solutions Architect certification within 12 months of employment
• U.S. Citizenship or Green Card status is required due to ITAR requirements

Join Datavail as a Junior Oracle DBA and play a key role in shaping mission-critical systems and next-generation Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) solutions. Youll work directly with enterprise clients tackling complex challenges across Oracle 9i -26ai engineered systems and cloud platforms (AWS OCI Azure). This is a chance to leverage your expertise in performance tuning high availability replication and automation while collaborating with a team of top-tier DBAs. We value innovators who can optimize todays environments and architect tomorrows solutions. If youre a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder looking to make an impact in a high-visibility customer-facing role Datavail wants to hear from you.

Junior Oracle DBA
Location: Anywhere USA
Eligibility Requirement: Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder. Non-residents of the U.S. (including H1B and I-140 holders) cannot be considered due to ITAR requirements

Position Overview
Datavail is seeking an Oracle DBA to serve as a primary point of contact for managed service engagements. Working with a team of Datavail DBAs this individual will optimize production systems and assist in building a Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) offering. This is a long-term customer-facing role requiring deep technical expertise and strong communication skills

Education & Certification

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems or equivalent technical experience
• Oracle Database certification or coursework preferred

• AWS Cloud Practitioner Microsoft Azure Fundamentals or OCI Foundations certification preferred

  
  Core Skills & Experience

  RDBMS Systems

Required:

• 1-3 years of experience supporting Oracle databases (academic internship or professional experience)
• Understanding of Oracle Database concepts and architecture
• Familiarity with Oracle versions 11g through 23ai
• Linux and Windows administration understanding
  Preferred:
• Exposure to Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
• Exposure to Oracle Data Guard and RAC environments
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS OCI or Azure

Preferred Database Experience

• Experience performing database monitoring and routine maintenance activities
• Understanding of backup and recovery concepts using RMAN
• Experience installing patching or upgrading Oracle databases
• Familiarity with Oracle security concepts including user management and privileges
• Exposure to high availability technologies such as RAC and Data Guard
• Understanding of database health checks capacity monitoring and performance analysis
• SQL & Performance Fundamentals
• SQL development and troubleshooting skills
• Understanding of indexes statistics and query execution plans
• Ability to identify and escalate database performance issues
• Familiarity with Oracle performance monitoring tools and reports
  
  Database Administration
• Support backup recovery and database maintenance operations
• Assist with database installations patching and upgrades
• Follow ITSM/ITIL processes for incident request and change management
• Create and maintain operational documentation
• Assist with automation tasks using SQL Shell scripting Python or PowerShell
• Learn and support high availability and disaster recovery solutions under senior DBA guidance
  
  Reporting & Analytics
• Ability to gather and analyze basic database performance metrics
• Assist in maintaining reports related to database availability capacity and backup success
• Basic understanding of data warehousing and ETL concepts is a plus
  
  AI & Productivity Tools
• Familiarity with AI-assisted productivity and development tools such as Microsoft Copilot GitHub Copilot Claude ChatGPT or similar platforms
• Ability to leverage AI tools for research documentation troubleshooting scripting assistance and operational efficiency
• Interest in emerging AI technologies and their application to database administration and automation