Hands-on Oracle Database Administrator - Exadata Specialist
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced Hands-on Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) with 15+ years of expertise, specializing in Exadata environments. The ideal candidate will have strong database tuning, recovery, budgeting, and licensing experience, along with hands-on AWS cloud experience. This is a contract-to-hire role requiring a strong team player who can optimize and manage mission-critical databases while ensuring cost-effective operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage, administer, and optimize Oracle databases in Exadata environments.
Perform advanced database tuning, indexing, and query optimization to improve performance.
Implement disaster recovery strategies, including backup and recovery planning using RMAN.
Monitor database health, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and scalability.
Oversee budgeting and licensing costs to optimize database investments.
Apply patches, upgrades, and security configurations to maintain compliance.
Work with AWS cloud environments, including RDS for Oracle, EC2, S3, and database migration services.
Implement automation and scripting for database management in AWS and on-premise environments.
Collaborate with application developers, system administrators, and business stakeholders to support database-driven applications.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior DBAs and IT staff.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
15+ years of hands-on Oracle DBA experience with strong expertise in Oracle Exadata.
Proficiency in database performance tuning, SQL optimization, and indexing strategies.
In-depth knowledge of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning (RMAN, Data Guard, Flashback).
Experience with Oracle RAC, ASM, and GoldenGate for replication and high availability.
Strong understanding of Oracle licensing models and ability to manage budgeting for database costs.
Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including RDS for Oracle, EC2, S3, and DMS.
Experience in migrating on-prem Oracle databases to AWS and implementing hybrid database architectures.
Scripting skills in Shell, Python, or PL/SQL for automation.
Excellent problem-solving skills, teamwork, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be a local candidate based in New Jersey and available for on-site work in Newark, NJ (3 days per week).
Preferred Certifications:
Oracle Certified Master (OCM) Oracle Database
Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Exadata
AWS Certified Database Specialty
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
Contract-to-Hire Details:
Initial contract period with the intent to convert to a full-time role based on performance.
Hybrid work setup: 3 days on-site in Newark, NJ, and 2 days remote.
About MY HR:
MY HR is an award-winning, woman and minority-owned firm based in Atlanta. We specialize in providing full-service professional HR services, and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on diversity, we strive to help businesses of all sizes achieve their human resources goals.
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