Database Administrator II

About the role

We are seeking an Oracle Database Administrator to join a team focused on supporting critical client platforms. This role is responsible for the hands-on administration of a large-scale Oracle database environment, with a primary focus on performance tuning, troubleshooting, automation, and operational support.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and support Oracle database environments, including Oracle 19c, RDBMS, and ASM.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex SQL, database, and system performance issues through query optimization, execution plan analysis, and indexing strategies.
• Develop and maintain automation solutions using Shell scripting (Korn, Bash, or C shell) to improve operational efficiency.
• Perform database maintenance, including patching, upgrades, migrations, cloning, backup, and recovery activities.
• Respond to production incidents, database issues, and operational support inquiries, providing timely resolution.
• Partner with application and infrastructure teams to resolve issues and support business objectives.
• Establish and maintain database administration standards and operational best practices for a large-scale environment.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on Oracle Database Administration experience, including Oracle 19c.
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated experience in performance tuning, including analyzing SQL plans, reviewing trace files, and understanding indexing strategies.
• Strong Shell scripting capability (Korn, Bash, or C shell).
• Proficiency with SQL and PL/SQL for diagnostics and performance analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux operating systems and system administration fundamentals.
• Excellent troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills within complex database environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oracle RAC or Exadata administration experience.
• Experience with Oracle GoldenGate, Oracle ZFS, or Oracle ZDLRA.
• Python scripting experience.
• Experience with ServiceNow for incident, change, and request management.
• Experience supporting cloud-based database environments such as Azure, AWS, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Exposure to SQL Server administration.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This role is currently offered on a hybrid schedule, combining remote work with in-office days.