Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)

About the role

Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group is seeking a Mid-Level Oracle Database Administrator (DBA II) to provide hands-on administration and operational support for enterprise Oracle database environments. This role is 100% remote, working hours are based on Eastern Time. The DBA will work with senior database administrators and technical teams to maintain database availability, performance, security, backup/recovery, and operational reliability. This role is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Oracle databases in production enterprise environments
• Provision, configure, and maintain Oracle database environments
• Execute database backup, recovery, and restoration activities
• Support Oracle RMAN backup and recovery operations
• Support Oracle Grid and HA/DR environments
• Plan and execute database maintenance and patching activities
• Monitor database availability, capacity, performance, and system health
• Troubleshoot database incidents and identify root causes
• Perform database and SQL performance tuning using system metrics
• Implement and test database failover and disaster recovery procedures
• Develop scripts and automation to improve routine DBA activities
• Support database security, encryption, auditing, and access controls
• Respond to ServiceNow incidents, requests, and Requests for Change (RFCs)
• Support SQL/Oracle database development and application integration activities
• Work collaboratively with senior DBAs, infrastructure teams, application teams, and customer personnel
• Maintain technical documentation and contribute to weekly activity reports
• Participate in planned after-hours database maintenance activities as required

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of database administration experience
• Hands-on Oracle database administration experience
• Experience in several of the following: Oracle Database, Oracle RMAN, Oracle Grid, PL/SQL, Backup and recovery, Database patching, Performance tuning, Monitoring and alerting, HA/DR, Database security, Scripting/automation
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on technical teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oracle professional certification
• Federal government IT experience
• OCI/cloud database experience
• ServiceNow experience
• SolarWinds and/or Idera experience
• Exposure to SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and MS Access

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability
• SIMPLE IRA with Company Match
• Federal Holidays
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• $500 Referral Bonus (see www.enterprisehorizon.com/candidatereferrals for details)

Schedule

100% remote; working hours based on Eastern Time.