Senior Oracle DBA

About The Group Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about accepting digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the constantly evolving needs of the digital era. Our broad approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to own the business in a secure environment. Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future* Role Title: Senior Oracle DBA Location: Remote Mandatory skills: GoldenGate, Oracle Exadata, Core Oracle, ASM/Oracle Dataguard Key Responsibilities Administer, monitor, and support Oracle Database environments (11g/12c/19c/21c). Manage and maintain Oracle GoldenGate replication (Uni-directional and Bi-directional environments). Administer and support Oracle Exadata infrastructure and databases. Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Oracle RAC, ASM, and Data Guard environments. Perform database installation, upgrades, patching, migration, cloning, and refresh activities. Monitor database performance and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks using AWR, ASH, ADDM, and OEM. Manage backup and recovery strategies using RMAN and perform disaster recovery testing. Implement High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions using Data Guard. Support production incidents, service requests, problem management, and root cause analysis. Work closely with application, infrastructure, and cloud teams during deployments and migrations. Automate routine DBA tasks using Shell Scripting and Oracle utilities. Ensure database security, compliance, and operational best practices. Mandatory Technical Skills Oracle Database Administration: 10+ years Oracle GoldenGate: Installation, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning Oracle Exadata: Administration, Monitoring, Patching, Performance Optimization Oracle RAC Oracle ASM Oracle Data Guard / Active Data Guard RMAN Backup & Recovery Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) Performance Tuning (AWR, ASH, ADDM, SQL Tuning) Linux/Unix Administration Shell Scripting Preferred Skills Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Azure/AWS Database Migration Experience Ansible or Automation Tools ITIL / ServiceNow Knowledge Oracle Certification (OCP/OCE) Desired Candidate Profile Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Experience supporting large-scale mission-critical production environments. Ability to work in 24x7 support/on-call rotational model. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience in banking, financial services, or other regulated environments is preferred. Key Technologies Oracle Database 11g/12c/19c/21c GoldenGate Exadata RAC ASM Data Guard / Active Data Guard RMAN OEM 13c Linux/Unix Shell Scripting This JD is suitable for an L3/Senior Oracle DBA position focused on GoldenGate, Exadata, Core Oracle Administration, ASM, and Data Guard. Compensation: We are offering between $90,000 – $115,000. Applications will be accepted until Sep 18, 2026.Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in US without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. *Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*