Oracle DBA ____ St. Louis, MO (Onsite) ____ Contract

Senior Oracle Database AdministratorLocation: St. Louis, MO (Onsite) Long Term ContractJob DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to join our IT infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the administration, performance, and reliability of mission-critical Oracle database environments, including Exadata systems.

Key responsibilities include:Oracle Database Management – Oversee the installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance of Oracle databases across production, test, and development environments.Patch Management & Upgrades – Plan and execute Oracle database patching, version upgrades, and migrations while ensuring minimal downtime and adherence to compliance standards.Exadata Administration – Manage and support Oracle Exadata systems, including cell servers, storage servers, and Infiniband networks, ensuring optimal performance and availability.Performance Tuning – Monitor, diagnose, and resolve performance issues through in-depth analysis, query optimization, and resource management.Backup & Recovery – Design, implement, and test robust backup and recovery strategies using RMAN and Data Guard to ensure data integrity and disaster readiness.Security & Compliance – Ensure database security, access control, and compliance with organizational policies and industry standards (e.g., SOX, GDPR).Automation & Scripting – Develop and maintain scripts for automation of routine tasks, monitoring, and reporting using Shell, PL/SQL, and other tools.High Availability & DR – Design and manage high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, including RAC, Data Guard, and GoldenGate as applicable.Monitoring & Alerting – Implement and manage monitoring tools to proactively identify and address database performance and availability issues.Collaboration & Mentoring – Work closely with application teams, infrastructure teams, and vendors; provide guidance and mentorship to junior DBAs.Qualifications & Certifications• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.• 8+ years of hands-on experience in Oracle database administration, including at least 2 years with Exadata systems.• Proven track record of performance tuning and managing high-availability database environments.• Strong expertise in Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, OEM Cloud Control.• Proficient in Shell scripting, PL/SQL, and Linux/Unix administration.• Familiarity with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or other cloud platforms is a plus.Certifications (preferred): Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) – Oracle Database 19c or later Oracle Exadata Database Machine Implementation Specialist Oracle Certified Expert (OCE) – Real Application Clusters and Grid Infrastructure Administration ITIL Foundation or equivalent (for understanding of IT service management processes)