Senior Database AdministratorLocation: Hybrid (Tuesday–Thursday onsite in Cary, NC). Start date is ASAP for this 6 month contract position.Job Title: Senior Database AdministratorLocation-Type: Hybrid (3 Days A Week Onsite - in Cary, NC 27511)Start Date Is: ASAPDuration: Contract (6 Months w/ option to extend)W2 Pay Rate Range: $40/hr – $50/hrBenefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401KMust be authorized to work in the U.S., with no sponsorship required.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Senior Database Administrator to support the client's enterprise IT organization through the administration, optimization, and ongoing support of Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) R12.2 and Oracle Database 19c environments. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, scalability, resiliency, and performance of mission-critical database and application systems across Production, Development, Test, and Disaster Recovery environments.
The ideal candidate will bring deep Oracle EBS administration expertise, strong Linux/Unix experience, and a proactive mindset around troubleshooting, automation, and continuous improvement.Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesInstall, configure, clone, and maintain Oracle EBS R12.2 multi-node environments across Production, Test, Development, and DR systemsPerform Oracle EBS patching activities including AD, TXK, PSU, and CPU patchingAdminister and support Oracle Database 19c environmentsMigrate and manage EBS databases and application stacks within Microsoft Azure cloud environmentsPerform database upgrades, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery administration using RMAN and CommVaultMonitor and tune database performance utilizing AWR, ASH, and SQL tuning methodologiesTroubleshoot Oracle Workflow, OAF, Forms, ADI, and WebLogic-related issuesManage concurrent manager jobs and resolve application performance bottlenecksConfigure and maintain Oracle Data Guard environments and support DR testing exercisesDevelop shell or Perl scripts for automation, monitoring, and reportingSupport software deployments and collaborate with development and support teams throughout the SDLC lifecycleMonitor service desk tickets and ensure SLA compliance for production systemsManage tablespaces, database security, users, and rolesLead technical initiatives and provide mentorship/support to team membersEvaluate and recommend emerging Oracle database technologies and best practicesMinimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or equivalent professional experience8–10 years of Oracle Database Administration and Oracle EBS Administration experience in Unix/Linux environmentsStrong expertise with Oracle EBS R12.2 multi-node architectureHands-on experience administering Oracle Database 19cExperience performing EBS upgrades, migrations, patching, backup, and recovery activitiesStrong Linux/Unix systems administration backgroundExperience with Oracle Data Guard setup, failover, and administrationExperience with RMAN, CommVault, and backup/recovery technologiesExperience monitoring and tuning Oracle databases using OEM, AWR, ASH, and SQL tuning toolsStrong scripting skills using Shell and/or PerlExperience supporting Production environments and participating in after-hours maintenance activitiesExcellent troubleshooting, communication, organizational, and project management skillsAbility to multitask, prioritize work independently, and thrive in fast-paced environmentsPreferred QualificationsOracle Exadata and ASM experienceTransparent Data Encryption (TDE) experienceOracle APEX integration experience within EBSExperience using storage snapshot technologies for cloningExperience with Azure cloud migrations and cloud-based Oracle environmentsExperience with ServiceNow, Quest STAT, Config Snapshot, or related change management toolsExperience supporting scalable, high-availability enterprise database environments