Database Administrator - Exempt

Job Description:
We are seeking an Oracle Database Administrator to join the firm s Data & Analytics Solutions (D&A) Database Operations team. This role is responsible for supporting and administering hundreds of Oracle database environments while ensuring performance, availability, reliability, and operational excellence across critical client platforms. The ideal candidate will bring strong Oracle database administration experience, Linux expertise, troubleshooting skills, and a passion for automation, performance tuning, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oracle Database Administration: Administer, monitor, and support Oracle database environments including Oracle RDBMS, ASM, RAC, and related infrastructure components
• Database Monitoring & Support: Monitor database environments using Oracle Enterprise Manager and other tools to ensure system availability, stability, and performance
• Performance Tuning: Analyze and troubleshoot SQL, database, and system performance issues through query optimization, execution plan analysis, indexing strategies, partitioning, and performance diagnostics
• Database Maintenance: Perform database patching, upgrades, migrations, cloning, backup, and recovery activities across Oracle database environments
• Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain automation solutions utilizing Shell, Python, SQL, and PL/SQL scripting to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Issue Resolution: Respond to client requests, production incidents, database issues, and operational support inquiries while providing timely resolution and communication
• Data Replication & Integration: Configure and maintain Oracle GoldenGate services and support data replication requirements across client environments
• Cloud & Infrastructure Support: Assist with database architecture, planning, and migration initiatives involving Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), AWS, or similar cloud platforms
• Standards & Governance: Establish and maintain database administration standards, naming conventions, patching procedures, backup strategies, and operational best practices
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with application teams, infrastructure teams, and client-facing support organizations to resolve issues and support business objectives

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Oracle Database Administration experience supporting Oracle RDBMS and ASM environments
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills within complex database environments
• Strong SQL and PL/SQL development skills for troubleshooting, diagnostics, and performance analysis
• Experience with SQL performance tuning including execution plans, SQL traces, indexing strategies, partitioning, and optimization techniques
• Strong working knowledge of Linux operating systems and system administration fundamentals
• Experience developing Shell scripts and automation solutions
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage operational support responsibilities
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and business teams
• Flexibility to support rotating on-call schedules and after-hours production support activities

Preferred Experience:

• Oracle RAC administration experience
• Oracle Exadata administration experience
• Oracle Enterprise Manager experience
• Oracle GoldenGate experience
• Oracle ZFS and Oracle ZDLRA experience
• SQL Server administration exposure
• Python scripting experience
• Experience with ServiceNow incident, change, and request management processes
• Experience supporting cloud-based database environments including Azure, AWS, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
• Experience driving operational improvements, automation initiatives, and process efficiencies

Additional Information:

• Duration: 5 month contract opportunity
• Hybrid Work Model: 4 days onsite required weekly in Boston
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM ET with an on-call rotation requiring after hours P1 support and weekend P1 support/change management. There may be occasional Monday-Friday 1:00PM-9:00PM ET shifts when DBAs covering that shift are unavailable.
• Rate Range: $70-75/hr. W2 (based on experience)