| Location | NC RTP, NC |
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking an experienced Oracle Exadata DBA to lead the migration of large Oracle 19c databases (100+ TB) from standard AWS environments to Oracle Exadata in AWS. This role is responsible for optimizing, administering, and supporting Exadata platforms across development, test, and production environments, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability for a large portfolio of applications.
The DBA will work closely with engineering and application teams to modernize database architecture, streamline data models, and implement best practices for operating mission critical systems on Exadata within AWS.
Key responsibilities:
Lead end to end migration of large 19c databases to Oracle Exadata in AWS, including planning, execution, cutover, and validation.
Design and implement Exadata optimized database configurations, storage features, and performance strategies.
Manage Oracle Exadata environments (dev/test/prod), including schema design, data modeling, and SQL optimization.
Perform advanced performance tuning using AWR/ASH analysis, indexing, partitioning, and resource management.
Administer high availability and DR configurations using Oracle Data Guard.
Implement and manage replication solutions such as Oracle GoldenGate.
Troubleshoot performance, configuration, and availability issues across Exadata and Linux platforms.
Execute backups, restores, patching, and upgrades for Exadata environments.
| Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep understanding of Oracle Exadata architecture, including storage cells, InfiniBand networking, Smart Scan and Hybrid Columnar Compression (HCC) | Required | 7 | Years |
| Experience managing storage using Oracle Automatic Storage Management (ASM) and monitoring ASM disk groups | Required | 7 | Years |
| Proficiency in applying Exadata storage cell, compute node, and firmware patches, along with database-level PSU/DBRU/Release Updates | Required | 3 | Years |
| Experience with performance tuning at both database and Exadata storage layer | Required | 3 | Years |
| Ability to troubleshoot complex issues across database, OS, and Exadata storage components | Required | 5 | Years |
| Demonstrable expertise in designing database schemas, access patterns, indexing, locking strategies, and tuning Oracle databases | Required | 2 | Years |
| Experience with OEM (Oracle Enterprise Manager) or Cloud Control for monitoring and diagnostics | Required | 2 | Years |
| Experience in Install, configure, and troubleshoot/maintain Golden Gate | Required | 2 | Years |
| Strong experience in SQL writing skills | Required | 5 | Years |
| Participate in on-call rotation and weekend work | Required | 5 | Years |
| Experience with advanced security and Oracle DataGuard replication | Required | 2 | Years |
| No. | Question |
|---|---|
| Question1 | Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement? |
| Question2 | All work must be completed on site once COVID restrictions are lifted. Do you accept this requirement? |
| Question3 | Please list candidate's email address HERE that will be used when submitting E-RTR. |
| Question4 | Please indicate how soon this candidate is available to start work. Vendors are encouraged to submit candidates that are available for the duration of the assignment. |
| Question5 | Vendor must disclose to the agency if the candidate will be subcontracted at the time of submission. Do you accept this requirement? |
| Question6 | Vendor must notify the agency if any portion of the requirements listed in this task order are to be outsourced to other countries. Do you accept this requirement? |
| Question7 | Please describe briefly experience in Oracle Exadata and Automatic storage management (ASM). |
| Question8 | Please describe two key achievements as senior Oracle Exadata DBA |
| Question9 | Please provide candidate's current location (City and state), NOT a Yes or No response. |
| Question10 | Will the candidate be subcontracted at the time of submission? |
| Question11 | Final hourly pay will be between $90 and $105 based on the candidate s level of experience and interview performance. |
| Question12 | Candidates submitted over $105/hr will not be considered. Do you accept this requirement? |
| Question13 | Please confirm you have thoroughly validated, and attest to the accuracy of, the credentials listed throughout this candidate s VectorVMS profile and resume pursuant to Section 5.2.5 of ITS-009440. Do you confirm? |