Senior Database Administrator contract jobs in person interview / Newark, NJ

Title: Senior Database Administrator Location: 2-3x a week onsite Newark, NJ with NJ Transit 12 + MONTH Contract Onsite interview required. This role requires deep technical mastery of Oracle Exadata, Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), and complex Oracle database upgrades, including end-to-end migrations from 11g to 19c. Local Candidates Only. You will serve as a senior technical authority, driving architectural decisions, mentoring DBAs, and leading strategic initiatives such as cloud migration to OCI, Exadata Cloud Service, and hybrid cloud deployments. This is a role for someone who thrives on solving the hardest database challenges and shaping the future of mission-critical data platforms. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Architecture Lead the design and execution of enterprise-wide database modernization initiatives, including upgrades, consolidation, and cloud migration. Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance database solutions across on-prem Exadata and cloud platforms (OCI, ExaCS, ExaCC). Define database standards, best practices, and governance frameworks. Serve as a senior technical advisor to leadership on database strategy and technology roadmaps. Database Upgrades & Modernization Own and lead full lifecycle Oracle upgrades from 11g to 19c. Oversee large-scale database consolidation and platform refreshes. Ensure minimal downtime and high reliability during major upgrade and migration events. Cloud Migration & Hybrid Architecture Lead the migration of on-prem Oracle workloads to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Design hybrid architectures integrating on-prem Exadata with cloud-based services. Develop migration runbooks, automation scripts, and repeatable patterns for cloud adoption. Exadata & E-Business Suite Expertise Provide senior-level support for Oracle Exadata, including storage cells, compute nodes, and performance tuning. Oversee Oracle E-Business Suite R12 database operations. Troubleshoot complex performance issues across Exadata, RAC, ASM, and EBS environments. Performance Engineering & Optimization Lead advanced performance tuning efforts using AWR, ASH, ADDM, and SQL tuning. Optimize high-volume OLTP and batch workloads. Resolve deep-rooted performance bottlenecks across SQL, PL/SQL, storage, and system layers. High Availability, DR & Security Architect and maintain enterprise-grade HA/DR solutions using Data Guard and Active Data Guard. Ensure compliance with security standards, encryption, auditing, and regulatory frameworks. Lead incident response for critical production issues. Automation & Engineering Excellence Build automation frameworks using Shell, Python, Ansible, or Terraform. Improve CI/CD pipelines for database deployments. Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement. Collaboration & Mentorship Mentor junior and mid-level DBAs. Partner with application teams, infrastructure engineers, and cloud architects. Communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders. Required Qualifications 20+ years of hands-on Oracle DBA experience. Extensive experience upgrading Oracle databases from 11g to 19c. Deep expertise with Oracle Exadata. Strong experience supporting Oracle E-Business Suite R12. Proven experience leading cloud migration initiatives. Expert-level knowledge of RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, and OEM. Strong SQL, PL/SQL, and Linux skills. Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects. Preferred Qualifications Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures. Familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, or cloud automation frameworks. Knowledge of WebLogic or SOA Suite. Oracle certifications (OCP, OCM, OCI Architect). Soft Skills Strategic thinker with strong architectural instincts. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Ability to influence across teams. Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills. Ownership mindset focused on reliability and innovation. #J-18808-Ljbffr