Sr. Oracle Database Administrator

Sr. Oracle Database Administrator

Remote, North America

Overview of Role

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Oracle DBA with 7–8 years of experience to join our Managed Services team. This role is unique; you will be responsible for maintaining the stability and performance of our current legacy environments while simultaneously architecting, migrating, and managing our future-state database infrastructure.

As a consultant-minded DBA, you will act as a trusted advisor to our customers, ensuring their data remains secure, highly available, and scalable as they transition to modern cloud or hybrid architectures.

Responsibilities

Core Database Management (Current State)

• Administration: Perform day-to-day monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Oracle 12c, 19c, and 21c environments.
• Performance Tuning: Proactively identify bottlenecks using AWR, ADDM, and ASH reports. Optimize complex SQL queries and memory structures.
• High Availability: Manage and maintain Oracle RAC, Data Guard, and GoldenGate for real-time replication and disaster recovery.
• Security & Patching: Execute quarterly RU/PSU patching and ensure compliance with security standards (encryption, auditing, and user access control).

Strategic Transition (Future State)

• Cloud Migration: Lead the migration of on-premises databases to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), AWS (RDS/EC2), or Azure.
• Modernization: Implement and manage Autonomous Databases (ADW/ATP) and Exadata Cloud Service.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Utilize Terraform or Ansible to automate database provisioning and configuration management.
• Architecture Design: Assist in designing scalable, multi-tenant architectures that align with the customer's long-term digital transformation goals.

Managed Services Excellence

• SLA Management: Ensure all database services meet or exceed defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Customer Advisory: Translate technical database concepts into business value for stakeholders.
• Incident Management: Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for critical production outages.

Technical Requirements

Category - Required Skills & Tools

Databases - Oracle 12c/19c/21c, Multitenant Architecture (CDB/PDB).

High Availability - Oracle RAC, Data Guard, Active Data Guard, GoldenGate.

Backup & Recovery - Advanced RMAN strategies, ZDLRA, and Cross-platform migrations.

Cloud Platforms - OCI (preferred), AWS, or Azure database services.

Operating Systems - Expert-level Linux/Unix shell scripting.

Performance - Advanced SQL Tuning, Optimizer management, and OEM 13c.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7–8 years of dedicated Oracle DBA experience, preferably within a Managed Services Provider (MSP) or a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certifications: Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) is required; OCI Solutions Architect or Autonomous Database Specialist certifications are highly desirable.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to manage client expectations during high-pressure migrations.

Mindset: A forward-thinking approach—you don't just "fix" databases; you optimize them for the future.

66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.

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As an AI transformation partner, 66degrees leverages intelligent solutions to enhance our recruitment experience. We utilize AI tools—including LinkedIn Recruiter's Hiring Assistant and interview transcription technologies—to assist with sourcing, role analysis, and capturing interview highlights.

These tools augment our process, but we "Commit to Our Craft" by ensuring all final hiring decisions are made by our human Talent Team. By applying, you acknowledge the use of these technologies to help us "Win Together" in finding the best fit for our team.