Oracle DBA

Database Administrator (Oracle / Exadata / MS SQL)

• 6 of experience as an Enterprise Database Administrator supporting Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server platforms in large scale environments
• Strong understanding of database architecture, design, and administration for:
  • Oracle (11g/12c/19c) including Exadata
  • Microsoft SQL Server (2016/2019/2022) on VM platforms
• Proven experience supporting datacenter or platform migration programs , including planning, execution, cutover, and post migration stabilization
• Hands on expertise in:
  • Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN
  • SQL Server Always On, clustering, backup/restore, and replication
  • Database build, configuration, and hardening on target environments
• Strong experience performing pre migration readiness checks , including:
  • Version and patch compatibility
  • Character set and collation validation
  • Storage layout and capacity planning
  • Connectivity and access validation
• Solid understanding of backup, recovery, and rollback strategies to support migration and cutover activities
• Experience executing and validating database replication, data copy, or export/import based migration approaches
• Strong knowledge of HA/DR concepts , failover testing, and production cutover best practices
• Ability to perform post migration validation , including data consistency checks and performance baseline comparisons
• Experience working in regulated BFS environments with strict governance, audit, and change control requirements
• Hands on exposure to automation driven database migration or administration (scripts, job scheduling, tooling such as AMA or equivalent) is a plus
• Working experience with ServiceNow, Jira, and CMDB updates as part of migration execution and operational handover
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to produce runbooks, migration reports, and handover artifacts
• Excellent communication and coordination skills , with the ability to work closely with application, infrastructure, and operations teams