Oracle DBA (W2 Only/No C2C) (Local Candidates Only)

Job Summary The Database Administrator II is a professional responsible for managing and maintaining relational database systems across on‑premise and cloud environments. This role plays a critical part in provisioning, tuning, securing, and supporting Oracle and PostgreSQL databases. The DBA II collaborates with engineering, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure database reliability, scalability, and performance, and contributes to initiatives that improve automation and operational excellence. Hybrid Role: Onsite 2 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday), remote on Monday, Thursday, Friday. Looking for somebody within 1 hour of Mount Arlington office. Responsibilities Independently provision and configure Oracle and PostgreSQL databases for dev, test, and production environments. Perform database patching, backup and recovery operations, and access control management. Monitor performance metrics, investigate alerts, and perform SQL and instance‑level tuning. Collaborate with software engineers to support schema changes and performance review cycles. Contribute to HA/DR planning, replication setup (e.g., Oracle Data Guard), and environment refresh processes. Participate in capacity planning and regularly assess infrastructure health. Begin contributing to automation of routine administrative tasks using scripts and orchestration tools. Qualifications 4‑10 years of experience administering Oracle and/or PostgreSQL databases. Proficiency in SQL and database management tools (e.g., RMAN, OEM, SQL Developer, pgAdmin). Solid understanding of Unix/Linux systems and shell scripting. Working knowledge of backup/recovery procedures, access control, and schema design. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Oracle multitenant environments and PostgreSQL replication. Exposure to cloud database services (OCI, AWS RDS, Azure PostgreSQL). Familiarity with infrastructure‑as‑code tools (Terraform, Ansible) and Git version control. Knowledge of compliance and audit practices related to data security. Core Competencies Analytical thinking and attention to system performance and reliability. Clear documentation and effective cross‑functional communication. Initiative to troubleshoot and proactively solve operational problems. Accountability for managing scheduled maintenance, patch windows, and database changes. Career Progression This role represents a growing depth of expertise and operational responsibility in database administration. The next step in this track is Database Administrator III, where the individual will be expected to handle strategic projects, lead major upgrades, and mentor junior staff. Job Type & Location Contract to hire position based out of Mount Arlington, NJ. Hybrid schedule: 2 onsite days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday) and remote work on other days. Pay and Benefits Pay range: $55.00 – $75.00 per hour. Medical, dental & vision. Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital. 401(k) Retirement Plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available. Life Insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for employee and dependents). Short and long‑term disability. Health Spending Account (HSA). Transportation benefits. Employee Assistance Program. Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave). Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr TEKsystems