Senior Database Administrator

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Job Title: Senior Database Administrator
Location-Type: Hybrid (3 Days A Week Onsite (Tues, Wed, and Thurs) - in Cary, NC 27511)
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: Contract (6 Months w/ option to extend)
W2 Pay Rate Range: $40/hr – $50/hr
Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
Must be authorized to work in the U.S., with no sponsorship required.

Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator to support the client's enterprise IT organization through the administration, optimization, and ongoing support of Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) R12.2 and Oracle Database 19c environments. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, scalability, resiliency, and performance of mission-critical database and application systems across Production, Development, Test, and Disaster Recovery environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep Oracle EBS administration expertise, strong Linux/Unix experience, and a proactive mindset around troubleshooting, automation, and continuous improvement.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, clone, and maintain Oracle EBS R12.2 multi-node environments across Production, Test, Development, and DR systems
• Perform Oracle EBS patching activities including AD, TXK, PSU, and CPU patching
• Administer and support Oracle Database 19c environments
• Migrate and manage EBS databases and application stacks within Microsoft Azure cloud environments
• Perform database upgrades, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery administration using RMAN and CommVault
• Monitor and tune database performance utilizing AWR, ASH, and SQL tuning methodologies
• Troubleshoot Oracle Workflow, OAF, Forms, ADI, and WebLogic-related issues
• Manage concurrent manager jobs and resolve application performance bottlenecks
• Configure and maintain Oracle Data Guard environments and support DR testing exercises
• Develop shell or Perl scripts for automation, monitoring, and reporting
• Support software deployments and collaborate with development and support teams throughout the SDLC lifecycle
• Monitor service desk tickets and ensure SLA compliance for production systems
• Manage tablespaces, database security, users, and roles
• Lead technical initiatives and provide mentorship/support to team members
• Evaluate and recommend emerging Oracle database technologies and best practices

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or equivalent professional experience
• 8–10 years of Oracle Database Administration and Oracle EBS Administration experience in Unix/Linux environments
• Strong expertise with Oracle EBS R12.2 multi-node architecture
• Hands-on experience administering Oracle Database 19c
• Experience performing EBS upgrades, migrations, patching, backup, and recovery activities
• Strong Linux/Unix systems administration background
• Experience with Oracle Data Guard setup, failover, and administration
• Experience with RMAN, CommVault, and backup/recovery technologies
• Experience monitoring and tuning Oracle databases using OEM, AWR, ASH, and SQL tuning tools
• Strong scripting skills using Shell and/or Perl
• Experience supporting Production environments and participating in after-hours maintenance activities
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work independently, and thrive in fast-paced environments

• Oracle Exadata and ASM experience
• Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) experience
• Oracle APEX integration experience within EBS
• Experience using storage snapshot technologies for cloning
• Experience with Azure cloud migrations and cloud-based Oracle environments
• Experience with ServiceNow, Quest STAT, Config Snapshot, or related change management tools
• Experience supporting scalable, high-availability enterprise database environments