Database Administrator

$104,000 - $118,560/Yr

HRU Technical Resources - Nashua, NH

Full-time - Mid Level

Nashua, NH

About the position

The Database Administrator role involves installing, upgrading, patching, tuning, and supporting Oracle databases for evolving applications. The position requires extensive performance evaluation experience and a minimum of 10 years of experience managing and supporting Oracle databases. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with excellent communication skills, capable of working independently and as part of a team, and must be willing to obtain National Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the smooth operation and physical design of databases.
• Review database design and integration of systems, provide backup recovery, and recommend enhancements or improvements.
• Maintain security and integrity controls.
• Formulate policies, procedures, and standards for database management.
• Monitor transaction activity and utilization.

Requirements

• Strong experience with Oracle 19c, 18c, 12c, and 11g architecture and database infrastructure design.
• Proficiency in Oracle Multitenancy, including managing and maintaining Container and Pluggable databases.
• Expertise in automating, scripting, and streamlining processes for efficiency and accuracy (Unix shell scripting or similar tools).
• Ability to develop standardized database installation and configuration processes and procedures.
• Strong experience in performance tuning using OEM or third-party tools, advanced stats gathering, understanding of Oracle 19c/18c optimizer behavior, and knowledge of Oracle 19c new features.
• Proficiency in scheduling and using ASH/AWR/ADDM reports and taking corrective actions.
• Strong experience with Disaster Recovery environments using Data Guard.
• Experience with Solaris, Red Hat Linux, and Windows Operating Systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of Oracle backup methodologies and their implementation via GUI and scripts, including RMAN backups and database restores.
• Experience developing architectural and functional process diagrams for Oracle database services.

Nice-to-haves

• Oracle OCP or OCM Certification.
• Experience with disk array storage solutions, preferably NetApp.
• Experience with backup/recovery solutions, preferably CommVault.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $50 - $57.
• Opportunity to work on evolving applications and technologies.