OCI, MySQL, MariaDB, Database Administrator

Norland Group; Downey (CA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Norland Group in Downey, CA is seeking a seasoned Database Administrator to manage Oracle, MySQL, and MariaDB in a hybrid environment. The role emphasizes performance tuning, backup/recovery, and DR design using enterprise tools, including CommVault and AppSync.

You will lead migrations from IBM AIX to RHEL, deploy databases in AWS, and automate DBA tasks with Jenkins, Ansible, and OEM. A strong collaboration with execs, developers, and infrastructure teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Oracle, MySQL, MariaDB in enterprise settings.
• Strong in performance tuning, backup/recovery, DR design and deployment.
• Experience with AWS services (EC2, RDS, Aurora, MongoDB) and cloud deployments.
• Automation and orchestration using Jenkins, Ansible, Control-M, Azure DevOps, OEM.

Responsibilities

• Lead database administration across Oracle, MySQL, and MariaDB ecosystems in a hybrid Downey environment.
• Plan and execute migrations across platforms (AIX to RHEL) and data-center migrations.
• Implement security patches and ensure compliance with vendor best practices.
• Collaborate with management, developers, and infrastructure teams to ensure reliability and performance.

Job description

This position requires - Clear Background, Drug Test, and Education Check.
Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer without Sponsorship.
(Principal Only! No Corp to Corp)
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Position Title: OCI, MySQL, MariaDB, Database Administrator
Location: Downey, CA
Pay Rate: $72

Contract Duration: 1 Year

OT Rate: Straight Time (Exempt)

Hybrid

Skills Required

• Skilled in Oracle, MySQL, MariaDB database performance tuning.
• Skilled in Oracle, MySQL, MariaDB database backup, restore, and disaster recovery (DR) design and deployment using enterprise backup platforms such as CommVault.
• Knowledgeable in database cloning using Dell/EMC AppSync Copy Data Management and CommVault.
• Experienced in automating routine Oracle database administration tasks using tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, Control M, Azure DevOps, and Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).
• Skilled in deploying, configuring, and supporting databases in Amazon Web Services (AWS), including EC2, RDS, Aurora, MariaDB and MongoDB.
• Skilled in deploying, configuring, and supporting Oracle, MySQL, MariaDB
• Knowledgeable in AWS monitoring and logging services.
• Skilled in applying database security patches following vendor best practices.
• Possesses excellent communication skills for effective interaction with management teams, developers, and infrastructure groups.
• Ability to execute platform migrations of Oracle databases from IBM AIX systems to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with executive leadership, management teams, application developers, database administrators, and infrastructure support groups.

Experience Required

• 12+ years of experience in the following:
• Oracle, MySQL, and MariaDB database administration;
• Performance monitoring, analysis, optimization, and tuning in enterprise environments;
• Database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (DR) architecture;
• Support of backup and recovery solutions using enterprise platforms such as Commvault; database cloning, replication, and copy data management technologies; with tools such as Dell EMC AppSync and Commvault to support development, testing, and production environments;
• Automating database administration and operational processes using enterprise automation and orchestration tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, Control-M, Azure DevOps, and Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM); deploying, configuring, administering, and supporting database solutions within Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments; using EC2, RDS, Aurora, MariaDB, and MongoDB platforms; installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and support of Oracle, MySQL, and MariaDB database platforms in complex enterprise infrastructures;
• AWS monitoring, logging, and observability services; monitoring database performance, troubleshoot system issues, and support operational reliability;
• Implementing and maintaining database security best practices; evaluating, testing, and deployment of vendor-recommended security patches, updates, and vulnerability remediations; leading and executing Oracle database platform migrations with migrations from IBM AIX to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments; and in cross-platform endian conversions, storage architecture redesign, data migration methodologies (RMAN Convert, Data Pump, GoldenGate), application compatibility assessments, performance benchmarking, cutover planning, risk mitigation, and strategies to minimize business disruption and downtime.

Education Required

Master's degree in IT-related or Engineering field Oracle certification.

Additional Information

A hybrid work schedule, consisting of both onsite duties and telework, may be permitted and will be determined during the interview process. Overtime (OT) will be required either after hours, weekends, or holidays to complete tasks and avoid disruption to customer services. Anticipate an average of 4 hours of OT per week, County pays OT at the hourly rate. Participation in on-call schedule is required by the County. During on-call periods, Resource must be available to respond to after-hours calls, troubleshoot service outages, and remediate issues as they arise. Resource is expected to coordinate and collaborate with internal technical teams until the incident is fully resolved and service is restored.

We encourage Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans and Disabled individuals to apply for all positions that they may be qualified for. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks

Job Posted Date: 11/6/2026