Oracle Database Administrator

Ethereum Technologies LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethereum Technologies in Dallas, TX is seeking an Oracle Database Administrator for a 9-month + extension engagement. The role covers DBA operations, performance tuning, HA/DR, security administration, and production support across Dev, QA, and Production environments.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, use RMAN and OEM, and contribute to SOPs and documentation while following ITIL/SLA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience installing, configuring, patching, upgrading Oracle databases across Dev/QA/Prod.
• Expertise in performance tuning using AWR/ASH/ADDM and execution plans.
• Knowledge of RAC/ASM/Data Guard, RMAN backups and DR drills.
• Security: manage Oracle users, roles, privileges, and data policies.

Responsibilities

• DBA operations across Dev, QA, and Production environments.
• Monitor and optimize Oracle performance using AWR/ASH/ADDM and execution plans.
• Support RAC, ASM, Data Guard; manage RMAN backups and DR drills.
• Manage users, roles, privileges, profiles, and data security policies.
• Handle incidents, service requests, RCA under ITIL/SLA; weekend/on-call support.
• Collaborate with application, infra, Linux, storage, and network teams; maintain SOPs and docs.

Skills

Database administration

SQL optimization

Incident management

Collaboration

Tools

Oracle 12c/19c

Oracle RAC

ASM

Data Guard

RMAN

OEM

Linux/Unix

Shell scripting

Job description

Job Title: Oracle Database Administrator

Location: Dallas, TX

Duration: 9 Months + Extension

Bill Rate: 69/hour

Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization: US-Citizen, H-1B, OPT-EAD, GC-EAD

Key Responsibilities:

• DBA Operations: Install, configure, patch, upgrade, refresh, clone, and migrate Oracle databases across Dev, QA, and Production environments.
• Performance Tuning: Monitor system health and optimize database/SQL performance using AWR, ASH, ADDM, and execution-plan analysis.
• High Availability & DR: Support Oracle RAC, ASM, and Data Guard; manage RMAN backup/recovery, and lead DR drills (failover/failback).
• Security & Administration: Manage Oracle users, roles, privileges, profiles, and enforce data security policies.
• Production Support: Handle incidents, service requests, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) under strict ITIL/SLA frameworks; provide weekend/off-hours support.
• Collaboration: Partner with application, infrastructure, Linux, storage, and network teams; maintain SOPs and technical documentation.

Technical Skills:

• Core Systems: Oracle Database 12c/19c+, Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, and RMAN.
• Tools & OS: Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), Linux/Unix Administration, and Shell scripting.
• Tuning: Advanced SQL/PLSQL troubleshooting and database diagnostics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cloud: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) exposure and cloud transformation/migration experience.
• Automation: Modern scripting via Python or Ansible.
• ITSM: Hands-on experience with ServiceNow or similar service platforms.
• Industry: Prior experience supporting Healthcare or large-scale enterprise accounts

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.