Oracle Database Administrator

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

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator for a 9-month contract with extension potential. The role covers DBA operations, performance tuning, High Availability, security, and production support across Dev, QA, and Production environments.

The candidate will work with OEM on Linux systems, perform RMAN backups, and participate in DR drills while ensuring ITIL/SLA compliance and on-call coverage as required.

Qualifications

• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, refresh, clone, and migrate Oracle databases across Dev, QA, and Production environments.
• Monitor system health and optimize database/SQL performance using AWR, ASH, ADDM, and execution-plan analysis.
• Support Oracle RAC, ASM, and Data Guard; manage RMAN backup/recovery, and lead DR drills (failover/failback).
• Manage Oracle users, roles, privileges, profiles, and enforce data security policies.
• Handle incidents, service requests, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) under ITIL/SLA frameworks; provide weekend/off-hours support.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, refresh, clone, and migrate Oracle databases across Dev, QA, and Production environments.
• Monitor system health and optimize database/SQL performance using AWR, ASH, ADDM, and execution-plan analysis.
• Support Oracle RAC, ASM, and Data Guard; manage RMAN backup/recovery, and lead DR drills (failover/failback).
• Manage Oracle users, roles, privileges, profiles, and enforce data security policies.
• Provide ITIL/SLA compliant production support including weekend/off-hours.

Skills

Oracle RAC

Data Guard

RMAN

Oracle 12c/19c

SQL/PLSQL

Linux/Unix

Shell scripting

OEM

Tools

Oracle Enterprise Manager

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.