Oracle Database Administrator

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC; Weehawken (NJ); On-site; USD 89,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Machine Learning Technologies LLC in Weehawken, NJ is seeking an Oracle Database Administrator to manage Oracle database environments across development, test, stage, and production. You will ensure reliability, security, and performance while implementing best practices and supporting application deployments.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of Oracle DBA experience, strong recovery and security skills, and hands-on experience with RMAN, Data Pump, and performance tuning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Oracle Database Administrator.
• Strong experience with Oracle Database administration in enterprise environments.
• Proven experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving database performance issues.
• Experience with Oracle RMAN, Data Pump, and performance monitoring tools.
• Strong knowledge of backup/recovery, security management, and database maintenance.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Oracle databases across development, test, stage, and production environments.
• Monitor database health, availability, security, storage utilization, and backup/recovery processes.
• Support application deployments and collaborate with developers to ensure efficient database design and operation.
• Implement and maintain backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents, outages, and data-related issues.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, operational procedures, and technical documentation.
• Participate in change management, system upgrades, and Agile project activities.

Skills

Oracle Database Administration

Performance Tuning

SQL Optimization

PL/SQL

Capacity Planning

Tools

Oracle RMAN

Data Pump

Performance monitoring tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Overview

Job ID: J54075

Job Title: Oracle Database Administrator

Location: Weehawken, NJ

Duration: 12 Months + Extension

Domain Exposure: Consumer Staples

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Employment Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Bill Rate: $78/hour (C2C)

Job Summary

The Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the administration, maintenance, security, availability, and performance of Oracle database environments. This role supports development, test, stage and production systems by implementing database best practices, proactively monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring the reliability of mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Oracle databases across development, test, stage, and production environments.
• Monitor database health, availability, security, storage utilization, and backup/recovery processes.
• Support application deployments and collaborate with developers to ensure efficient database design and operation.
• Implement and maintain backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents, outages, and data-related issues.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, operational procedures, and technical documentation.
• Participate in change management, system upgrades, and Agile project activities.

Performance Tuning Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor and analyze database performance to identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.
• Perform SQL and PL/SQL tuning using execution plans, AWR, ASH, Statspack, and Oracle performance diagnostic tools.
• Analyze and optimize database queries, indexes, partitions, and schema designs to improve performance.
• Monitor and optimize CPU, memory, I/O, and network utilization.
• Partner with application teams to diagnose and resolve performance issues across the database and application stack.
• Establish performance baselines and implement proactive monitoring and alerting strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Oracle Database Administrator.
• Strong experience with Oracle Database administration in enterprise environments.
• Proven experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving database performance issues.
• Experience with Oracle RMAN, Data Pump, and performance monitoring tools.
• Strong knowledge of backup/recovery, security management, and database maintenance.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, ASM, and high-availability environments.
• Experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical production systems.
• Knowledge of Linux/UNIX administration and shell scripting.

Key Skills: Oracle Database Administration, Performance Tuning, SQL Optimization, PL/SQL, Execution Plan Analysis, Oracle RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, Backup & Recovery, Capacity Planning, Database Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Security Management, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, and Agile Collaboration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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