Oracle Database Administrator

Valiant Technologies LLC; Weehawken (NJ); On-site; USD 89,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC is seeking an Oracle Database Administrator in Weehawken, NJ, to manage and optimize Oracle database environments across development, test, stage, and production. The role focuses on reliability, performance, security, and availability for mission-critical applications.

You will monitor health, support deployments, and implement backup/recovery and high-availability strategies, collaborating with developers and IT teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Oracle Database Administrator.
• Strong experience with Oracle Database administration in enterprise environments.
• Proven experience using RMAN, Data Pump, and performance monitoring tools.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Oracle Database Administration

Performance Tuning

SQL/PLSQL

Security Management

Automation scripting

Tools

RMAN

Data Pump

AWR/ASH/Statspack

Linux/UNIX

Job description

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

Job Title:Oracle Database Administrator

Duration: 12 Months + Extension

Bill Rate: $78/hour (C2C)

Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

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.

  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.

  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.