Oracle Database Administrator (RAC/DataGuard)

Phaxis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is looking for a highly skilled Oracle Database Administrator with expertise in Oracle RAC and DataGuard. This full-time position involves administering and supporting Oracle environments, ensuring high availability and performance. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of DBA experience, solid understanding of database internals, and skills in SQL and PL/SQL. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience as an Oracle DBA.
• Proven expertise with Oracle RAC and DataGuard implementations.
• Strong understanding of Oracle internals and backup/recovery methods.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and support Oracle database environments.
• Manage high availability setups using Oracle RAC.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot availability issues.

Skills

Oracle RAC

DataGuard

SQL

PL/SQL

Shell scripting

Oracle ASM

Performance tuning

Documentation skills

Analytical skills

Tools

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Ansible

Job description

Oracle Database Administrator (RAC/DataGuard)

This range is provided by Phaxis. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

Salary is 130k to 165k + bonus

We are seeking a highly skilled Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) with deep expertise in Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) and DataGuard to support and manage our mission‑critical database infrastructure. This role is responsible for ensuring high availability, performance, data integrity, and disaster recovery across our Oracle environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and support Oracle database environments (11g through 19c and beyond)


• Manage high availability setups using Oracle RAC and disaster recovery using DataGuard


• Perform regular database upgrades, patches, and system maintenance


• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to availability and latency


• Optimize and tune databases for performance and efficiency


• Implement and manage database backup, recovery, and archival strategies


• Automate routine DBA tasks to increase efficiency and reliability


• Ensure database security, compliance, and data integrity


• Collaborate with, infrastructure, and application teams for database‑related support and deployment


• Participate in a rotating 24x7 on‑call support schedule for production systems


• Maintain thorough documentation of architecture, processes, and procedures

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands‑on experience as an Oracle DBA


• Proven expertise with Oracle RAC and DataGuard implementations


• Strong understanding of Oracle internals, backup/recovery methods, and HA/DR configurations


• Experience working in mixed operating system environments (Linux, AIX, Windows)


• Proficient in writing and troubleshooting SQL, PL/SQL, and Shell scripts


• Solid understanding of Oracle ASM, Grid Infrastructure, and Oracle Enterprise Manager


• Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, cron jobs, scripting)


• Excellent communication, documentation, and analytical skills


• Bonus: Experience with other RDBMS platforms (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Sybase)

Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have)

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)


• Oracle Certified Expert in RAC and Grid Infrastructure

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

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