Oracle DBA

Cognizant; Atlanta (GA); In loco; USD 99.000 - 116.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation in the United States seeks an experienced Oracle DBA for a full-time role in Atlanta. You will administer, monitor, and support Oracle databases across 11g/12c/19c/21c and collaborate with cloud and app teams during deployments.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of Oracle DB administration, with GoldenGate, Exadata, RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, OEM, and AWR/ASH tuning. Scripting skills and on-call readiness are required; regulated industries are a plus.

Competenze

• 10+ years of Oracle Database Administration experience.
• Experience with Oracle GoldenGate, Exadata, RAC, ASM, Data Guard.
• Proficient in RMAN backups, OEM, and performance tuning.

Mansioni

• Administer, monitor, and support Oracle Database environments (11g/12c/19c/21c).
• Manage Oracle GoldenGate replication and Exadata infrastructure.
• Configure and troubleshoot Oracle RAC, ASM, and Data Guard.
• Perform installations, upgrades, patching, migration, cloning, and refreshes.
• Monitor performance using AWR/ASH/ADDM and OEM; optimize queries.
• Manage backup/recovery strategies with RMAN and conduct DR testing.
• Implement HA/DR solutions with Data Guard and support incidents and requests.
• Collaborate with application/infrastructure/cloud teams during deployments.
• Automate routine tasks with Shell scripting and Oracle utilities.
• Ensure security, compliance, and operational best practices.

Conoscenze

Oracle Database Administration

Oracle GoldenGate

Oracle Exadata

Oracle RAC

Oracle ASM

Oracle Data Guard

RMAN Backup & Recovery

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Performance Tuning

Linux/Unix Administration

Shell Scripting

Troubleshooting

Descrizione del lavoro

Cognizant is seeking an Oracle DBA for a full-time opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and support Oracle Database environments (11g/12c/19c/21c).

• Manage and maintain Oracle GoldenGate replication (Uni-directional and Bi-directional environments).

• Administer and support Oracle Exadata infrastructure and databases.

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Oracle RAC, ASM, and Data Guard environments.

• Perform database installation, upgrades, patching, migration, cloning, and refresh activities.

• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks using AWR, ASH, ADDM, and OEM.

• Manage backup and recovery strategies using RMAN and perform disaster recovery testing.

• Implement High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions using Data Guard.

• Support production incidents, service requests, problem management, and root cause analysis.

• Work closely with application, infrastructure, and cloud teams during deployments and migrations.

• Automate routine DBA tasks using Shell Scripting and Oracle utilities.

• Ensure database security, compliance, and operational best practices.

Qualifications:

Mandatory Technical Skills

• Oracle Database Administration: 10+ years

• Oracle GoldenGate: Installation, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning

• Oracle Exadata: Administration, Monitoring, Patching, Performance Optimization

• Oracle RAC

• Oracle ASM

• Oracle Data Guard / Active Data Guard

• RMAN Backup & Recovery

• Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)

• Performance Tuning (AWR, ASH, ADDM, SQL Tuning)

• Linux/Unix Administration

• Shell Scripting

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

• Experience supporting large-scale mission-critical production environments.

• Ability to work in 24x7 support/on-call rotational model.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in banking, financial services, or other regulated environments is preferred.

The salary range for this role is between $99,000 and $116,000 depending on skills and qualifications of the candidate. Applications will be accepted till 11/11/2026.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.