Oracle DBA

Cognizant; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 99,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking an experienced Oracle DBA for a full-time position in the United States. You will administer, monitor, and optimize Oracle databases across multiple environments, including GoldenGate replication and Exadata infrastructure.

Responsibilities include performing installations, upgrades, patching, DR testing, and HA/DR implementation with Data Guard. Strong troubleshooting, Linux/Unix, and shell scripting skills are required; banking or regulated

Qualifications

• Oracle DBA with 10+ years of experience in large-scale environments.
• Oracle GoldenGate installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Exadata administration with patching, monitoring, and optimization.
• Experience with RAC, ASM, and Data Guard configurations.
• RMAN backup/recovery strategy design and DR testing.
• Proficient in OEM for monitoring and administration.
• Strong performance tuning using AWR/ASH/ADDM and SQL Tuning.
• Linux/Unix admin skills and shell scripting ability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience in banking/regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and support Oracle databases (11g/12c/19c/21c).
• Manage Oracle GoldenGate replication across environments.
• Administer Exadata infrastructure and databases.
• Configure and troubleshoot RAC, ASM, Data Guard.
• Perform installations, upgrades, patching, migration, cloning, and refreshes.
• Monitor performance with AWR/ASH/ADDM/OEM; resolve bottlenecks.
• Manage RMAN backups and DR testing.
• Implement HA/DR using Data Guard.
• Support production incidents and problem management.
• Collaborate with app, infra, and cloud teams during deployments.
• Automate DBA tasks with Shell scripting and Oracle utilities.
• Ensure security, compliance, and best practices.

Skills

Oracle Database Administration

Oracle GoldenGate

Oracle Exadata

Oracle RAC

Oracle ASM

Oracle Data Guard / Active Data Guard

RMAN Backup & Recovery

Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)

Performance Tuning (AWR, ASH, ADDM,SQL

Linux/Unix Administration

Shell Scripting

Job description

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.