Oracle DBA

Cognizant; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 99,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation in Boise, Idaho is seeking an experienced Oracle DBA for a full-time position. You will administer, monitor, and support Oracle databases across multiple environments, and collaborate with application, infrastructure, and cloud teams during deployments and migrations.

The role emphasizes High Availability and Disaster Recovery using Data Guard, RMAN backup/recovery, and performance tuning with AWR/ASH/ADDM.

Qualifications

• Oracle DBA with 10+ years of experience.
• Experience installing/configuring Oracle GoldenGate.
• Experience with Oracle Exadata, patching and performance.
• Experience with Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard.
• RMAN backup and recovery expertise.
• Experience in Linux/Unix, shell scripting.
• Ability to work in 24x7 on-call rotation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience in banking or regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and support Oracle databases.
• Manage Oracle GoldenGate replication.
• Administer Exadata infrastructure and databases.
• Configure and troubleshoot RAC, ASM, and Data Guard.
• Perform installation, upgrades, patching, migration, and cloning.
• Monitor performance with AWR/ASH/ADDM and OEM.
• Manage RMAN backups and disaster recovery testing.
• Implement HA/DR using Data Guard.
• Support incidents, service requests, problem management, root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with apps, infra, and cloud teams during deployments.
• Automate DBA tasks with shell scripts.
• Ensure security, compliance, and best practices.

Skills

Oracle DBA

GoldenGate

Exadata

RAC

ASM

Data Guard

RMAN

OEM

Performance Tuning

Linux/Unix

Shell Scripting

On-call Support

Stakeholder Mgmt

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.