Oracle DBA

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Oracle DBA for a full-time role in Columbus, OH. The candidate will administer, monitor, and support Oracle databases across multiple versions, manage GoldenGate replication, Exadata, RAC, ASM, and Data Guard implementations, and ensure high availability with robust backup and DR practices.

The role requires 10+ years in Oracle DBA, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to work in a 24x7 on-call rotation, with collaboration across application,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Oracle DBA experience required.
• Experience with GoldenGate installations, configurations, and tuning.
• Experience administering Exadata infrastructure and databases.
• Hands-on with RAC, ASM, and Data Guard solutions.
• Proficient in RMAN backup/recovery and DR testing.
• Familiarity with OEM for monitoring and management.
• Strong Linux/Unix administration and shell scripting skills.
• Proven troubleshooting and performance tuning capabilities.
• Experience in large-scale, production environments, with on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and support Oracle DB environments (11g/12c/19c/21c).
• Manage GoldenGate replication in uni/bi-directional setups.
• Administer Exadata infrastructure and databases.
• Configure and troubleshoot RAC, ASM, and Data Guard.
• Perform installs, upgrades, patches, migrations, and cloning.
• Monitor performance using AWR/ASH/ADDM and OEM.
• Manage backup strategies with RMAN and DR testing.
• Implement HA/DR using Data Guard.
• Support incidents, requests, and root cause analyses.
• Collaborate with apps, infra, and cloud teams during deployments.
• Automate routine tasks with shell scripting and Oracle utilities.

Skills

Oracle Database Administration

Linux/Unix Administration

Shell Scripting

Performance Tuning

Troubleshooting & Analytics

24x7 On-call Experience

Stakeholder Management

Production Environment Support

Banking/Regulated Environments

Tools

Oracle GoldenGate

Oracle Exadata

Oracle RAC

Oracle ASM

Oracle Data Guard / Active Data Guard

RMAN

Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)

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.