Oracle DBA

Cognizant; Hartford (CT); 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 role in Hartford, CT. The position requires expert administration of Oracle databases across multiple versions and components, including GoldenGate, Exadata, RAC, ASM, and Data Guard, with strong backup, recovery, and performance tuning capabilities.

You will work with cross-functional teams during deployments and migrations, automate routine tasks with shell scripting, and ensure security and

Qualifications

• Oracle Database Administration with 10+ years of experience.
• Experience with Oracle GoldenGate installation, configuration and troubleshooting.
• Oracle Exadata administration, monitoring, patching and performance optimization.
• Proficiency in Oracle RAC, ASM and Data Guard environments.
• RMAN backup and recovery expertise; disaster recovery planning.
• Experience with OEM, AWR/ASH/ADDM performance analysis and SQL tuning.
• Linux/Unix administration and shell scripting.
• Ability to work in 24x7 on-call rotation; strong communication skills.
• Experience in banking/regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and support Oracle database environments (11g/12c/19c/21c).
• Manage Oracle GoldenGate replication.
• Support Oracle Exadata infrastructure and databases.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot RAC, ASM, and Data Guard.
• Perform installation, upgrades, patching, migration, cloning, and refresh activities.
• Monitor performance with AWR/ASH/ADDM and OEM; optimize SQL.
• Manage backup and recovery strategies using RMAN; conduct DR testing.
• Implement HA/DR solutions using Data Guard.
• Support production incidents and problem management; root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with applications, infrastructure, and cloud teams during deployments.
• Automate DBA tasks using Shell scripting and Oracle utilities.
• Ensure database security, compliance, and best practices.

Skills

Oracle Database Administration

Oracle GoldenGate

Oracle Exadata

Oracle RAC

Oracle ASM

Oracle Data Guard

RMAN Backup & Recovery

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Performance Tuning (AWR, ASH, ADDM,SQL

Linux/Unix Administration

Shell Scripting

Troubleshooting & Analytics

Production environment support

24x7 on-call rotation

Communication & Stakeholder mgmt

Regulated environments experience

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.