Oracle DBA

Cognizant; Helena (MT); 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 a large-scale production environment. The position covers administration, monitoring, and support for Oracle databases across multiple versions, including Exadata and GoldenGate replication.

Responsibilities include high availability, disaster recovery planning, and collaboration with application and cloud teams during deployments.

Qualifications

• Oracle Database Administration experience: 10+ years.
• Oracle GoldenGate installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Exadata administration, monitoring, patching, performance optimization.
• Experience with Oracle RAC, ASM, and Data Guard (Active Data Guard).
• RMAN backup & recovery planning and disaster recovery testing.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and support Oracle Database environments (11g/12c/19c/21c).
• Manage Oracle GoldenGate replication in uni- and bi-directional setups.
• Administer Exadata infrastructure and databases.
• Configure and troubleshoot RAC, ASM, Data Guard environments.
• Perform installations, upgrades, patching, migrations, cloning, and refreshes.

Skills

Oracle DBA

GoldenGate

Exadata

RAC

ASM

Data Guard

RMAN

OEM

Performance Tuning

Linux/Unix

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.