Oracle DBA

Cognizant; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 99,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation in Vermont seeks an Oracle DBA for a full-time role. You will administer Oracle databases across 11g/12c/19c/21c, manage GoldenGate replication, and maintain Exadata infrastructure.

The position requires 24x7 on-call availability and strong collaboration with cloud teams during deployments. Applicants should have 10+ years of Oracle DB administration experience, expertise in RMAN backups, and strong troubleshooting abilities.

Qualifications

• Oracle Database Administration with 10+ years of experience.
• Oracle GoldenGate installation, config, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Oracle Exadata administration, monitoring, patching and tuning.
• Experience with Oracle RAC, ASM and Data Guard.
• RMAN backup and recovery expertise; OEM monitoring.
• Linux/Unix administration and Shell scripting skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and support Oracle Database environments (11g/12c/19c/21c).
• Manage and maintain Oracle GoldenGate replication.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot RAC, ASM, and Data Guard environments.
• Perform database installation, upgrades, patching, migration, cloning, and refresh activities.
• Balance performance using AWR/ASH/ADDM and OEM tools.
• Support HA/DR strategies and disaster recovery testing.
• Collaborate with application and cloud teams during deployments.
• Automate routine tasks with Shell scripting and Oracle utilities.

Skills

Oracle Database Administration

Oracle GoldenGate

Linux/Unix Administration

Shell Scripting

Performance Tuning

Tools

Oracle Exadata

Oracle RAC

Oracle ASM

Oracle Data Guard

RMAN

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.