Oracle DBA

Cognizant; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an Oracle DBA for a full-time opportunity in Tampa, FL. The role covers Oracle databases across 11g/12c/19c/21c, GoldenGate replication, Exadata, RAC, ASM, and Data Guard in a 24x7 production environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of Oracle DBA experience, strong troubleshooting, Linux/Unix administration, and shell scripting. Collaboration with application, infrastructure, and cloud teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Oracle DBA experience.
• Oracle GoldenGate installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Oracle Exadata administration, monitoring, patching, and performance optimization.
• Experience with Oracle RAC, ASM and Data Guard.
• RMAN backup and recovery expertise.
• Strong Linux/Unix administration and shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and support Oracle Database environments (11g/12c/19c/21c).
• Manage Oracle GoldenGate replication (uni- and bi-directional).
• Administer Oracle Exadata infrastructure and databases.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Oracle RAC, ASM, and Data Guard.
• Install, upgrade, patch, migrate, clone, and refresh databases.
• Monitor performance using AWR, ASH, ADDM, and OEM.
• Manage RMAN backups and disaster recovery testing.
• Implement HA and DR solutions using Data Guard.
• Support production incidents, service requests, problem management, and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and cloud teams during deployments.
• Automate routine DBA tasks using Shell scripting and Oracle utilities.
• Ensure database security, compliance, and operational best practices.

Skills

Linux/Unix Administration

Shell Scripting

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

On-call readiness

Regulated environments experience

Production support

Tools

Oracle GoldenGate

Oracle Exadata

Oracle RAC

Oracle ASM

Oracle Data Guard

RMAN

Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)

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.