Oracle DBA

Cognizant; Trenton (NJ); Presencial; USD 99.000 - 116.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking an experienced Oracle DBA for a full-time role in New Jersey. You will administer, monitor and support Oracle Database environments (11g/12c/19c/21c), manage GoldenGate replication, Exadata infrastructure, and perform RAC/ASM/Data Guard configurations.

Responsibilities include installations, upgrades, patching, migrations, performance tuning with AWR/ASH/ADDM, RMAN backups, HA/DR implementations, incident response, and cross-team

Formación

• 10+ years of Oracle Database Administration experience.
• Experience with Oracle GoldenGate installations and configurations.
• Proficient in Exadata administration and patching.
• Hands-on with RAC/ASM/Data Guard and RMAN backups.

Responsabilidades

• Administer, monitor, and support Oracle databases (11g/12c/19c/21c).
• Manage GoldenGate replication in uni- and bi-directional environments.
• Administer Exadata infrastructure and databases.
• Configure and troubleshoot RAC/ASM/Data Guard.
• Perform installations, upgrades, patching, migrations, and refreshes.
• Monitor performance using AWR/ASH/ADDM and OEM.
• Plan backups and recoveries with RMAN; conduct DR tests.
• Implement HA/DR solutions with Data Guard.
• Support production incidents, changes, and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with app, infra, and cloud teams; automate tasks with Shell.

Conocimientos

Oracle Database Administration

Oracle GoldenGate

Oracle Exadata

Oracle RAC

Oracle ASM

Oracle Data Guard

RMAN Backup & Recovery

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Performance Tuning

Linux/Unix Administration

Shell Scripting

Descripción del empleo

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.