Oracle Exadata DBA

Expert Technology Services; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Expert Technology Services in Raleigh, NC seeks a Senior Oracle Exadata DBA to lead the migration of large Oracle 19c databases to Oracle Exadata in AWS, and to optimize, administer, and support Exadata platforms across development, test, and production environments.

The role requires designing Exadata configurations, performing advanced tuning, and ensuring high availability with Data Guard and GoldenGate replication. On-call rotation and weekend coverage are expected.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Oracle Exadata architecture and Exadata features.
• Strong background in large Oracle databases and AWS deployments.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and optimize Exadata configurations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end migration of large 19c databases to Oracle Exadata in AWS.
• Design Exadata-optimized configurations and performance strategies.
• Manage Exadata dev/test/prod environments including schema design and SQL tuning.
• Perform advanced performance tuning using AWR/ASH analysis and indexing strategies.
• Administer high availability with Data Guard and manage GoldenGate replication.
• Troubleshoot performance, configuration, and availability issues across Exadata and Linux.
• Perform backups, patching, and upgrades for Exadata environments.

Skills

SQL writing

Performance tuning

Database design

Troubleshooting

On-call rotation

Indexing

Tools

Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) / Cloud Control

Oracle GoldenGate

Data Guard

AWR/ASH analysis

Job description

NC FAST- Senior Oracle Exadata DBA

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) requires a Senior Exadata Applications DBA to support the migration and development support of various applications for North Carolina Families Accessing Services through Technology (NC FAST).

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking an experienced Oracle Exadata DBA to lead the migration of large Oracle 19c databases (100+ TB) from standard AWS environments to Oracle Exadata in AWS. This role is responsible for optimizing, administering, and supporting Exadata platforms across development, test, and production environments, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability for a large portfolio of applications.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead end to end migration of large 19c databases to Oracle Exadata in AWS, including planning, execution, cutover, and validation.
• Design and implement Exadata optimized database configurations, storage features, and performance strategies.
• Manage Oracle Exadata environments (dev/test/prod), including schema design, data modeling, and SQL optimization.
• Perform advanced performance tuning using AWR/ASH analysis, indexing, partitioning, and resource management.
• Administer high availability and DR configurations using Oracle Data Guard.
• Implement and manage replication solutions such as Oracle GoldenGate.
• Troubleshoot performance, configuration, and availability issues across Exadata and Linux platforms.
• Execute backups, restores, patching, and upgrades for Exadata environments.

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience

• Deep understanding of Oracle Exadata architecture, including storage cells, InfiniBand networking, Smart Scan and Hybrid Columnar Compression (HCC)
• Required 7 Years Experience managing storage using Oracle Automatic Storage Management (ASM) and monitoring ASM disk groups
• Required 7 Years Proficiency in applying Exadata storage cell, compute node, and firmware patches, along with database-level PSU/DBRU/Release Updates
• Required 3 Years Experience with performance tuning at both database and Exadata storage layer
• Required 3 Years Ability to troubleshoot complex issues across database, OS, and Exadata storage components
• Required 5 Years Demonstrable expertise in designing database schemas, access patterns, indexing, locking strategies, and tuning Oracle databases
• Required 2 Years Experience with OEM (Oracle Enterprise Manager) or Cloud Control for monitoring and diagnostics
• Required 2 Years Experience in Install, configure, and troubleshoot/maintain Golden Gate
• Required 2 Years Strong experience in SQL writing skills
• Required 5 Years Participate in on-call rotation and weekend work
• Required 5 Years Experience with advanced security and Oracle DataGuard replication
• Required 2 Years