Oracle OCI Database Administrator

SteelGate LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Full Medical

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

SteelGate LLC is seeking an experienced Oracle OCI Database Administrator for remote work in the United States. The role focuses on provisioning, tuning, and supporting Oracle databases in OCI environments, including 19c/23c with CDB/PDB architectures and cross-region DR readiness.

The candidate will implement RMAN, Data Guard, and automation using Terraform, OCI CLI, Bash, and Python, collaborating with security and infrastructure teams to ensure mission-critical availability.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Oracle DB administration experience.
• 2–3+ years hands-on OCI experience.
• Experience supporting mission-critical workloads in cloud environments.
• Strong knowledge of 19c/23c multitenant CDB/PDB architecture.

Responsibilities

• Provision and administer Oracle databases on OCI DB Systems, Exadata Cloud Service, and Autonomous Database platforms.
• Manage CDB/PDB environments, including cloning, patching, upgrades, and resource management.
• Implement RMAN backup/recovery and Data Guard with cross-region DR architectures.
• Perform performance tuning using AWR/ASH and SQL optimization; troubleshoot complex issues.
• Automate database tasks using Terraform, OCI CLI, Bash, Python; document runbooks and automation workflows.

Skills

Oracle Database Administration

OCI Cloud

Disaster Recovery

Education

Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) – Oracle DB 19c/23c

OCI Architect Associate

Tools

Terraform

OCI CLI

Bash

Python

Job description

# Oracle OCI Database Administrator# Oracle OCI Database AdministratorSTEELGATE LLCPublishedSeptember 11, 2026LocationRemote, United States of AmericaJob TypeFull-time### Description**Oracle OCI Database Administrator****Full Time | Remote | Secret clearance required**We are seeking an experienced Oracle OCI Database Administrator to provision, administer, optimize, and support mission-critical Oracle databases in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The role will support Oracle Database 19c/23c environments, including multitenant Container Databases (CDBs) and Pluggable Databases (PDBs), as well as cloud migration, modernization, high availability, and disaster recovery initiatives.**Key Responsibilities** Provision and administer Oracle databases on OCI DB Systems, Exadata Cloud Service, and Autonomous Database platforms, including ATP and ADW. Manage CDB/PDB environments, including cloning, patching, upgrades, and resource management. Implement and support RMAN backup/recovery, Oracle Data Guard, and cross-region disaster recovery architectures. Perform performance analysis and tuning using AWR, ASH, SQL optimization, and related tools. Troubleshoot complex performance, connectivity, database, compute, storage, network, and OCI resource issues. Automate database and cloud administration using Terraform, OCI CLI, Bash, Python, or similar scripting tools. Support Oracle database migrations and modernization efforts. Develop and maintain procedures, runbooks, technical documentation, and automation workflows. Collaborate with distributed engineering, infrastructure, cloud, and security teams.**Required Qualifications** 7+ years of Oracle Database Administration experience. 2–3+ years of hands-on OCI experience. Experience supporting production, mission-critical workloads. Strong knowledge of Oracle Database 19c/23c and multitenant CDB/PDB architecture. Working knowledge of OCI VCNs, subnets, IAM, compartments, storage, and security. Ability to operate independently in cloud-native environments. Ability to design high-availability and disaster recovery solutions in OCI. Ability to diagnose complex issues across database, compute, storage, and network layers. Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.**Preferred Qualifications and Certifications** Terraform or similar infrastructure-as-code experience strongly preferred. Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)—Oracle Database 19c/23c. OCI Architect Associate certification. OCI Architect Professional certification. Oracle Autonomous Database Specialist certification preferred. Oracle Database Performance Tuning Specialist certification preferred.Job Types: Full-Time Salary: Based on Experience Schedule: Monday-Friday Benefits: • 401(k) matching • Full Medical • Paid time off • Professional development assistanceSTEELGATE LLC is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that prides itself in hiring top-level Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) proven to exceed deliverable expectations. STEELGATE LLC is focused on solving the hard problems facing our government and commercial clients. Our success lies in blending together relevant domain/functional knowledge with deep expertise in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Defensive Cyber Operations, cloud-based DevSecOps, Data Analytics & AI, Acquisition and Acquisition Management, and more. STEELGATE LLC has a positive, inclusive workplace environment where all team members and partners work towards mutual success. We have established a reliable reach-back program whereas all SMEs are available to support, advise and directly complete mission deliverables when necessary. STEELGATE LLC has a worldwide reputation as a valued and trustworthy partner. Our can-do attitude and willingness to support any mission requirement sets us apart from other small business organizations. Find out more about STEELGATE LLC @ www.steelgatellc.com.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.