Senior Database Administrator: Oracle & SQL Expert

TaskVerse; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Vaco LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to manage enterprise Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server environments. You will ensure performance, security, and availability, collaborating with infrastructure and security teams to implement long-term database strategies aligned with business goals.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in IT/CS, Oracle certs, 7+ years Oracle DB admin, 3+ years SQL Server, and strong backup, licensing, and troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or CS or equivalent experience.
• Oracle Certified Administrator certification required; Oracle Certified Professional preferred.
• Minimum seven years of Oracle database administration experience.
• At least three years managing Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Strong backup and recovery using RMAN and MSSQL backups.
• Familiarity with Linux, KVM, and virtualization technologies.
• Understanding of Oracle and Microsoft licensing requirements.
• Excellent troubleshooting, project management, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and upgrade Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases to ensure performance and security.
• Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions.
• Develop, test, and execute backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Manage database security, user access, and ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with systems and security teams to support new technology initiatives, address vulnerabilities, and manage patches.
• Enforce database policies, procedures, and change control processes, including licensing compliance.
• Support development and QA environments, including database refreshes and testing.
• Provide technical guidance and serve as SME for database initiatives.
• Work with IT leadership to develop strategic plans for future growth and technology adoption.

Skills

Oracle Database Administration

Microsoft SQL Server

Linux

RMAN backups

Licensing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Oracle Certified Administrator

Oracle Certified Professional

Job description

Vaco LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to manage enterprise Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server environments. You will ensure performance, security, and availability, collaborating with infrastructure and security teams to implement long-term database strategies aligned with business goals.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in IT/CS, Oracle certs, 7+ years Oracle DB admin, 3+ years SQL Server, and strong backup, licensing, and troubleshooting skills.