Senior Oracle Database Administrator

The Judge Group; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 96,432 - 110,208; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator in Berkeley Heights, NJ. The role focuses on migrating and supporting large Oracle databases to Azure Cloud, ensuring performance and security. Candidates should have over 5 years of Oracle database administration experience across Windows/UNIX/Linux platforms and strong familiarity with Azure. Responsibilities include complex database administration, performance tuning, and 24x7 on-call support. Ideal candidates possess relevant certifications and a Bachelor's degree in computer science.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Oracle Database Administration experience on multiple platforms.
• Strong familiarity with implementation of Oracle in Azure cloud.
• 2-3 years of experience working in Azure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Migrate databases from on-premises to Azure Cloud.
• Monitor performance metrics and allocate database resources.
• Participate in 24x7 on-call support for production databases.

Skills

Oracle utilities AWR, ASH, ADDM

Problem diagnosis

Shell scripting

Database backup and recovery

Performance monitoring and tuning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Oracle 19c

Azure Data Studio

SQL Plus

OEM

RMAN

Job description

Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ

Base pay range

$70.00/hr - $80.00/hr

Our direct client is looking for an experienced Oracle database administrator to help migrate and support multiple very large Oracle databases from on-premises to Azure Cloud. In this role, you will also be responsible for the installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance of all Oracle databases running on Linux platform, and ensure the optimal performance, availability, integrity, and security of our critical data infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate advanced skills in Oracle utilities AWR, ASH, ADDM, and OS Watcher; strong knowledge of OEM management and administration; proficient in problem diagnosis, shell scripting, performance monitoring and tuning and database backup and recovery.
• Experienced with DMS (Database Migration Services) tools to migrate Oracle databases from On-premises to Cloud.
• Configure, administer, and implement complex database infrastructures, multiple replication technologies, multi-directional flows, and other high availability architectural topologies. Must have strong SME experience in both Golden Gate and Oracle Data Guard.
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics and allocate database resources to achieve optimum database performance.
• Perform fail‑over testing, patching, upgrades and demonstrate knowledge of storage, encryption, security, and Azure cloud.
• Participate in 24x7 on‑call support for production databases.
• Test, validate and implement performance and resource optimization improvements in consultation with Azure Infrastructure Operation team.
• Working knowledge of backup and recovery tools for Oracle databases, specifically within Azure.
• Perform root cause analysis of production‑related database issues.
• Work closely with internal groups, external clients, and application developers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent is preferred.
• 5+ years Oracle Database Administration experience with administering and supporting multiple Oracle databases on Windows/UNIX/Linux platforms.
• Strong familiarity with implementation of Oracle in the AZURE cloud.
• Experience with Oracle 19c, ASM, Grid Infrastructure, Golden Gate, Data Guard, RMAN, OS Watcher, Azure Data Studio, SQL Plus, OEM, AWR, ASH, ADDM.
• Experience in managing, tuning, monitoring, and securing Oracle databases.
• 2–3 year experience working in Azure is highly preferred.
• 3-year experience with conducting performance tuning, backup/recovery, scalability/capacity planning, and UNIX shell scripting.

Preferred qualifications

• Azure certifications such as AZ-300, AZ-301, or AZ-303 are a plus.
• Master’s degree in technology is a plus.
• Microsoft security certifications are a plus.
• Architecture level experience with other major public cloud providers is beneficial.
• Familiarity with FISMA HIGH, FedRAMP HIGH, and/or Zero Trust Architecture is strongly preferred.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Financial Services and Business Consulting and Services