Senior Oracle DBA - Exadata, RAC, Data Guard, 24x7 On-Call

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 99,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking an experienced Oracle DBA for a full-time opportunity in Salem, Oregon. The role administers, monitors, and supports Oracle databases across multiple versions and technologies including GoldenGate, Exadata, RAC/ASM, and Data Guard, with a focus on HA/DR and security.

You will manage RMAN backups, performance tuning with AWR/ASH/ADDM, and work with applications, infrastructure, and cloud teams during deployments and migrations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Oracle Database Administration experience.
• Hands-on experience with GoldenGate, Exadata, RAC, ASM, and Data Guard.
• Proficient in RMAN backups, OEM monitoring, and SQL tuning.
• Experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical production environments.
• Willingness to participate in 24x7 on-call rotations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience in banking/financial services or regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and support Oracle Database environments (11g/12c/19c/21c).
• Manage Oracle GoldenGate replication (uni-/bi-directional).
• Administer Oracle Exadata infrastructure and databases.
• Configure and troubleshoot RAC, ASM, and Data Guard.
• Perform installations, upgrades, patching, migration, cloning, and refreshes.
• Monitor performance with AWR/ASH/ADDM and OEM.
• Manage backups and recovery with RMAN and test DR.
• Implement HA/DR solutions using Data Guard.
• Support production incidents and on-call rotation.
• Collaborate with application, infra, and cloud teams during deployments.
• Automate routine tasks using shell scripting.
• Ensure security, compliance, and best practices.

Skills

Oracle Database Administration

Oracle GoldenGate

Oracle Exadata

Oracle RAC

Oracle ASM

Data Guard / Active Data Guard

RMAN Backup & Recovery

Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)

Performance Tuning (AWR/ASH/ADDM)

Linux/Unix Administration

Shell Scripting

24x7 On-call Support

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking an experienced Oracle DBA for a full-time opportunity in Salem, Oregon. The role administers, monitors, and supports Oracle databases across multiple versions and technologies including GoldenGate, Exadata, RAC/ASM, and Data Guard, with a focus on HA/DR and security.

You will manage RMAN backups, performance tuning with AWR/ASH/ADDM, and work with applications, infrastructure, and cloud teams during deployments and migrations.