Senior Oracle DBA: Exadata, RAC, Data Guard & GoldenGate

Cognizant; Topeka (KS); 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 role in Topeka, KS. The candidate will administer, monitor, and optimize Oracle databases across versions 11g–21c, manage GoldenGate replication, Exadata infrastructure, and Data Guard.

The position requires strong performance tuning, RMAN backups, and 24x7 support readiness. The role involves collaboration with multiple teams during deployments and migrations, plus automation of routine tasks with

Qualifications

• Oracle Database Administration: 10+ years.
• Oracle GoldenGate: Installation, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning.
• Oracle Exadata: Administration, Monitoring, Patching, Performance Optimization.
• Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard / Active Data Guard.
• RMAN Backup & Recovery.
• Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).
• Performance Tuning (AWR/ASH/ADDM/SQL).
• Linux/Unix Administration; Shell Scripting.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and support Oracle Database environments (11g/12c/19c/21c).
• Manage Oracle GoldenGate replication (uni-directional and bi-directional).
• Administer Oracle Exadata infrastructure and databases.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Oracle RAC, ASM, and Data Guard.
• Perform database installation, upgrades, patching, migration, cloning, and refresh activities.
• Monitor performance using AWR/ASH/ADDM/OEM and troubleshoot bottlenecks.
• Manage backup and recovery with RMAN; conduct DR testing.
• Implement HA/DR solutions using Data Guard.
• Support production incidents, service requests, and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with application, infra, and cloud teams during deployments and migrations.
• Automate routine tasks with Shell scripting and Oracle utilities.
• Ensure security, compliance, and best practices.

Skills

Oracle Database Administration

Oracle GoldenGate

Oracle Exadata

Oracle RAC

Oracle ASM

Oracle Data Guard / Active Data Guard

RMAN Backup & Recovery

Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)

Performance Tuning

Linux/Unix Administration

Shell Scripting

Troubleshooting & analytics

Production support experience

Job description

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking an experienced Oracle DBA for a full-time role in Topeka, KS. The candidate will administer, monitor, and optimize Oracle databases across versions 11g–21c, manage GoldenGate replication, Exadata infrastructure, and Data Guard.

The position requires strong performance tuning, RMAN backups, and 24x7 support readiness. The role involves collaboration with multiple teams during deployments and migrations, plus automation of routine tasks with