Job Title: Oracle DBA – Database Migration & DMS
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid — 3 days on-site)
Employment Type: Contract (W2 through ZipStaff — No C2C or 1099)
About the Opportunity
ZipStaff is seeking an Oracle DBA with database-migration depth for a global technology services firm in Houston.
You will administer production Oracle estates and plan and execute migrations with Oracle Database Migration Service, GoldenGate, Data Pump, and RMAN. This is a hands-on DBA and cutover seat — not a cloud-architect role and not a SQL-developer role.
What You’ll Do:
- Administer, monitor, and maintain Oracle databases in production and non-production.
- Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and run backup and recovery.
- Manage Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, OEM, and SQL performance tuning.
- Plan and execute migrations with Oracle DMS, GoldenGate, Data Pump, and RMAN.
- Assess source and target, define the migration strategy, plan cutover, and mitigate risk.
- Troubleshoot migration issues, validate consistency, and hold downtime to the agreed window.
- Implement HA/DR and support business continuity.
- Write migration runbooks, cutover and rollback procedures, and DMS execution plans.
Required Qualifications:
- 8+ years Oracle database administration in production.
- Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, OEM, and SQL performance tuning.
- Hands-on Oracle Database Migration Service and at least one completed Oracle database migration.
- OCI, Exadata, ExaCC, or another cloud migration.
- GoldenGate replication and zero- or minimal-downtime strategies.
- Shell, SQL, and PL/SQL scripting.
- Ability to work hybrid in Houston, TX (3 days on-site).
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
- OCI certification.
- Cross-platform migration or database modernization.
- AWS RDS for Oracle or Azure Oracle workloads.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance.
- Dental Insurance.
- Vision Insurance.
- 401(k) + 401(k) matching.
- Paid time off.
- Referral Program.
About ZipStaff:
ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled technology professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches, clear communication, and long-term success for candidates and clients.
To apply, submit your resume highlighting RAC, Data Guard, and RMAN you administered, and a migration you executed (DMS, GoldenGate, or Data Pump) with the cutover approach. SQL developers and cloud admins with no Oracle DBA production work will not be considered.