• Elkridge, Missouri
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    Oracle DBA

    Location: Saint Louis, Hybrid (must be in the Saint Louis area)

    Must be on our W2

    Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

    Database Administration 

    • Install, configure, and maintain Oracle databases (11g / 12c / 19c) on Linux/Unix platforms 
    • Perform database creation, configuration, cloning, and decommissioning 
    • Manage tablespaces, datafiles, redo logs, control files, and storage growth 
    • Perform routine maintenance activities such as space management and housekeeping 

    Backup & Recovery 

    • Design and implement backup and recovery strategies using RMAN 
    • Perform database restores and recoveries (complete and point‑in‑time recovery) 
    • Test backup and recovery procedures regularly to ensure DR readiness 
    • Handle archive log management and retention policies 

    Performance Monitoring & Tuning 

    • Monitor database performance using AWR, ADDM, ASH, OEM 
    • Identify and resolve performance issues related to CPU, memory, I/O, SQL 
    • Tune SQL queries, indexing strategies, and optimizer statistics 
    • Manage Oracle initialization parameters for optimal performance 

    High Availability & Disaster Recovery 

    • Implement and support Oracle Data Guard (Physical / Logical Standby) 
    • Manage Oracle RAC environments for high availability 
    • Perform planned and unplanned failover and switchover operations 
    • Support DR drills and business continuity testing 

    Security & Compliance 

    • Manage database users, roles, profiles, and privileges 
    • Ensure database security standards and compliance requirements are met 
    • Implement auditing, password policies, and access controls 
    • Apply security patches and CPU updates 

    Upgrades, Patch & Migration 

    • Perform Oracle patching, PSU/CPU upgrades, and version upgrades 
    • Support database migrations across platforms or versions 
    • Coordinate with application and infrastructure teams during releases 
    • Follow change management and release processes 

    Production Support 

    • Provide 24x7 on‑call support for production databases 
    • Troubleshoot database incidents and perform root cause analysis 
    • Work with vendors and internal teams to resolve complex issues 
    • Maintain SOPs, runbooks, and operational documentation 

    Roles & Responsibilities

    • Install, configure, and administer Oracle databases (11g, 12c, 19c) in development, test, UAT, and production environments 
    • Perform day‑to‑day database administration including creation, configuration, cloning, and deletion 
    • Monitor database health and availability; proactively identify and resolve issues 
    • Execute backup and recovery operations using RMAN, including restore and point‑in‑time recovery 
    • Manage database storage: tablespaces, datafiles, redo logs, archive logs, and control files 
    • Ensure optimal database performance through SQL tuning, index management, statistics gathering, and parameter tuning 
    • Monitor and tune database resources using AWR, ADDM, ASH, OEM, and performance views 
    • Implement and support High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions using Oracle RAC and Data Guard 
    • Perform Data Guard switchover and failover operations during planned and unplanned events 
    • Apply Oracle patches, CPUs, PSUs, and perform version and platform upgrades 
    • Support database migrations across environments and Oracle versions 
    • Manage database security, including users, roles, privileges, profiles, and auditing 
    • Ensure compliance with security standards, operational policies, and regulatory requirements 
    • Troubleshoot production incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures 
    • Coordinate with application, system, and network teams during deployments and outages 
    • Automate routine DBA tasks using shell scripting where applicable 
    • Maintain DBA documentation, SOPs, and operational runbooks 
    • Participate in 24x7 support and on‑call rotations for critical production systems. 

    Thanks & Regards,

    Pavan Alluru

    Recruitment Team | Polar IT Services

    T: (443)-489-4422 | WhatsApp : (443)-489-4422

    alluru@polarits.com

    alluru@polarits.com

    | www.polarits.com   

    6095 Marshalee Dr, Suite 250, Elkridge, MD 21075

     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationElkridge, Missouri
    Websitepolarits.com

    Skills

    • Acceptance Testingunmatched
    • Access Controlunmatched
    • Auditingunmatched
    • CPU (Central Processing Unit)unmatched
    • Change Managementunmatched
    • Cloningunmatched
    • Data Recoveryunmatched
    • Database Administrationunmatched
    • Database Optimizationunmatched
    • Database Recoveryunmatched
    • Disaster Recoveryunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Event Managementunmatched
    • Failoverunmatched
    • High Availabilityunmatched
    • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
    • Input/Outputunmatched
    • Linux Operating Systemunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Memory Hardwareunmatched
    • Multiplatform/Cross-Platformunmatched
    • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
    • Operations Planningunmatched
    • Oracleunmatched
    • Oracle 11iunmatched
    • Oracle DBA (Database Administrator)unmatched
    • Oracle Databaseunmatched
    • Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters)unmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • Production Systemsunmatched
    • RMANunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • SQL (Structured Query Language)unmatched
    • Security Complianceunmatched
    • Security Monitoringunmatched
    • Security Patchesunmatched
    • Software Patchesunmatched
    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
    • Statisticsunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
    • Unix Operating Systemsunmatched

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