Senior Oracle Database Administrator

Ampcus Incorporated

Nashville, TN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Access Control, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansible, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Capacity and Performance Management, Cataloguing, Channel Strategies, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cryptography, Data Analysis, Data Recovery, Database Administration, Database Optimization, Database Technology, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, Enterprise Protection, Establish Priorities, Forecasting, High Availability, Hybrid Cloud, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology Consulting, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Insurance, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Local Government, Manufacturing, Memory Hardware, Metadata, Microsoft Access Database, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), On Call, Oracle, Oracle DBA (Database Administrator), Oracle Database, Oracle OCI (Oracle Call Interface), Oracle PL-SQL, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Power Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, RMAN, Recruiting Strategy, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Registered Training Organisation (RTO), Regulatory Requirements, Resource Management, Root Cause Analysis, SQL (Structured Query Language), SQL Databases, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Software Patches, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Unix Shell Programming, VPN (Virtual Private Network)
LOCATION
Nashville, TN
POSTED
6 days ago

Position Summary

As a Senior Oracle Database Administrator, you will be responsible for the architecture, administration, optimization, and security of enterprise Oracle database environments across a hybrid landscape including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle workloads hosted in AWS, and traditional on-premises systems. This role is critical to ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance of shared database platforms supporting mission-critical applications. You will serve as a strategic partner to application teams, infrastructure, security, and data governance functions, driving modernization, automation, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enterprise Database Administration
    • Manage, monitor, and support Oracle database environments (11g through 23c) across OCI, AWS (EC2/RDS for Oracle), and on-prem platforms.
    • Administer multi-tenant architectures (CDB/PDB), RAC, and Data Guard configurations.
    • Ensure database uptime, availability, and performance meet enterprise SLAs.
  • Cloud & Hybrid Architecture
    • Design and manage Oracle deployments in OCI (Autonomous DB, Exadata Cloud Service, DB Systems).
    • Support Oracle databases running in AWS (EC2-hosted Oracle, RDS Oracle where applicable).
    • Implement hybrid connectivity strategies (VPN, FastConnect, Direct Connect).
    • Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives (lift-and-shift, re-platforming).
  • Performance & Capacity Management
    • Proactively monitor performance using AWR, ASH, OEM, and cloud-native tools.
    • Tune SQL, PL/SQL, and database configurations for optimal performance.
    • Forecast capacity and storage growth across environments.
  • Backup, Recovery & High Availability
    • Implement and manage RMAN backup strategies across hybrid environments.
    • Maintain and test disaster recovery solutions (Data Guard, Active Data Guard).
    • Ensure RPO/RTO targets are met and validated regularly.
  • Security & Compliance
    • Enforce database security standards including encryption (TDE), patching, and access controls.
    • Partner with security and compliance teams to support audits and regulatory requirements.
    • Implement least-privilege access and database activity monitoring.
  • Automation & DevOps Enablement
    • Develop automation using Shell, Python, Ansible, Terraform, or OCI Resource Manager.
    • Integrate database operations into CI/CD pipelines.
    • Standardize provisioning, patching, and configuration management.
    • AI Tool Integration: Proficiency in managing AI-powered database features and other LLM's
  • Data Governance & Quality Enablement
    • Support enterprise data initiatives including data cataloging, lineage, and quality controls.
    • Ensure database environments align with governance standards and metadata management practices.
    • Collaborate with data engineering and analytics teams to optimize data accessibility.
  • Operational Excellence
    • Provide 24/7 support as part of an on-call rotation.
    • Troubleshoot complex incidents and perform root cause analysis.
    • Maintain documentation, runbooks, and SOPs for database operations.
    • Proven ability to lead projects, work both independently and in a team environment, take ownership of projects from the beginning to the finish line.
    • Able to prioritize tasks and make adjustment as needed.

Background

  • Multiple years of hands-on enterprise Oracle database support.
  • Strong SQL and PL/SQL background.
  • Good command of Linux Operating system (Redhat or Oracle) and Shell scripting.
  • Deep understanding of ORACLE database concepts, including process, memory, storage, ASM management, DR and Cloud infrastructure.

Since 1995, iTech Solutions Inc., has been providing IT Consulting and Direct Hire Services to the Insurance, Financial, Communications, Manufacturing and Government sectors with local offices in Connecticut, Minnesota, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, North Carolina, and New Jersey / Pennsylvania area.

Our recruiting strategy is simple, if you want to find qualified IT professionals then use IT professionals to find them. So at iTech Solutions, our personnel are all career IT professionals with a wide range of IT experience. We can honestly say our staff understands the technologies, the complexities of finding and selecting the appropriate personnel and the pressures of running successful IT projects.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for any employment visas, at hiring or in the future, including but not limited to H-1B visas. Corp-to-Corp or subcontract personnel will not be considered for this position.

iTech Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.

About the Company

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Ampcus Incorporated

Ampcus Inc is a global technology and business consulting firm specializing in Digital Transforrmation, Big Data, Analytics, Cyber Security, Testing, IV&V, Infrastructure Management and Enterprise Solutions. Ampcus Inc is an SBA 8(a) certified Women and Minority Owned global Provider of broad range of consulting Services. From strategy to execution, our disciplined yet flexible approach starts and ends with our clients. By listening hard and working harder, their goals become our goals. We are an ISO 9000, ISO 20000, ISO 27000 and CMMi Level certified company.

Ampcus consultants have significant business, engineering and technology experience. Our consultants have over 20 years of business experience and an average of over 10 years of engineering and technology experience. This means that the project teams understand how systems work and how the technology impacts the business processes of organizations.

We believe that success of an engagement is determined by strong project management, clear communication and mutual commitment working collaboratively. Our methodology begins by listening to the customer needs, then working with their teams to gain a clear understanding of the requirements, while providing a knowledge transfer of best practices for the organization. As a recognized leader providing customized software services, management and engineering solutions to companies around the world, our ability to deliver is a "granted"​ that makes companies put their trust in us to answer their day-to-day business challenges and put them on a path for greater success. We are the choice for our clients because we look at our clients business from a growth perspective.

Industry: Information Technology and Services

Specialties: Digital Transformation, Big Data and Analytics, Infrastructure Management Services, Testing and IV&V, Cyber Security, Active Directory and E-mail Infrastructure, Project Management, Training, and ERP, CRM. EAI, BI

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
http://www.ampcus.com