Remote Oracle Database Administrator

Description:

• The Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, tuning, backup, and recovery of Oracle database environments.
• This role involves supporting all production and development/test systems, ensuring database performance, availability, and compliance with security and continuity requirements.
• The position is remote (work from home).
• Responsibilities include providing maintenance and support for Oracle databases and associated applications.
• The DBA will ensure database system configurations are compliant with the Continuity of Operations Plan.
• The role requires managing operating systems and system-level processes for production and test environments.
• The DBA will perform function process mapping and support automation of application-based workflows.
• Maintaining version and patch levels of enterprise applications and databases is essential.
• The DBA will monitor database health using system tools and logs, escalating and responding to alerts based on severity.
• Continuous monitoring of the performance, availability, and security of Oracle systems is required.
• The DBA will review dashboards, logs (e.g., /var/log/messages), and alerting systems to detect anomalies.
• Identifying, classifying, and responding to Oracle-related system incidents (performance, downtime, or security) is part of the role.
• Performing root cause analysis (RCA) and documenting incident response and resolution steps in ticketing systems is necessary.
• The DBA will implement preventive measures to reduce incident recurrence.
• Conducting routine database tuning and optimization (e.g., index rebuilding, performance logs) is expected.
• Maintaining documentation and asset inventories including licensing and patch compliance is required.
• The DBA will perform and verify daily, weekly, and periodic Oracle database backups.
• Simulating restore procedures and documenting RTO/RPO compliance and recovery timeframes is part of the job.
• Maintaining rollback procedures and documentation for all production changes is essential.
• The DBA will create, manage, and remove user accounts and roles according to access policies.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in Oracle database administration including tuning, patching, and upgrades is required.
• Proficiency in scripting and monitoring tools for performance management is necessary.
• Knowledge of backup solutions, disaster recovery planning, and failover techniques is essential.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and federal IT regulations (HIPAA, 508, etc.) is required.
• The ability to document technical changes, incidents, and configurations thoroughly is necessary.
• Effective communication skills for end-user support and team collaboration are essential.

Benefits:

• The position offers the flexibility of remote work, allowing for a work-from-home environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement in Oracle database management.
• The role provides a chance to work with advanced database technologies and practices.
• The DBA will be part of a collaborative team, enhancing teamwork and communication skills.