Senior Oracle Database Administrator, DBA

Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group

. Administer, configure, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise Oracle database environments .

Posted 9/26/2026contractRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityOracleSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer, configure, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise Oracle database environments
Create, configure, and manage standalone Oracle databases
Support Oracle Grid environments and associated high-availability technologies
Manage database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes using Oracle RMAN
Perform database installations, upgrades, maintenance, and software patching
Maintain and support High Availability and Disaster Recovery capabilities
Diagnose and triage database, server, application integration, and performance issues
Perform advanced database and SQL performance tuning, including optimizer and storage-level troubleshooting
Develop and maintain database scripts and automation, including PL/SQL
Develop and maintain database backup, restore, recovery, and point-in-time recovery strategies
Establish and maintain database configuration, performance, security, and operational standards
Monitor database health, capacity, and performance and proactively identify potential issues
Support database monitoring and alerting activities using enterprise monitoring tools
Respond to incidents, service requests, and Requests for Change (RFCs)
Document troubleshooting, maintenance, configuration changes, and support activities
Provide technical leadership during complex incidents and root cause analysis
Work independently and collaboratively with application, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and other technical teams
Communicate technical information effectively to technical staff, management, and business stakeholders
Participate in scheduled after-hours maintenance activities, including patching, server reboots, and other database/server support
Contribute to required weekly activity and accomplishment reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in database administration and related database disciplines
Advanced Oracle database administration experience
Experience with Oracle Database
Experience with Oracle Grid
Experience with Oracle RMAN
Experience with PL/SQL
Experience with backup and recovery
Experience with database performance tuning
Experience with database patching and maintenance
Experience with High Availability and Disaster Recovery
Experience with database monitoring and alerting
Experience with security and auditing
Experience with incident troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Experience administering databases in enterprise production environments
Ability to work independently and within cross-functional technical teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, & Vision
Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability
SIMPLE IRA with Company Match
Federal Holidays
Vacation & Sick Leave
$500 Referral Bonus