Senior Database Administrator

MWResource, Inc.

. Provide advanced troubleshooting and resolution of database outages, performance degradation, replication failures, backup exceptions, and availability events across SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases .

Posted 10/24/2026contractTaylor • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $75 - $81 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in database administration across Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL, with a strong focus on high-availability, disaster recovery, and performance tuning. Proficient in automation and scripting using Python and shell scripting, while ensuring compliance with NERC CIP and SOC standards.

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Database AdministrationOracle GoldenGate ReplicationHigh-Availability ManagementDisaster RecoveryScripting and Automation

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Hard Skills

Database TroubleshootingPerformance TuningBackup and RecoveryPatch CoordinationSQL Server Management StudioOracle Enterprise ManagerPostgreSQL MonitoringPL/SQLTransact-SQLConflict Resolution

Soft Skills

Incident ManagementCross-TrainingDocumentation

Tools & Technologies

AnsibleTerraformServiceNowOracle Data GuardSQL Server Always On Availability GroupsPostgreSQL Streaming Replication

Industry Keywords

NERC CIPSOC ComplianceMulti-Platform EnvironmentsRegulated Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleITSMOraclePostgresPythonServiceNowShell ScriptingSQLTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide advanced troubleshooting and resolution of database outages, performance degradation, replication failures, backup exceptions, and availability events across SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases
Administer Oracle GoldenGate replication, including heterogeneous configurations, extract/replicat monitoring, lag analysis, conflict resolution, trail management, and switchover support
Support high-availability and disaster-recovery configurations, including Oracle Data Guard, SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, and PostgreSQL streaming replication and clustering
Perform proactive database monitoring, analysis, and tuning using OEM, AWR, ASH, SQL Server Management Studio, and PostgreSQL monitoring tools
Execute backup, recovery, and disaster-recovery activities to meet RPO and RTO targets
Plan and execute database patching, security updates, and version upgrades through ServiceNow change management
Coordinate schema changes, index optimization, deployment sequencing, and environment refreshes with application development teams
Support database access reviews, least-privilege enforcement, and NERC CIP and SOC compliance evidence collection
Develop automation using Ansible, Python, shell scripting, PowerShell, PL/SQL, and Transact-SQL; contribute to Terraform and Git infrastructure-as-code practices
Participate in data center site switchover exercises, incident management, capacity planning, post-mortems, root cause analysis, documentation, vendor support coordination, and cross-training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five to eight years of progressively responsible experience in database administration in multi-platform environments involving Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL
Hands-on Oracle GoldenGate replication administration and proactive monitoring and tuning through Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
Advanced troubleshooting, high-availability and disaster-recovery management, backup and recovery, performance tuning, and patching coordination in a production environment supporting business-critical applications
Proficiency with scripting and automation, including Python and shell scripting, is required
Experience in a regulated environment subject to NERC CIP or SOC is strongly preferred
Configuration-management and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Ansible and Terraform, along with familiarity with the ServiceNow IT service management platform, is a plus
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States
Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage through Florida Blue
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Employer-paid life insurance
Participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US-based consultants
Background check and drug screening required