HireRight
Senior Oracle/MongoDB Database Administrator (DBA)
HireRight, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
About HireRight
HireRight is the premier global background screening and workforce solutions provider. We bring clarity and confidence to vetting and hiring decisions through integrated, tailored solutions, driving a higher standard of accuracy in everything we do. Combining in-house talent, personalized services, and proprietary technology, we ensure the best candidate experience possible. PBSA accredited and based in Nashville, TN, we offer expertise from our regional centers across 200 countries and territories in The Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Our commitment to get it right every time, everywhere, makes us the trusted partner of businesses and organizations worldwide.
Overview The
Senior Oracle/MongoDB Database Administrator (DBA)
is a senior-level technical and administrative role responsible for managing mission-critical database environments. This position will lead the design, capacity planning, installation, configuration, clustering, performance tuning, and monitoring of large-scale Oracle and MongoDB deployments.
In addition, the role provides
consultative support to development teams
on database architecture, design, development best practices, and performance optimization — driving improvements in scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.
While the primary focus is on
Oracle and MongoDB , experience with
SQL Server
or
cloud-native database technologies
(AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI or Atlas) is a plus.
Responsibilities
Design, install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Oracle and MongoDB databases across multiple environments.
Plan, allocate, and manage system storage, ensuring future scalability.
Create and manage core database objects and structures.
Implement and maintain database security, user access, and role management.
Develop and maintain physical data models and enforce database standards.
Proactively monitor and tune databases for performance, scalability, and reliability.
Implement robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies (Oracle RMAN/Data Guard, MongoDB replication/backup).
Implement archiving solutions and lifecycle management for data retention.
Analyze and document database infrastructure, hardware, and technology requirements.
Partner with development teams to review code and design for performance, scalability, and alignment with best practices.
Provide expert-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis for database-related incidents.
Mentor development and data warehouse teams on advanced SQL, PL/SQL, and MongoDB query optimization.
Continually improve DBA standards, procedures, and automation practices.
Provide on-call support and occasional travel as required.
Qualifications Education:
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field.
Experience
5+ years
of hands‑on Oracle DBA experience in enterprise‑scale environments.
5+ years
of experience with
high availability
(Oracle RAC, Data Guard, failover, replication).
5+ years
of advanced SQL/PLSQL development and performance tuning.
5+ years
of supporting developers with application design, query tuning, and schema optimization.
3+ years
of hands‑on MongoDB administration experience (replica sets, sharding, backups, monitoring).
3+ years
of experience with
Linux administration
(shell scripting, system tuning, automation).
Experience with
automation frameworks
(Ansible, BitBucket, Terraform, or similar)
Experience with
database monitoring and observability tools
(OEM, SolarWinds/DPA, PMM, DataDog, Grafana)
Exposure to
cloud‑native environments
(AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP)
Familiarity with
DevOps/CI/CD pipelines
for database changes
Skills
Deep expertise with
Oracle RDBMS internals
(RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN).
Strong knowledge of
MongoDB internals
(replica sets, sharding, WiredTiger, security).
Proficiency in
SQL and PL/SQL coding and tuning .
Proficiency in
Linux system administration
(shell scripting, performance tuning).
Knowledge of
networking fundamentals
and how they affect distributed databases.
Strong ability to
gather, interpret, and document requirements .
Excellent communication skills: oral, written, and presentation.
Strong
interpersonal and customer service skills ; proven ability to collaborate across teams.
Exceptional
time management, prioritization, and organizational skills .
Personal Traits
Self‑starter with high motivation and ownership.
Analytical and detail‑oriented.
Automation‑First mindset.
Confident but tactful communicator.
Curious and eager to adopt new technologies.
Tenacious in troubleshooting and problem‑solving.
Team player with mentoring mindset.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Internal
Reports to the
Manager – Database Operations .
Collaborates with DBA team members, DevOps, developers, architects, and infrastructure engineers.
Interfaces with senior management for planning and strategy discussions.
External
Works with end‑users and application teams as part of IT operations.
Co‑ordinates with vendors, contractors, and service providers as needed.
Participates in professional user groups and industry forums.
What do we offer HireRight offers a competitive benefit package which includes:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Life/AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
401K
Generous Vacation and Sick Program
10 Paid Holidays
Education Assistance Program
Business Casual Attire
Generous Referral Program
Employee Discounts and Rewards
And much more!
*All resumes are held in confidence. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search. HireRight, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabilities HireRight does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of HireRight and HireRight will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by a team member’s occupying this position. Team members may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. Team members are required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and team member and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change. This job description is subject to change at any time.
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HireRight is the premier global background screening and workforce solutions provider. We bring clarity and confidence to vetting and hiring decisions through integrated, tailored solutions, driving a higher standard of accuracy in everything we do. Combining in-house talent, personalized services, and proprietary technology, we ensure the best candidate experience possible. PBSA accredited and based in Nashville, TN, we offer expertise from our regional centers across 200 countries and territories in The Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Our commitment to get it right every time, everywhere, makes us the trusted partner of businesses and organizations worldwide.
Overview The
Senior Oracle/MongoDB Database Administrator (DBA)
is a senior-level technical and administrative role responsible for managing mission-critical database environments. This position will lead the design, capacity planning, installation, configuration, clustering, performance tuning, and monitoring of large-scale Oracle and MongoDB deployments.
In addition, the role provides
consultative support to development teams
on database architecture, design, development best practices, and performance optimization — driving improvements in scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.
While the primary focus is on
Oracle and MongoDB , experience with
SQL Server
or
cloud-native database technologies
(AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI or Atlas) is a plus.
Responsibilities
Design, install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Oracle and MongoDB databases across multiple environments.
Plan, allocate, and manage system storage, ensuring future scalability.
Create and manage core database objects and structures.
Implement and maintain database security, user access, and role management.
Develop and maintain physical data models and enforce database standards.
Proactively monitor and tune databases for performance, scalability, and reliability.
Implement robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies (Oracle RMAN/Data Guard, MongoDB replication/backup).
Implement archiving solutions and lifecycle management for data retention.
Analyze and document database infrastructure, hardware, and technology requirements.
Partner with development teams to review code and design for performance, scalability, and alignment with best practices.
Provide expert-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis for database-related incidents.
Mentor development and data warehouse teams on advanced SQL, PL/SQL, and MongoDB query optimization.
Continually improve DBA standards, procedures, and automation practices.
Provide on-call support and occasional travel as required.
Qualifications Education:
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field.
Experience
5+ years
of hands‑on Oracle DBA experience in enterprise‑scale environments.
5+ years
of experience with
high availability
(Oracle RAC, Data Guard, failover, replication).
5+ years
of advanced SQL/PLSQL development and performance tuning.
5+ years
of supporting developers with application design, query tuning, and schema optimization.
3+ years
of hands‑on MongoDB administration experience (replica sets, sharding, backups, monitoring).
3+ years
of experience with
Linux administration
(shell scripting, system tuning, automation).
Experience with
automation frameworks
(Ansible, BitBucket, Terraform, or similar)
Experience with
database monitoring and observability tools
(OEM, SolarWinds/DPA, PMM, DataDog, Grafana)
Exposure to
cloud‑native environments
(AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP)
Familiarity with
DevOps/CI/CD pipelines
for database changes
Skills
Deep expertise with
Oracle RDBMS internals
(RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN).
Strong knowledge of
MongoDB internals
(replica sets, sharding, WiredTiger, security).
Proficiency in
SQL and PL/SQL coding and tuning .
Proficiency in
Linux system administration
(shell scripting, performance tuning).
Knowledge of
networking fundamentals
and how they affect distributed databases.
Strong ability to
gather, interpret, and document requirements .
Excellent communication skills: oral, written, and presentation.
Strong
interpersonal and customer service skills ; proven ability to collaborate across teams.
Exceptional
time management, prioritization, and organizational skills .
Personal Traits
Self‑starter with high motivation and ownership.
Analytical and detail‑oriented.
Automation‑First mindset.
Confident but tactful communicator.
Curious and eager to adopt new technologies.
Tenacious in troubleshooting and problem‑solving.
Team player with mentoring mindset.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Internal
Reports to the
Manager – Database Operations .
Collaborates with DBA team members, DevOps, developers, architects, and infrastructure engineers.
Interfaces with senior management for planning and strategy discussions.
External
Works with end‑users and application teams as part of IT operations.
Co‑ordinates with vendors, contractors, and service providers as needed.
Participates in professional user groups and industry forums.
What do we offer HireRight offers a competitive benefit package which includes:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Life/AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
401K
Generous Vacation and Sick Program
10 Paid Holidays
Education Assistance Program
Business Casual Attire
Generous Referral Program
Employee Discounts and Rewards
And much more!
*All resumes are held in confidence. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search. HireRight, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabilities HireRight does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of HireRight and HireRight will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by a team member’s occupying this position. Team members may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. Team members are required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and team member and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change. This job description is subject to change at any time.
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