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Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)

Crescens, Harrisburg, PA, United States


Job Title: Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) Location:

Remote (Must be within commuting distance of Harrisburg, PA) Type: Contract Duration: 6+ Months

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced

Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)

to support and maintain a mission-critical Oracle 19c environment running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in

Oracle RAC and ASM , along with the ability to independently manage database operations, performance tuning, and system optimization.

Key Responsibilities Administer and support

Oracle 19c databases

in

RAC and ASM environments Implement and manage

backup and recovery strategies using RMAN Monitor database performance and perform

performance tuning (DB & SQL level) Manage database security, integrity, and storage design Develop and maintain

shell scripts for automation, monitoring, and maintenance Handle

patch management (PSU/CPU updates)

and database upgrades Analyze and troubleshoot issues using

OEM, AWR, ADDM, and ASH reports Support release deployments and coordinate database-related changes Perform

capacity planning and forecasting Ensure adherence to

security standards, compliance, and best practices Work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment Required Skills & Experience

Strong experience with

Oracle RAC and ASM administration In-depth knowledge of

Oracle 19c architecture , including

Pluggable Databases (PDBs) Proficiency in

Linux (RHEL) shell scripting Hands-on experience with

RMAN (backup & recovery) Strong expertise in

database and SQL performance tuning Experience with

SQL and PL/SQL scripting Knowledge of

patch management and applying PSU/CPU updates Familiarity with

OEM, AWR, ADDM, and ASH tools Preferred Skills

Experience with

Oracle Data Guard (HA/DR solutions) Knowledge of

UDEV configuration for ASM devices Exposure to

cloud-based Oracle environments Experience with

automation tools for database operations Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent communication and documentation skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment