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Senior Oracle DBA Phoenix, AZ

Technologent, Inc., Phoenix, AZ, United States


The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to design, implement, and support our client's mission‑critical Oracle database environments within a highly regulated, enterprise setting. This role focuses on ensuring high availability, performance optimization, and secure database operations supporting critical business applications.

This is a contract‑to‑hire opportunity, offering the potential to transition into a full‑time position based on performance and business needs. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on Oracle expert with deep experience in high‑availability environments, performance tuning, and database security.

Role:

Senior Oracle DBA

Experience:

8+ Years

Work Location:

Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)

Project Duration:

6‑Month Contract‑to‑Hire

Responsibilities

Database Administration & Architecture

Design, install, configure, and maintain Oracle databases across development, test, and production environments

Manage database upgrades, patching, and migrations with minimal downtime and risk

Implement and support high availability and disaster recovery solutions including RAC and Data Guard

Performance & Optimization

Monitor and optimize database performance, including SQL and PL/SQL tuning, indexing, and schema design

Analyze execution plans and system metrics to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks

Perform capacity planning for compute and storage to support scalability

Backup, Recovery & DR

Develop and maintain RMAN backup and recovery strategies aligned with business and compliance requirements

Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution including failover and failback procedures

Maintain and improve recovery documentation and runbooks

Security & Compliance

Implement database security controls including roles, privileges, encryption, and auditing

Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance standards in a governed environment

Partner with security and risk teams to address audit findings and strengthen controls

Production Support & Collaboration

Support application releases, schema changes, and deployments in coordination with engineering teams

Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for production incidents

Participate in on‑call rotation and support critical after‑hours activities as needed

Create and maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, and operational standards

Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing across teams

Required Qualifications

8+ years of experience as an Oracle DBA in enterprise environments

Strong expertise with Oracle 12c / 19c (or newer) in Linux/UNIX environments

Hands‑on experience with:

Oracle RAC and Data Guard

RMAN backup, recovery, and cloning

Performance tuning tools (AWR, ASH, OEM, TKPROF)

SQL and PL/SQL optimization

Experience supporting 24x7, high‑availability systems

Strong understanding of database security, encryption, roles/privileges, and auditing

Experience working within change management / ITIL‑aligned environments

Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to operate in fast‑paced, production environments

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting financial services or other regulated industries

Exposure to Oracle Exadata, OCI, or cloud‑based Oracle environments

Experience with automation or scripting (Shell, Python, Ansible)

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for database deployments

Relevant certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)

Technologent is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled -- for reasonable accommodations, please contact us at hr@technologent.com

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