Job Description

Job Title: Oracle Database Administrator (Consultant)

Location: Columbia, SC 29201 - Only locals

Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

Duration: Contract

Candidate Requirement: Must be a South Carolina resident (No relocation allowed)

Position Overview


We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support enterprise database systems in a hybrid consulting environment. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Oracle Database administration , performance tuning, backup and recovery, and collaboration with development teams.

This role requires deep technical expertise in Oracle database environments along with strong communication skills and experience working within structured operational models.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day Oracle Database administration activities (11g, 12c)
• Manage database installations, configurations, upgrades, and maintenance
• Monitor database performance and conduct performance tuning and optimization
• Plan and support database capacity planning, scaling, and growth
• Design databases, create indexes, and support data modeling activities
• Configure and manage:
  • Oracle Data Guard
  • Oracle Enterprise Manager
  • Oracle Automatic Storage Management (ASM)
  • Oracle ACFS
  • Oracle GoldenGate
  • Oracle RAC
• Perform RMAN backup and recovery operations
• Support database security, availability, and disaster recovery initiatives
• Collaborate closely with development teams across the SDLC
• Support managed services, ITSM, DevOps, and SOA operational models
• Provide documentation and follow best practices for database administration
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related field
• 7+ years of experience in a development or service administration role
• 5+ years of hands-on Oracle Database Administration experience
• Strong understanding of:
  • Oracle database architecture and physical structure
  • Database performance analysis and tuning
  • Database design, indexing, and optimization
• Proven experience with:
  • RMAN backup and recovery
  • Oracle GoldenGate
  • Oracle RAC
  • Oracle installations and upgrades
• Experience working closely with application development teams
• Exposure to ITIL / ITSM / Managed Services / DevOps / SOA operational models
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Tags

Contract work, Local area, Remote work, Relocation

Similar Jobs