Oracle OPs Technical Lead

Role: Senior Oracle Ops Lead Location: St. Louis, MO (Onsite) Job Description: Senior Oracle Database Administrator We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to join our IT infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the administration, performance, and reliability of mission-critical Oracle database environments, including Exadata systems. Key Responsibilities: 1. Oracle Database Management - Oversee the installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance of Oracle databases across production, test, and development environments. 2. Patch Management & Upgrades - Plan and execute Oracle database patching, version upgrades, and migrations while ensuring minimal downtime and adherence to compliance standards. 3. Exadata Administration - Manage and support Oracle Exadata systems, including cell servers, storage servers, and Infiniband networks, ensuring optimal performance and availability. 4. Performance Tuning - Monitor, diagnose, and resolve performance issues through in-depth analysis, query optimization, and resource management. 5. Backup & Recovery - Design, implement, and test robust backup and recovery strategies using RMAN and Data Guard to ensure data integrity and disaster readiness. 6. Security & Compliance - Ensure database security, access control, and compliance with organizational policies and industry standards (e.g., SOX, GDPR). 7. Automation & Scripting - Develop and maintain scripts for automation of routine tasks, monitoring, and reporting using Shell, PL/SQL, and other tools. 8. High Availability & DR - Design and manage high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, including RAC, Data Guard, and GoldenGate as applicable. 9. Monitoring & Alerting - Implement and manage monitoring tools to proactively identify and address database performance and availability issues. 10. Collaboration & Mentoring - Work closely with application teams, infrastructure teams, and vendors; provide guidance and mentorship to junior DBAs. Qualifications & Certifications: • Education: • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. • Experience: • 8+ years of hands-on experience in Oracle database administration, including at least 2 years with Exadata systems. • Proven track record of performance tuning and managing high-availability database environments. • Certifications (preferred): • Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) - Oracle Database 19c or later • Oracle Exadata Database Machine Implementation Specialist • Oracle Certified Expert (OCE) - Real Application Clusters and Grid Infrastructure Administration • ITIL Foundation or equivalent (for understanding of IT service management processes) • Technical Skills: • Strong expertise in Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, OEM Cloud Control. • Proficient in Shell scripting, PL/SQL, and Linux/Unix administration. • Familiarity with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or other cloud platforms is a plus.

Created: 2026-03-04