NYC IT Inc · New York, NY

Senior Oracle Database Administrator at NYC IT Inc — New York, NY

Full-timeNew York, NY$75–$85/hourPosted 2026-08-03

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Join Our Government Client

We are seeking an experienced Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to support a government client in managing and maintaining enterprise Oracle database environments. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, availability, and performance of mission-critical Oracle database systems while supporting high-availability and disaster recovery operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer, configure, and maintain Oracle RAC 19c databases on Oracle Exadata.
  • Manage Oracle Data Guard disaster recovery environments.
  • Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system efficiency.
  • Install, upgrade, patch, and maintain Oracle Database and Oracle Grid Infrastructure.
  • Implement Oracle quarterly security patches and updates in coordination with Oracle Professional Services.
  • Support Oracle Key Vault encryption across all database environments.
  • Administer Oracle ASM clustered environments.
  • Perform database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery testing using Veeam.
  • Maintain Oracle Linux database environments and support security compliance.
  • Configure and monitor scheduled Oracle batch jobs and system alerts.
  • Respond to production incidents, Service Desk tickets, and database outages.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, security, and development teams.
  • Maintain database inventory, documentation, and change management records.
  • Provide after-hours and weekend support when required.

Required Qualifications

  • 8–10 years of experience as a Senior Oracle Database Administrator.
  • Extensive experience managing Oracle RAC 19c environments.
  • Strong experience with Oracle Exadata and Oracle Data Guard.
  • Experience administering Oracle Linux environments.
  • Experience with Oracle ASM.
  • Strong database performance tuning and troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience implementing Oracle quarterly patches and security updates.
  • Experience with Oracle Grid Infrastructure upgrades.
  • Hands-on experience with Oracle Key Vault.
  • Experience performing database backup and recovery using Veeam.
  • Knowledge of networking protocols including TCP/IP, SSL, SSH, and SFTP.
  • Experience with Shell Scripting, Perl, and Python.
  • Strong understanding of Change Management and Disaster Recovery processes.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience migrating Oracle databases to AWS, Azure, or Oracle Cloud.
  • Experience supporting Oracle WebLogic environments.
  • Previous experience supporting large-scale enterprise or government Oracle environments.

Work Schedule

  • Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
  • Monday through Friday
  • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • 35-hour work week

If you have extensive Oracle Database Administration experience and are interested in supporting a mission-critical government environment, we encourage you to apply today.

Please submit your updated resume highlighting your Oracle RAC, Exadata, Oracle Data Guard, Oracle Linux, Oracle ASM, and database administration experience.