We are seeking Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to lead the design, implementation, performance tuning, and ongoing management of enterprise-grade Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and cloud-based database systems. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in high availability, security, automation, and modernization of database platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer, monitor, and optimize Oracle (or MSSQL) production, staging, and development databases.
• Design and implement high-availability and disaster recovery strategies.
• Manage database deployments across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Conduct performance tuning and query optimization for mission-critical systems.
• Plan and execute database upgrades, patching, and migrations.
• Implement backup and recovery strategies using RMAN, SQL Server backups, and cloud-native tools.
• Establish database security policies and ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
• Collaborate with DevOps, development, and infrastructure teams to support CI/CD and infrastructure as code.
• Troubleshoot complex database issues and provide guidance on root cause analysis.
• Automate routine tasks using scripts or tools (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, Terraform).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience as a DBA, with a focus on Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Strong knowledge of database internals, replication, indexing strategies, and query optimization.
• Experience building and managing cloud database services.
• Proficiency in database automation, monitoring tools (e.g., Oracle Enterprise Manager, SQL Monitor, Prometheus/Grafana).
• Experience with database security, encryption, and auditing.
• Solid understanding of networking, storage systems, and server architectures as they relate to database performance.
• Ability to lead database architecture decisions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.
• Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud database strategies.
• Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare) with audit and compliance requirements (e.g. ISO 27001, 27701, 27017, or 27018).