Database Administrator

Metronet

Database Administrator ensuring stability and reliability of on-premise Oracle databases at Metronet. Collaborating with teams, managing security, and performing maintenance tasks.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OracleSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensuring the stability and reliability of on-premise Oracle database environments through maintenance, monitoring, and security administration
Supporting application-specific data integrity, managing local user security, and maintaining replication streams using GoldenGate and remote site configurations
Collaborating with development teams to support application data functions
Administering on-premise Oracle databases (including Multitenant container/pluggable architectures)
Creating and managing database user accounts, profiles, and privileges manually
Monitoring and maintaining Oracle GoldenGate replication processes
Performing routine database maintenance tasks such as patching, backups (RMAN), and storage management
Troubleshooting database alerts and basic application performance issues
Assisting in the deployment of database changes and schema updates to support application releases
Ensuring database recoverability by conducting regular backup verifications
Monitoring database performance metrics and executing basic tuning tasks under the guidance of senior staff.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
At least 2 years of overall database administration experience
Working knowledge of Oracle GoldenGate or similar replication technologies
Hands-on experience administering Oracle databases (version 19c or higher preferred)
Experience with Oracle Multitenant architecture (CDB/PDB) and container databases
Ability to read and write SQL/PL/SQL to query data, spot anomalies, and perform data corrections
Experience managing database security, including user creation, roles, and privileges without reliance on Single Sign-On (SSO)
Solid understanding of backup and recovery concepts using RMAN
Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to application connectivity and data consistency
Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

80% of medical premiums paid by the company
Company-paid disability and life insurance
401(k) company match with immediate vesting
Discounted services within coverage areas

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Hard Skills & Tools

Oracle database administrationOracle GoldenGateSQLPL/SQLdatabase security managementbackup and recovery (RMAN)database performance tuningtroubleshootingdata integrity managementapplication data functions

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsorganizational skills