
Principal Database Administrator, Oracle
QuesTek Europe AB
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Egg Harbor Township • Maryland • New Jersey • United States
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Salary
💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Install, Configure, Patch, and upgrade Oracle Database Environments (19c and newer Versions)
- Manage and support development, test, UAT, and production database environments
- Design and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions (Data Guard, RAC)
- Develop and maintain backup and recovery strategies using RMAN
- Implement and maintain database security controls including encryption (TDE), auditing, and role-based access
- Monitor database performance, capacity and availability using enterprise monitoring tools.
- Create and maintain documentation including architecture diagrams, SOPs, and runbooks.
- Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed
- Perform database performance tuning and optimization
- Support (24x7) production systems
Requirements
- A minimum of eight (8) + years of experience as an Oracle Database Administrator, including five (5) + years in a senior or lead role
- Demonstrated experience with Oracle Database 19c and newer versions
- Experience with Oracle database technologies including RAC, Data Guard, and RMAN
- Experience supporting Linux/Unix operating systems
- Strong understanding of database security best practices
- Experience with database patching, cloning, and migrations
- Candidates must possess an active Secret security clearance
- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Oracle Certified Master (OCM) preferred
- Familiarity with DevOps tools (Ansible, Git)
- Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of other databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server)
- Experience in Government or regulated environments
Benefits
- Paid time off and Holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance - Employer Paid!
- 401(k)
- Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement & More!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Oracle Database 19cData GuardRACRMANdatabase performance tuningdatabase securitydatabase patchingcloningmigrationsLinux/Unix
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcommunicationteam collaborationdocumentationon-call support
Certifications
Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)Oracle Certified Master (OCM)Secret security clearance