Senior Database Administrator – Oracle

SRI

Oracle Database Administrator handling Oracle Database administration and performance optimization for SRI. Ensuring reliable and secure database environments for critical business applications and services.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $104,608 - $173,260 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyLinuxOracleSQLUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Oracle Database environments across development, test, and production systems.
Monitor database performance, availability, and capacity to ensure optimal system operation.
Perform routine database maintenance activities, including patching, backups, recovery testing, and health checks.
Manage database storage structures, tablespaces, users, roles, and privileges.
Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents, performance bottlenecks, and system issues.
Analyze and optimize SQL queries, database configurations, and system resources to improve performance.
Develop, implement, and maintain backup and recovery procedures using Oracle RMAN and related technologies.
Implement and maintain database security controls in accordance with organizational policies and industry standards.
Collaborate with application development teams to support database design, deployment, and troubleshooting activities.
Participate in after-hours support and on-call rotations as required to ensure system availability and timely incident resolution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field.
8+ years of hands-on experience administering Oracle databases in enterprise environments.
Database admin & operations, (as listed within the job responsibilities section) with Oracle Database 12c, 19c, or newer versions.
Proficiency in Oracle RMAN, Data Guard, ASM, and database backup/recovery strategies.
Experience with database performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting.
Experience working with Linux/Unix operating systems and writing and editing shell scripts.
Experience with database security, access management, and auditing practices.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills with effective communication skills while working collaboratively with others.
Must be U.S. citizen.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

Oracle Database 12cOracle Database 19cSQL Query OptimizationDatabase Backup/Recovery StrategiesDatabase Storage ManagementShell ScriptingDatabase Health ChecksPatchingTroubleshootingCapacity Monitoring

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingEffective CommunicationCollaborationPrioritizationIncident Resolution