Database Administrator
Description Datavail is seeking an experienced Oracle DBA to support managed service engagements and maintain the performance, availability, and security of production Oracle databases. The ideal candidate has Oracle database administration experience with expertise in backup and recovery, performance monitoring, patching, upgrades, and high availability technologies such as RAC and Data Guard. Experience with OEM, RMAN, cloud platforms (AWS, OCI, or Azure), and scripting/automation is preferred. This customer-facing role requires strong troubleshooting and communication skills. Candidates must hold or obtain an AWS Associate Solutions Architect certification within 12 months of employment. U.S. Citizenship or Green Card status is required due to ITAR requirements. Join Datavail as a Junior Oracle DBA and play a key role in shaping mission-critical systems and next-generation Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) solutions. You'll work directly with enterprise clients, tackling complex challenges across Oracle 9i - 26ai, engineered systems, and cloud platforms (AWS, OCI, Azure). This is a chance to leverage your expertise in performance tuning, high availability, replication, and automation while collaborating with a team of top-tier DBAs. We value innovators who can optimize today's environments and architect tomorrow's solutions. If you're a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder looking to make an impact in a high-visibility, customer-facing role, Datavail wants to hear from you. Junior Oracle DBA Location: Anywhere, USA Eligibility Requirement: Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder. Non-residents of the U.S. (including H1B and I-140 holders) cannot be considered due to ITAR requirements Position Overview Datavail is seeking an Oracle DBA to serve as a primary point of contact for managed service engagements. Working with a team of Datavail DBAs, this individual will optimize production systems and assist in building a Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) offering. This is a long-term, customer-facing role requiring deep technical expertise and strong communication skills. Education & Certification - Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent technical experience - Oracle Database certification or coursework preferred - AWS Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, or OCI Foundations certification preferred Core Skills & Experience - RDBMS Systems - 1-3 years of experience supporting Oracle databases (academic, internship, or professional experience) - Understanding of Oracle Database concepts and architecture - Familiarity with Oracle versions 11g through 23ai - Linux and Windows administration understanding - Preferred - Exposure to Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) - Exposure to Oracle Data Guard and RAC environments - Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, OCI, or Azure - Preferred Database Experience - Experience performing database monitoring and routine maintenance activities - Understanding of backup and recovery concepts using RMAN - Experience installing, patching, or upgrading Oracle databases - Familiarity with Oracle security concepts including user management and privileges - Exposure to high availability technologies such as RAC and Data Guard - Understanding of database health checks, capacity monitoring, and performance analysis - SQL & Performance Fundamentals - SQL development and troubleshooting skills - Understanding of indexes, statistics, and query execution plans - Ability to identify and escalate database performance issues - Familiarity with Oracle performance monitoring tools and reports - Database Administration - Support backup, recovery, and database maintenance operations - Assist with database installations, patching, and upgrades - Follow ITSM/ITIL processes for incident, request, and change management - Create and maintain operational documentation - Assist with automation tasks using SQL, Shell scripting, Python, or PowerShell - Learn and support high availability and disaster recovery solutions under senior DBA guidance - Reporting & Analytics - Ability to gather and analyze basic database performance metrics - Assist in maintaining reports related to database availability, capacity, and backup success - Basic understanding of data warehousing and ETL concepts is a plus - AI & Productivity Tools - Familiarity with AI-assisted productivity and development tools such as Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar platforms - Ability to leverage AI tools for research, documentation, troubleshooting, scripting assistance, and operational efficiency - Interest in emerging AI technologies and their application to database administration and automation