Oracle Sql Server Database Administrator
*No C2C or 3rd party resumes Sr. DBA - Oracle & SQL Server Target Pay Rate:$75-85/hr. 100% Remote-Resource can be remote, but needs good availability during the team's core 10 AM–3 PM Eastern window and must be comfortable with the on-call/support responsibilities. 6 month contract position Target is a Senior Database Engineer / Senior DBA, around 8+ years of experience. The environment supports both SQL Server and Oracle, but the workload is becoming more SQL Server-heavy as SQL continues to grow. Key SQL Server needs include Always On, patching, upgrades, backup/recovery, performance troubleshooting, and production support; they're also preparing for SQL Server 2025. Oracle is currently more ongoing administration/"care and feeding," with RAC, Data Guard, OEM, TDE, and Exadata in the environment; upcoming Oracle 26ai work may require heavier expertise. Patching is a major responsibility, along with installations, migrations, monitoring, troubleshooting, security, backup/recovery, and DR. They need someone who can work directly with developers, gather requirements, understand application needs, and communicate well rather than being purely a back-end technical DBA. Technologies Oracle Exadata Cloud at Customer Oracle Enterprise Manager Oracle RAC Oracle Data Guard TDE Encryption SQL Server Always On SSIS SSRS General PowerShell Shell Scripting Role Overview Designs, implements, and supports Oracle and SQL Server database solutions in partnership with project teams. Owns standards for reliability, performance, capacity, and security; leads complex troubleshooting, backup and recovery. Supports the operation of Oracle and SQL Server databases by performing installations, migrations, monitoring, security administration, troubleshooting, backup, and recovery activities. Informix-related activities are limited in scope and primarily confined to database access management and support. Sample Responsibilities Provide 24x7 hour support as part of an on-call rotation for critical systems; work with various support teams to provide prompt problem determination and resolution. Troubleshoot complex issues and partner with application development to optimize application and database performance. Assist with capacity planning of all supported database infrastructure. Proactively identify and assess security risks within the database environment, independently remediating issues when appropriate or collaborating with the Lead Database Engineer when architectural changes are required. Perform backup and recovery for database servers (single instances and distributed environments) and lead and participate in full data-center disaster recovery activities. Independently install, configure, manage, support, upgrade and tune Oracle and SQL Server databases. Lead or coordinate rollout activities including research, design, planning, testing, piloting, and production deployment. Provide detailed documentation for procedural, planning and reporting purposes, and for training of other team members.