Database Administrator (Oracle and PostgreSQL) - Remote

Job Description: 

As a senior-level Database Administrator, you will leverage your advanced expertise in Oracle and PostgreSQL to manage and optimize complex database systems. This role requires you to ensure the security, scalability, and performance of multiple environments, with a focus on delivering reliable, high-availability solutions. You will also be responsible for supporting 24x7 on-call production support in a rotational schedule.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

Install, configure, and maintain Oracle Multi-Tenant and PostgreSQL database servers 

Collaborate with development teams to design efficient, scalable database architectures 

Monitor performance, analyze slow queries, and implement optimizations 

Manage database security, encryption, and user roles in Oracle and PostgreSQL environments 

Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies, ensuring data integrity and availability 

Plan and forecast database capacity needs for scalability 

Perform data migrations and develop ETL processes across databases 

Implement high-availability solutions like Oracle Data Guard and PostgreSQL replication 

Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, providing support to development and operations teams 

Automate routine database tasks using scripts for monitoring and performance tuning 

Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams, documenting configurations and processes 

Ensure regulatory compliance, auditing database security and access logs 

Stay updated on new database technologies, proposing improvements for efficiency 

 

Required Skills, Experiences, Education, and Competencies: 

Advanced expertise in Oracle Multi-Tenant Architecture and PostgreSQL 

Proficiency in performance monitoring tools like Oracle AWR and PostgreSQL pg_stat_statements 

Experience with Red Hat Linux Operating Systems 

Strong knowledge of backup tools like RMAN and pg_dump, with disaster recovery expertise 

Familiarity with Oracle Data Guard, RAC, and PostgreSQL replication 

Expertise in database security and encryption techniques 

Automation and scripting experience using Bash, PowerShell, PL/SQL, and PL/pgSQL 

Strong collaboration skills with experience working with development and DevOps teams 

Familiarity with compliance standards such as GDPR, SOX, and HIPAA 

 

 

The hourly range for roles of this nature are $40.00 to $75.00/hr. Rates are heavily dependent on skills, experience, location, and industry.

 

cyberThink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.