Senior Oracle Database Administrator - McLean, United States - Unisys

Description

Job Title:
Senior Oracle Database AdministratorDuration: 06 Months (Contract to Hire)

Location:

McLean, VA (Hybrid)Looking for an Oracle Database Administrator (Minimum 10+ years) and has good experience in Aurora Postgres platforms.

Need someone with good experience in Cloud (AWS) mainly in CFT/Lambda functions.
Need someone with hands-on automation experience with Python, YAML, Unix Shell scripting, etc.


Job Description:
Database Services seeking Senior Database Engineer who is responsible for database administration( cloud and on-prem) in a fast-paced operations environment supporting 24x7 business critical applications using analytical and transactional databases having Oracle expertise on new cutting-edge technologies

• Cloud and VMC platforms.

Database Engineer will be able to script and automate on-prem & cloud database activities, perform troubleshooting on any database issue, performance analysis, ensuring database security, evaluating new database trends and technologies, developing and testing automation scripting and coding required for database administration and associated database tools. Skill and expertise required in Oracle and Aurora Postgres platforms.


Responsibilities Include:

Provide DBA support on all aspects of databases administration including provisioning, backup/recovery, replication, deployment and real time production troubleshooting responsibilities on Oracle and Aurora Postgres Install, configure, monitor, upgrade and maintain database in production and non-production environments Provide 24x7 on call DBA support for production environment on rotation schedule and on adhoc need basis Provide Database deployment support for Test and Production environments Diagnose and address database performance issues using performance monitors and various tuning techniques Interact with Systems administrators on Linux/Unix/VM operating systems issues related to Databases Able to write database provisioning, maintenance and reporting cloud automation scripts Configure and maintain Database High availability Support data replication and Sharding Troubleshoot database production problems and database connectivity issues Implement DR solutions Ability to work well as a team and as an individual with minimal supervisionCloud Development and Automation:Utilize AWS services to develop and automate cloud-based solutions.

Implement and maintain automation scripts to enhance efficiency and scalability.
Leverage AWS Lambda for automation tasks like DB provisioning, deletion etc.

Basic Requirements More than 10 years of experience in Database administration Solid hands-on experience (5+ years) with Aurora Postgres Extensive Database performance tuning experience Deep knowledge of industry-standard, enterprise-class best practices for a large database environment Good experience with AWS Cloud and Linux/VM platform Expertise in automation via AWS CFT/ Lambda functions ( 3+ years) Deep understanding of HA, DR Database and storage technologies Data replication Experience implementing, supporting and auditing database security Hands on automation experience with Python, YAML, Unix Shell scripting, etc.

Preferred SkillsExperience supporting Oracle on prem and Aurora Postgres on AWSExperience with AWS CFT developmentExperience with Database monitoring toolsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience working in virtual environment using VMwareDatabase and Cloud vendor certification#LI-CGTS#TS-2942#J-18808-Ljbffr