Support managed-service customers by administering production Oracle databases, including monitoring, backup and recovery, maintenance, patching, upgrades, performance troubleshooting, security, and high-availability solutions. Assist with installations, automation, documentation, incident and change management, and availability and capacity reporting. The role is customer-facing and involves supporting Oracle environments across on-premises and cloud platforms while developing Database-as-a-Service capabilities under senior DBA guidance.
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
Required:
- 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
Datavail’s Team of Oracle Experts Can Save You Time and Money:
As an Oracle Platinum Partner with 17 specializations, we have extensive experience with everything Oracle. Our experts have an average of 16 years of experience. They’ve overcome every obstacle in helping clients manage everything from databases, BI analytics, reporting, migrations, and upgrades to monitoring and overall data management.
You can free up your IT resources to focus on growing your business rather than fighting fires. Our Oracle experts can guide you through strategic initiatives or support routine database management.
Datavail’s Comprehensive Oracle Database Services
Datavail offers Oracle consulting services that allow you to take advantage of all the features of the Oracle database. We can also assist you in designing, implementing, and managing a wide range of Oracle applications.
Oracle Database Managed Services:
Datavail’s business focuses on helping you use your data to drive business results through cost-saving services. The success of your business depends on how well you understand and manage your data. Our Oracle managed cloud services give you the power to unleash your organization’s potential. We provide comprehensive and technically advanced support for Oracle installations to ensure that your databases are safe, secure, and managed with the utmost level of care.
Our delivery performance in data management leads the industry. We offer highly trained Oracle database administrators via a 24×7, always on, always available, global delivery model. Datavail’s flexible and client focused services always add value to your organization. Our Oracle database managed services and products include.
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