Job Description

Classification: Contract-to-Hire
Contract Length:  12 months
Location: Nashville, TN
Not open to C2C

Summary:

CereCore is seeking a highly skilled Oracle DBA  to join our team onsite in Nashville, TN . This role is critical in supporting and optimizing our enterprise Oracle database platform. You will play a key part in defining technology standards, implementing best practices, and resolving complex technical challenges to ensure high availability and performance across mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities:

• Database Administration: Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Oracle databases; apply patches and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal performance.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor database health, diagnose bottlenecks, and implement tuning strategies for large-scale environments.
• Application Integration: Review SQL queries, deploy database code changes, and guide developers on best practices for database interaction.
• High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Implement and support backup/restore strategies, replication, failover, and DR exercises to maintain business continuity.
• Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain scripts (bash/korn, Python) to automate routine maintenance and operational processes.
• Project Support: Review project requirements, estimate resources, and contribute to infrastructure planning for successful delivery.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate documentation for configurations, processes, and DR procedures to support audits and knowledge sharing.

Requirements:

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on Oracle DBA experience in enterprise environments.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Oracle database administration on Linux platforms
  • Performance tuning and troubleshooting in complex infrastructures
  • Knowledge of partitioning, compression, encryption, replication, and security
• Operating Systems: Strong functional experience with Linux/Unix
• Scripting: Preferred experience with shell scripting (bash/korn) and Python for automation
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Collaborative team player with mentoring capabilities
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience (Master’s preferred)

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