Oracle DBA

Cognizant is seeking an Oracle DBA for a full-time opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and support Oracle Database environments (11g/12c/19c/21c).
• Manage and maintain Oracle GoldenGate replication (Uni-directional and Bi-directional environments).
• Administer and support Oracle Exadata infrastructure and databases.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Oracle RAC, ASM, and Data Guard environments.
• Perform database installation, upgrades, patching, migration, cloning, and refresh activities.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks using AWR, ASH, ADDM, and OEM.
• Manage backup and recovery strategies using RMAN and perform disaster recovery testing.
• Implement High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions using Data Guard.
• Support production incidents, service requests, problem management, and root cause analysis.
• Work closely with application, infrastructure, and cloud teams during deployments and migrations.
• Automate routine DBA tasks using Shell Scripting and Oracle utilities.
• Ensure database security, compliance, and operational best practices.

Qualifications:

Mandatory Technical Skills

• Oracle Database Administration: 10+ years
• Oracle GoldenGate: Installation, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning
• Oracle Exadata: Administration, Monitoring, Patching, Performance Optimization
• Oracle RAC
• Oracle ASM
• Oracle Data Guard / Active Data Guard
• RMAN Backup & Recovery
• Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
• Performance Tuning (AWR, ASH, ADDM, SQL Tuning)
• Linux/Unix Administration
• Shell Scripting

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Experience supporting large-scale mission-critical production environments.
• Ability to work in 24x7 support/on-call rotational model.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in banking, financial services, or other regulated environments is preferred.

The salary range for this role is between $99,000 and $116,000 depending on skills and qualifications of the candidate. Applications will be accepted till 11/11/2026.