Oracle DBA

2x weekly onsite so local folks only who can go onsite to mount Arlington, nj.2- rounds of interviews final round onsiteLooking at resource in the 5-12 year rangeI will be VERY open with you in that they have received a lot of resumes prior to us and interviewed a few people but have faced a number of issues including poor resume writing, poor communication skills, locational issues and lack of ability to technically explain the relevant experience.THE lEAD IS VERY technical indeed so any submits need to know that from the get-go and be prepared to go that deep in interviews.BUT this is the time where we step in and show them the quality of those we can find.We will have a meeting with the client on Monday to see if we can iron out any specific details, but for now and to get you going you can use the information below to get started.Thanks,Database Administrator II, mid-level.Mt. Arlington, NJCTHOnsite 2-3 days/week.Conversion base salary RANGE $100-130kDescriptionThe Database Administrator II is a mid-level professional responsible for managing and maintaining relational database systems across on-premise and cloud environments.This role plays a critical part in provisioning, tuning, securing, and supporting Oracle and PostgreSQL databases.The DBA II collaborates with engineering, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure database reliability, scalability, and performance, and contributes to initiatives that improve automation and operational excellence. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Independently provision and configure Oracle and PostgreSQL databases for dev, test, and production environmentsPerform database patching, backup and recovery operations, and access control managementMonitor performance metrics, investigate alerts, and perform SQL and instance-level tuningCollaborate with software engineers to support schema changes and performance review cyclesContribute to HA/DR planning, replication setup (e.g., Oracle Data Guard), and environment refresh processesParticipate in capacity planning and regularly assess infrastructure healthBegin contributing to automation of routine administrative tasks using scripts and orchestration tools Job Qualifications:2-4 years of experience administering Oracle and/or PostgreSQL databasesProficiency in SQL and database management tools (e.g., RMAN, OEM, SQL Developer, pgAdmin)Solid understanding of Unix/Linux systems and shell scriptingWorking knowledge of backup/recovery procedures, access control, and schema design Preferred QualificationExperience with Oracle multitenant environments and PostgreSQL replicationExposure to cloud database services (OCI, AWS RDS, Azure Postgres)Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible) and Git version controlKnowledge of compliance and audit practices related to data security Core Competencies:Analytical thinking and attention to system performance and reliabilityClear documentation and effective cross-functional communicationInitiative to troubleshoot and proactively solve operational problemsAccountability for managing scheduled maintenance, patch windows, and database changes Career Progression:This role represents a growing depth of expertise and operational responsibility in database administration.The next step in this track is Database Administrator III, where the individual will be expected to handle strategic projects, lead major upgrades, and mentor junior staff.