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Dcri Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Oracle DBA

Durham, NC · On-site

$46 - $62.50/hr

As the databases get moved from DCRI to DHTS, they'll be setting up new db and importing the data over - this will require after hours work at times, so this person must be flexible with their ...

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How much do dcri jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for dcri in Raleigh, NC is $115,641.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,800.00 and $175,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a DCRI?

A DCRI job typically refers to a position at the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI), a leading academic research organization affiliated with Duke University. Roles at DCRI span clinical research, data analysis, project management, and regulatory affairs, contributing to studies that advance healthcare. Employees often work on large-scale clinical trials, real-world evidence studies, and medical innovations. DCRI jobs may require expertise in healthcare, biostatistics, clinical operations, or related fields.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a DCRI?

A DCRI (Data Center Reliability Engineer) requires a solid background in systems engineering, data center operations, and expertise in maintaining server infrastructure, typically backed by a relevant degree and certifications such as CompTIA Server+ or Uptime Institute accreditation. Familiarity with monitoring tools, automation scripts, and data center infrastructure management (DCIM) platforms is often necessary. Strong problem-solving, proactive communication, and teamwork abilities help ensure smooth operations and quick resolution of issues. These skills ensure high system uptime, robust data integrity, and efficient collaboration in critical infrastructure environments.

What are some common challenges faced by DCRIs in their day-to-day work?

DCRIs frequently encounter challenges such as responding to unexpected system outages, coordinating with multiple teams to diagnose root causes, and implementing rapid solutions to minimize downtime. They also must stay current with evolving industry standards and security protocols, ensuring the data center remains resilient against both technical failures and cyber threats. Additionally, balancing routine maintenance with critical incident response requires strong time management and prioritization skills. Overcoming these challenges directly impacts the reliability and efficiency of the entire data center operation.

Infographic showing various Dcri job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 88% Physical, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,641 per year, or $55.6 per hour.

$46 - $62.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago


Job description

Job title - Oracle DBA
Location - Durham, NC
Duration - 12 months
Years of experience - 9 plus
Top Three Skills:
1. Senior level oracle dba experience in a test, production environment within Oracle databases that sit on a Linux OS - performance tuning, configuring, patching and backups.
2. Experience setting up a new database, migrating data from one database to another, Upgrading databases from 11c to 12g.
3. Strong communication skills - this person will be responsible for providing updates on timeline, progress to the PMs and the business. I
Job Description:
They will have backup from the database team as well as work closely with Steve Lorello's hosting team.
It is important that this person has excellent communication skills as they will be responsible for interacting with different business units.
Experience working within the command line in the Linux OS as 95% of the instances they are working with sit on top of Linux - being able to shut down a binary within the Linux command line.
As the databases get moved from DCRI to DHTS, they'll be setting up new db and importing the data over - this will require after hours work at times, so this person must be flexible with their schedule.
The vast majority of dbs are on 11g with DCRI, as the new instances are set up, they'll be upgrading to 12c.
Steve Tooley's team is currently made up of 7 full-time dbas. 4 are a blend of sql/oracle, 2 are focused on oracle and 1 is purely SQL.
Most of the other 7 are doing some upgrades, some security stuff, internal expansions but have been and will continue to do database migrations in assistance to this new consultant.
The current DHTS environment is made up of 60% oracle databases, 20% SQL, the remaining 20% is a mixture of MySQL, oracle exadata, db2 and imbedded post-gress