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Oracle PaaS & SaaS Administrator

Albany, NY · Remote

$49.50 - $67.50/hr

Hiring: Oracle PaaS & SaaS Administrator (15+ Years Experience) Remote USA We are looking for a senior Oracle PaaS & SaaS Administrator with 15+ years of experience in Oracle Cloud environment ...

Title: Sr. Oracle Developer Duration: 6+ months Location: Washington, DC Client ... Direct Client Skills: 5-7 years Exp EDW(Enterprise Data Warehouse) Oracle Exadata Admin skill set ...

About the Role As a Senior DBA, you will play a key role in administering and optimizing relational ... Work closely with developers, platform teams, and system administrators to optimize database design ...

About the Role As a Senior DBA, you will play a key role in administering and optimizing relational ... Work closely with developers, platform teams, and system administrators to optimize database design ...

About the Role As a Senior DBA, you will play a key role in administering and optimizing relational ... Work closely with developers, platform teams, and system administrators to optimize database design ...

Wabtec is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Oracle DBA to join our dynamic team. In this role ... systems. If you're passionate about database architecture and enjoy working with cross-functional ...

Wabtec is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Oracle DBA to join our dynamic team. In this role ... systems. If you're passionate about database architecture and enjoy working with cross-functional ...

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How much do senior oracle system administrator jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior oracle system administrator in the United States is $102,229.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Oracle System Administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Oracle System Administrator, you need advanced knowledge of Oracle database administration, system architecture, and strong troubleshooting skills, usually supported by a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Expertise with Oracle tools (such as RMAN, Data Guard, and Enterprise Manager), proficiency in Unix/Linux environments, and relevant certifications like Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to work independently or lead teams set top performers apart. These skills ensure the stability, security, and optimal performance of mission-critical database systems essential to business operations.

What is the difference between Senior Oracle System Administrator vs Oracle Database Administrator?

AspectSenior Oracle System AdministratorOracle Database Administrator
CertificationsOracle Certified Professional (OCP), Oracle Certified Expert (OCE)Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Oracle Certified Associate (OCA)
Work EnvironmentIT teams managing enterprise infrastructure, system maintenanceDatabase management, performance tuning, data security
Industry UsageIT services, finance, healthcare, large enterprisesDatabase-centric roles across industries

The Senior Oracle System Administrator focuses on managing and maintaining Oracle systems within IT infrastructure, while the Oracle Database Administrator specializes in database performance, security, and data integrity. Both roles require similar certifications and often work in overlapping environments, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

What does a Senior Oracle System Administrator do?

A Senior Oracle System Administrator is responsible for managing, configuring, and maintaining Oracle database systems and related infrastructure. Their duties include installing and upgrading Oracle software, monitoring system performance, ensuring data security, performing backups and disaster recovery, and troubleshooting technical issues. They often collaborate with database developers, IT teams, and end-users to optimize system performance and support business operations. Senior administrators also mentor junior staff and may help develop best practices and policies for database management.

What are the common challenges faced by Senior Oracle System Administrators, and how can they be addressed?

Senior Oracle System Administrators often encounter challenges such as managing complex database environments, ensuring high availability, and performing timely upgrades or patches with minimal downtime. Additionally, they must stay current with Oracle's evolving technologies and security best practices. Proactive monitoring, thorough documentation, and collaboration with database developers, network teams, and security personnel are essential strategies for overcoming these challenges and maintaining optimal system performance.
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Infographic showing various Senior Oracle System Administrator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,229 per year, or $49.1 per hour.

Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)

HireRight

Nashville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago


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8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

About HireRight

HireRight is the premier global background screening and workforce solutions provider. We bring clarity and confidence to vetting and hiring decisions through integrated, tailored solutions, driving a higher standard of accuracy in everything we do. Combining in-house talent, personalized services, and proprietary technology, we ensure the best candidate experience possible. PBSA accredited and based in Nashville, TN, we offer expertise from our regional centers across 200 countries and territories in The Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Our commitment to get it right every time, everywhere, makes us the trusted partner of businesses and organizations worldwide.

Overview

The Senior Oracle/MongoDB Database Administrator (DBA) is a senior-level technical and administrative role responsible for managing mission-critical database environments. This position will lead the design, capacity planning, installation, configuration, clustering, performance tuning, and monitoring of large-scale Oracle and MongoDB deployments.

In addition, the role provides consultative support to development teams on database architecture, design, development best practices, and performance optimization - driving improvements in scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.

While the primary focus is on Oracle and MongoDB, experience with SQL Server or cloud-native database technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI or Atlas) is a plus.

 

Responsibilities
  • Design, install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Oracle and MongoDB databases across multiple environments.
  • Plan, allocate, and manage system storage, ensuring future scalability.
  • Create and manage core database objects and structures.
  • Implement and maintain database security, user access, and role management.
  • Develop and maintain physical data models and enforce database standards.
  • Proactively monitor and tune databases for performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Implement robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies (Oracle RMAN/Data Guard, MongoDB replication/backup).
  • Implement archiving solutions and lifecycle management for data retention.
  • Analyze and document database infrastructure, hardware, and technology requirements.
  • Partner with development teams to review code and design for performance, scalability, and alignment with best practices.
  • Provide expert-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis for database-related incidents.
  • Mentor development and data warehouse teams on advanced SQL, PL/SQL, and MongoDB query optimization.
  • Continually improve DBA standards, procedures, and automation practices.
  • Provide on-call support and occasional travel as required.
Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field preferred

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Experience

  • 5+ years of hands-on Oracle DBA experience in enterprise-scale environments.
  • 5+ years of experience with high availability (Oracle RAC, Data Guard, failover, replication).
  • 5+ years of advanced SQL/PLSQL development and performance tuning.
  • 5+ years of supporting developers with application design, query tuning, and schema optimization.
  • 3+ years of hands-on MongoDB administration experience (replica sets, sharding, backups, monitoring).
  • 3+ years of experience with Linux administration (shell scripting, system tuning, automation).
  • Experience with automation frameworks (Ansible, BitBucket, Terraform, or similar)
  • Experience with database monitoring and observability tools (OEM, SolarWinds/DPA, PMM, DataDog, Grafana)
  • Exposure to cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP)
  • Familiarity with DevOps/CI/CD pipelines for database changes

Skills

  • Deep expertise with Oracle RDBMS internals (RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN).
  • Strong knowledge of MongoDB internals (replica sets, sharding, WiredTiger, security).
  • Proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL coding and tuning.
  • Proficiency in Linux system administration (shell scripting, performance tuning).
  • Knowledge of networking fundamentals and how they affect distributed databases.
  • Strong ability to gather, interpret, and document requirements.
  • Excellent communication skills: oral, written, and presentation.
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills; proven ability to collaborate across teams.
  • Exceptional time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.

Personal Traits

  • Self-starter with high motivation and ownership.
  • Analytical and detail-oriented.
  • Automation-First mindset.
  • Confident but tactful communicator.
  • Curious and eager to adopt new technologies.
  • Tenacious in troubleshooting and problem-solving.
  • Team player with mentoring mindset.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

  • Reports to the Manager - Database Operations.
  • Collaborates with DBA team members, DevOps, developers, architects, and infrastructure engineers.
  • Interfaces with senior management for planning and strategy discussions.

External

  • Works with end-users and application teams as part of IT operations.
  • Coordinates with vendors, contractors, and service providers as needed.
  • Participates in professional user groups and industry forums.
What do we offer

HireRight offers a competitive benefit package which includes: 

  • Medical 
  • Dental 
  • Vision 
  • Paid Life/AD&D Insurance 
  • Voluntary Life Insurance 
  • Short & Long Term Disability 
  • Flexible Spending Accounts 
  • 401K 
  • Generous Vacation and Sick Program 
  • 10 Paid Holidays 
  • Education Assistance Program 
  • Business Casual Attire 
  • Generous Referral Program 
  • Employee Discounts and Rewards 
  • And much more! 

*All resumes are held in confidence. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search.HireRight, LLC is an Equal Opportunity EmployerMinorities / Females / Veterans / DisabilitiesHireRight does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of HireRight and HireRight will not be obligated to pay a placement fee

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by a team member's occupying this position. Team members may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. Team members are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and team member and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME