OCI Database Administrator

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator to support our Australian client. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and on-premises database environments. You will be responsible for ensuring the performance, availability, security, and integrity of databases across both cloud and on-prem platforms.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer, monitor, and maintain Oracle and other relational databases across on-premises and OCI environments
• Perform database installations, configurations, upgrades, and migrations
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and backup/restore procedures are in place and tested
• Optimize database performance through tuning, indexing, and query analysis
• Manage user access, roles, and database security in line with client standards
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams on database-related projects
• Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents in a timely manner
• Document database configurations, procedures, and changes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Proven experience as a DBA managing production databases
• Strong expertise in Oracle Database administration (on-premises)
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) — including OCI Database Services, Autonomous Database, or similar
• Experience with backup and recovery tools (RMAN, Data Guard, or equivalent)
• Solid understanding of database security, user management, and access controls
• Experience with performance monitoring and tuning
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with an Australian-based client

Nice to Have:

• Experience with other RDBMS (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server)
• OCI certification or equivalent cloud database credentials
• Experience supporting AU-based clients or working in AU time zones