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Oracle Database Administrator

TEKsystems
$45.00 - $50.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, New York, Rochester
Feb 24, 2026
Top Skills and Experience: * 5+ years as an Oracle DBA, supporting an enterprise environment * 1-2 years of PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL * Red Had Enterprise Linux Description We are looking for a Oracle Database Administrator specializing in infrastructure and operations. This includes and advanced skill set in Oracle Database, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Oracle ASM, Oracle Grid, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The DBA should be comfortable using SQL Performance Analyzer, SQL Tuning Adviser, and writing scripts to assist with routine database tasks, such as patching, and extracting data for reporting. * This position includes the responsibilities such as patching, database maintenance activities, application support activities, disaster recovery tests, and infrastructure upgrades. * An intermediate level skill set in PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL is a plus but not required. * A fundamental knowledge of basic infrastructure technologies such as shared storage, server virtualization, monitoring tools, and other infrastructure tools is helpful. Responsibilities include: * Install, maintain, patch, and upgrade database software. * Maintain development, test, QA and production database environments. * Maintain Oracle Data Guard and other high availability and fault tolerant solutions. * Monitor and manage database backups, logs, and journals and restore or recover data as required. * Design, develop and maintain high availability and disaster recovery strategies for database environments. * Monitor and maintain database security. * Monitor databases to optimize performance and infrastructure compute resource consumption. * Assist with the migration of data between disparate databases, integration activities, data replication, data modeling, data conversions, capacity planning issues, query tuning, and new application deployments. * Perform SQL query analysis and tuning. * Design and develop databases in conjunction with application teams. * Provide advice to application programmers in the effective use of database languages; assist with troubleshooting, and support miscellaneous other data management issues. * Create procedures and maintain various database, application and system related documents and programs such as scripts, solution designs and run books. * Participate in proof-of-concept initiatives as assigned. * Participate in projects as assigned. * Maintain monitoring solutions including KPI tuning, capacity threshold tuning, alert management, run books, scheduled job success/failure/performance, query performance, etc. * Maintain an accurate inventory of all database infrastructure. * Perform and/or assist with disaster recovery tests. * Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. * Provide 24-hour on-call support when scheduled. * Perform after hours activities when assigned. Additional Skills & Qualifications * Develops and maintains a hierarchical or relational database that contains data elements necessary to meet the informational needs of the University. Develops and implements standards, including naming conventions for files, records and data elements, for the creation and maintenance of databases and other file structures. * Directs and controls all database management activities, as well as flat file structures, including responsibility for security and efficient operation. Maintains responsibility for the definition, organization, and documentation of all databases and flat file structures. Maintains and evaluates database structures through the use of a data dictionary. * Establishes and monitors standards and procedures to ensure integration of systems through database design. Establishes naming conventions that reduce redundancy and promotes standardization in programming references to the database. * Oversees documentation of all structures and database files. Ensures updates are made as needed. * Assumes responsibility for controlling and reducing redundancy of data elements in all files. * Authors new databases and files required by application development. Consults with and advises users of the various databases and files. * Prepares activity and progress reports concerning the data base management function for review by departmental leadership. * Defines, installs and maintains adequate database backup and recovery procedures. * Other duties as assigned. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochester, NY. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Rochester,NY. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.