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 Apply To This Job