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Senior Oracle DBA (Offshore)
Company: Astute Business Solutions
Job Title: Senior Oracle Database Administrator (Oracle DBA) – Offshore
Location: Remote (India)
Employment Type: Full-Time Employee
# of Positions: 1
Experience: 10+ Years
Salary: ₹22 Lakhs – ₹24 Lakhs per annum
About Astute Business Solutions
Astute Business Solutions is a leading Oracle Partner headquartered in Dublin, California, USA, specializing in Oracle technologies including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, Oracle E-Business Suite, Banner, and enterprise AI solutions. For more than 20 years, Astute has helped organizations across higher education, healthcare, commercial, and public sector industries modernize their Oracle environments through cloud migration, managed services, automation, and digital transformation.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Oracle DBA to join our offshore consulting team. The successful candidate will support mission-critical Oracle databases for enterprise customers in North America while working closely with Astute's U.S. consulting team.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer, maintain, and support Oracle databases supporting enterprise applications including Banner, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Oracle E-Business Suite, and custom Oracle applications.
- Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain Oracle Database 12c, 18c, 19c, and newer versions.
- Apply Oracle Critical Patch Updates (CPU), Release Updates (RU), and security patches.
- Perform Oracle database backup, recovery, cloning, refreshes, and migrations using RMAN and Data Pump.
- Monitor database health, tablespaces, storage utilization, growth, performance, and capacity planning.
- Analyze and tune SQL performance, optimizer statistics, execution plans, and database parameters.
- Configure and administer Oracle Data Guard, RAC, ASM, and High Availability environments.
- Maintain database security, user management, encryption, auditing, and compliance standards.
- Troubleshoot production database issues and provide timely resolution for critical P1 incidents.
- Work directly with Oracle Support to resolve database defects and technical issues.
- Perform database upgrades, migrations, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) deployments.
- Develop and maintain shell scripts and automation for database administration activities.
- Collaborate with application, middleware, infrastructure, and cloud teams during implementation and support activities.
- Participate in scheduled maintenance, weekend deployments, and on-call support when required.
- Prepare technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge transfer documents.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of hands-on Oracle Database Administration experience.
- Strong experience with Oracle Database 12c, 18c, and 19c.
- Expertise in Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, OEM, and Oracle Enterprise Manager.
- Strong SQL and PL/SQL knowledge with experience in SQL tuning and performance optimization.
- Experience administering Oracle databases on Linux/UNIX platforms.
- Strong knowledge of backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and database security best practices.
- Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) database deployments is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with enterprise ERP applications such as Banner, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, or Oracle E-Business Suite is highly desirable.
- Experience working with Oracle Support on production issues.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while supporting multiple customer environments.
Preferred Skills
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Certification.
- Experience with Exadata environments.
- Shell scripting (Bash/Korn Shell).
- Knowledge of automation tools such as Ansible or Terraform.
- Experience supporting customers in North America.
- ITIL or Managed Services experience is a plus.
Why Join Astute Business Solutions?
- Work with a leading Oracle Partner delivering enterprise Oracle solutions worldwide.
- Participate in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) migration and modernization projects.
- Collaborate with highly experienced Oracle architects and consultants.
- Gain exposure to Oracle Cloud, AI-powered automation, and enterprise digital transformation initiatives.
- Support Fortune 1000 companies, universities, healthcare organizations, and government agencies across North America.
- Fully remote work environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Competitive compensation package of ₹22–24 LPA.
- Paid leave and performance-based career advancement opportunities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their updated resume to HR@beastute.com with the subject line:
Senior Oracle DBA (Offshore) Application
Astute Business Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified candidates are considered based on merit, skills, and experience.
Senior Oracle DBA (Offshore)
Company: Astute Business Solutions
Job Title: Senior Oracle Database Administrator (Oracle DBA) – Offshore
Location: Remote (India)
Employment Type: Full-Time Employee
# of Positions: 1
Experience: 10+ Years
Salary: ₹22 Lakhs – ₹24 Lakhs per annum
About Astute Business Solutions
Astute Business Solutions is a leading Oracle Partner headquartered in Dublin, California, USA, specializing in Oracle technologies including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, Oracle E-Business Suite, Banner, and enterprise AI solutions. For more than 20 years, Astute has helped organizations across higher education, healthcare, commercial, and public sector industries modernize their Oracle environments through cloud migration, managed services, automation, and digital transformation.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Oracle DBA to join our offshore consulting team. The successful candidate will support mission-critical Oracle databases for enterprise customers in North America while working closely with Astute's U.S. consulting team.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer, maintain, and support Oracle databases supporting enterprise applications including Banner, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Oracle E-Business Suite, and custom Oracle applications.
- Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain Oracle Database 12c, 18c, 19c, and newer versions.
- Apply Oracle Critical Patch Updates (CPU), Release Updates (RU), and security patches.
- Perform Oracle database backup, recovery, cloning, refreshes, and migrations using RMAN and Data Pump.
- Monitor database health, tablespaces, storage utilization, growth, performance, and capacity planning.
- Analyze and tune SQL performance, optimizer statistics, execution plans, and database parameters.
- Configure and administer Oracle Data Guard, RAC, ASM, and High Availability environments.
- Maintain database security, user management, encryption, auditing, and compliance standards.
- Troubleshoot production database issues and provide timely resolution for critical P1 incidents.
- Work directly with Oracle Support to resolve database defects and technical issues.
- Perform database upgrades, migrations, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) deployments.
- Develop and maintain shell scripts and automation for database administration activities.
- Collaborate with application, middleware, infrastructure, and cloud teams during implementation and support activities.
- Participate in scheduled maintenance, weekend deployments, and on-call support when required.
- Prepare technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge transfer documents.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of hands-on Oracle Database Administration experience.
- Strong experience with Oracle Database 12c, 18c, and 19c.
- Expertise in Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, OEM, and Oracle Enterprise Manager.
- Strong SQL and PL/SQL knowledge with experience in SQL tuning and performance optimization.
- Experience administering Oracle databases on Linux/UNIX platforms.
- Strong knowledge of backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and database security best practices.
- Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) database deployments is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with enterprise ERP applications such as Banner, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, or Oracle E-Business Suite is highly desirable.
- Experience working with Oracle Support on production issues.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while supporting multiple customer environments.
Preferred Skills
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Certification.
- Experience with Exadata environments.
- Shell scripting (Bash/Korn Shell).
- Knowledge of automation tools such as Ansible or Terraform.
- Experience supporting customers in North America.
- ITIL or Managed Services experience is a plus.
Why Join Astute Business Solutions?
- Work with a leading Oracle Partner delivering enterprise Oracle solutions worldwide.
- Participate in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) migration and modernization projects.
- Collaborate with highly experienced Oracle architects and consultants.
- Gain exposure to Oracle Cloud, AI-powered automation, and enterprise digital transformation initiatives.
- Support Fortune 1000 companies, universities, healthcare organizations, and government agencies across North America.
- Fully remote work environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Competitive compensation package of ₹22–24 LPA.
- Paid leave and performance-based career advancement opportunities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their updated resume to HR@beastute.com with the subject line:
Senior Oracle DBA (Offshore) Application
Astute Business Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified candidates are considered based on merit, skills, and experience.
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Senior Level System and Database Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level system and database administrator job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned complex infrastructure or database environments end-to-end, not just maintained them. Demonstrating experience leading migrations, designing high-availability systems, or setting standards for a team carries real weight. Certifications in platforms like AWS, Azure, or Oracle strengthen your candidacy, but concrete examples of reducing downtime or improving performance at scale are what separate senior candidates from the rest.
Which companies hire senior level system and database administrators?
Companies hiring senior level system and database administrators right now include Conduent, Databricks, and SMX Services & Consulting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large enterprises, government contractors, healthcare systems, and financial institutions that depend on mission-critical infrastructure and need experienced professionals to own it.
Are there remote senior level system and database administrator jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and infrastructure requirements. About 59% of senior level system and database administrator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for experienced administrators who can manage distributed systems without being on-site. Roles tied to classified environments or on-premises hardware typically require in-person presence.
What makes a system and database administrator role senior level?
Senior level roles go beyond day-to-day administration. They involve designing and owning system architecture, leading database performance tuning initiatives, setting security and backup standards, and mentoring junior administrators. Senior professionals are expected to make independent judgment calls on infrastructure decisions, drive technology evaluations, and serve as the technical authority their teams rely on when problems escalate.
Which industries hire the most senior level system and database administrators?
Senior level system and database administrator roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Investment & Asset Management, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on large-scale, complex data environments where experienced administrators are needed to ensure reliability, compliance, and performance across critical systems.