Principal Database Administrator

Oracle

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Work type
On-site
Location
Reston, VASeattle, WA
Salary
$84,900–$209,500 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $163k
This role $147k
$70k most similar roles pay here $224k

This role pays less than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $131,750–$194,160 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $147k versus about $163k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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Oracle Corporation is a leading multinational technology company specializing in database software, cloud computing, and enterprise software.

Oracle currently has 704 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $99,600–$209,500 across 521 roles with salary data.

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As a Principal Database Administrator at this leading technology firm, you will join the Site Reliability Engineering team as an individual contributor to manage and optimize mission-critical Oracle database environments. Your responsibilities include ensuring high availability, performance, security, and recoverability of databases across on-premises and cloud systems, collaborating with development teams to enhance service architecture, and serving as the ultimate escalation point for complex issues. You will leverage expertise in Oracle technologies, RMAN backup/recovery, Linux systems, and high-availability architectures like RAC and Data Guard, along with strong SQL and PL/SQL skills. This role demands a deep understanding of database topology and dependencies to troubleshoot and mitigate issues effectively, requiring professional curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning.

Skills

Oracle RMAN Linux RAC Data Guard Exadata Bash PL/SQL AWR ASH SQL Unix Shell Python Perl iostat top vmstat

What you'll do

  • Manage and optimize mission-critical Oracle database environments for availability, performance, security, and recoverability.
  • Implement and maintain RMAN backup/recovery strategies for disaster recovery scenarios.
  • Troubleshoot complex or critical issues in Oracle databases, acting as the ultimate escalation point.
  • Design high-availability architectures using technologies like RAC and Data Guard.
  • Perform SQL and PL/SQL scripting to support database operations and performance tuning.
  • Collaborate with development teams to enhance service architecture and capabilities.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship and active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance required.
  • Extensive experience managing Oracle databases (11g/12c/19c or later).
  • Expertise in RMAN backup/recovery, Linux systems, and high-availability architectures.
  • Hands-on experience with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, and Exadata environments.
  • Strong SQL, PL/SQL skills, and proficiency in performance tuning tools (AWR, ASH).

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