Senior Database Administrator

Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm.  Orion delivers game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy, experience design, and engineering, with a unique combination of agility, scale, and maturity.  We work with a wide range of clients across many industries including financial services, professional services, telecommunications and media, consumer products, automotive, industrial automation, professional sports and entertainment, life sciences, ecommerce, and education. Senior Database Administrator: QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator / Cloud Database Engineer with strong expertise in Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Azure Cloud SQL environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing high-availability database infrastructures, disaster recovery strategies, cloud migrations, and performance optimization across enterprise environments. This role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on troubleshooting skills, and the ability to support mission-critical production systems in both on-premises and cloud platforms. Working hours will be North America working hrs (+7 hrs ahead Istanbul time)   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Azure SQL environments. Design and manage high-availability architectures using Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, Exadata, and SQL Server Always On. Implement and maintain disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity solutions using RMAN and cloud-native technologies. Monitor and optimize database performance through query tuning, system analysis, and infrastructure improvements. Manage Azure SQL Database, Managed Instances, and Cosmos DB environments, including security, backup, and recovery operations. Lead database migration and modernization projects using Oracle Data Pump, replication technologies, and cloud migration tools. Administer Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control (OEM/EMCC) and SCOM monitoring platforms. Implement database security measures including Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), access management, and compliance controls. Support developers and application teams with database integration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. Develop automation scripts and operational procedures to improve efficiency and reduce downtime. Conduct regular disaster recovery testing and validate failover procedures. Maintain technical documentation, operational standards, and knowledge base materials. Provide 24x7 operational support for critical production environments when required.   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. 5+ years of hands-on database administration experience in enterprise environments. Fluent in English Strong expertise in: Oracle Administration Microsoft SQL Server PostgreSQL and MySQL Experience with: Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, and Exadata SQL Server Always On Clustering RMAN backup and recovery Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control (OEM/EMCC) Database migrations and cloud modernization projects Strong understanding of: High availability and disaster recovery architectures Performance tuning and query optimization Database security, encryption, and access management IT infrastructure troubleshooting and systems analysis Experience supporting mission-critical production environments. Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills.   PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud Certified Specialist Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations Certified Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate   PREFERRED SKILLS Azure cloud infrastructure and PaaS services Scripting and automation Middleware integration and database connectivity Cross-platform database migration experience      Orion is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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