Oracle DBA Cloud

Position:

Oracle Cloud DBA Location:

Chicago, IL for Part time

Duration:

Contract opportunity Duration and Commitment Contract term: 6 to 12 months Weekly hours: 15 to 20 hours, not to exceed 20 hours per week

Location:

Onsite Chicago, IL Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Cloud Database Administrator to provide ongoing operational support for a stable integration environment hosted on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. This role focuses on sustaining database health, ensuring performance reliability, and delivering targeted improvements as needed. The engagement is part-time, with a disciplined scope aligned to operational stability rather than large-scale transformation. Key Responsibilities Perform daily monitoring of database performance, availability, and system health Maintain and support Oracle databases within OCI environments Execute core database operations including create, read, update, and delete activities Administer database lifecycle tasks such as creation, installation, partitioning, cloning, and patching Conduct database audits to ensure compliance, integrity, and performance standards Monitor and analyze performance metrics; recommend and implement tuning improvements Support database programming needs, including stored procedures, queries, and performance optimization Apply and uphold information security policies and procedures across database environments Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support integration workflows and project activities Develop and maintain implementation guidelines, operational standards, and documentation Required Qualifications Proven experience as an Oracle Database Administrator in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure environments Strong proficiency in Oracle database architecture, performance tuning, and troubleshooting Hands-on experience with database lifecycle management, including backup, recovery, and cloning Working knowledge of database security practices and compliance standards Experience supporting integration-driven environments with stable production workloads Ability to operate independently in a part-time, high-accountability role Preferred Qualifications Experience with automation of database monitoring or maintenance tasks Familiarity with integration platforms and middleware operating in OCI Exposure to audit frameworks and database governance best practices Working knowledge of scripting or programming for database support Success Profile The ideal candidate brings a steady, operations-focused mindset with the ability to proactively identify risks, maintain performance stability, and deliver incremental improvements without disruption. This role requires precision, responsiveness, and strong collaboration across technical teams.