Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Senior Oracle Database Administrator role supports the Operational Technology side of a utility business by managing multiple database platforms to ensure data integrity and performance.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves supporting OT Energy Services databases, creating and maintaining environments, performance tuning, patching, backup and recovery, scripting for automation, collaborating with internal teams, and participating in on-call rotations.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a pay rate of $57-61/hr on a W2 basis for a 12-month contract with a hybrid work model requiring 3 days onsite in Minneapolis.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 5-7 years of DBA experience with Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB, expertise in performance tuning, patching, backup and recovery, scripting skills in KornShell and PowerShell, and ServiceNow experience; utility or SCADA experience and certifications are preferred.
Work environment and culture
The job offers a hybrid work environment with a structured 40-hour workweek and on-call rotation every 4 weeks, emphasizing collaboration and cross-organizational work.
Job location and travel
The job is located in Minneapolis with a hybrid work schedule requiring three days onsite per week.
Unique job features
The role is distinguished by its focus on supporting critical OT systems including SCADA and nuclear systems, involvement with multiple database platforms, and participation in on-call rotations.
Company overview
The Ash Group is a global consulting firm specializing in providing innovative solutions in the areas of technology, engineering, and management. They generate revenue through a diverse portfolio of services including IT consulting, project management, and strategic advisory, catering to a wide range of industries such as healthcare, finance, and manufacturing. Founded in the early 2000s, the company has grown rapidly, establishing a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, client-focused results. Key milestones include significant expansions in Europe and Asia, as well as numerous industry awards for excellence in service delivery.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your extensive experience managing Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB databases, emphasizing your skills in performance tuning, patching, backup and recovery, and automation scripting with KornShell and PowerShell.
Focus on showcasing your familiarity with Operational Technology environments, especially utility or SCADA systems, and your ability to collaborate cross-functionally with system administrators, developers, and architects to improve data integrity and adoption of standard tools.
Apply through multiple channels including The Ash Group's corporate career site and LinkedIn job postings to maximize your application visibility and ensure you don't miss any opportunities for this 12-month contract role.
Connect on LinkedIn with current employees or managers in The Ash Group's OT or database administration divisions; use ice breakers like commenting on recent projects related to SCADA systems or asking about their experience with Oracle ASM and RAC technologies.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'Oracle 12c, 19c, 21c,' 'performance tuning,' 'ServiceNow,' 'database builds,' 'backup and recovery,' 'KornShell scripting,' and 'PowerShell automation' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.
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