Database Administrator

Job Description

“Join GD Resources for dynamic opportunities in business management and IT, where innovation meets excellence.”

About the Company:

GD Resources LLC is a Veteran Women-Owned Business Management and Information Technology company committed to excellence. GD Resources provides dynamic opportunities for veterans and professionals alike to contribute to innovative projects and drive success in a collaborative and supportive environment. Join us to make a difference, advance your career, and grow with a company that values integrity, diversity, and continuous improvement.

Job Title: Senior Database Administrator

Place of Performance: Swan Street Building, Core 3, 1st Floor, Room 124, Albany, NY 12228 (Hybrid – up to 50% telecommute)

Minimum Experience: 60+ months of Oracle database administration and patching experience, including RAC, ASM, and PowerHA/HACMP environments

Rate: $45/hr – $60/hr

Employment Type: Contract on W2

Duration: 30 Months

Position Overview:

GD Resources is seeking a highly skilled Senior Database Administrator to support Oracle database environments within a large-scale IT infrastructure. This role involves hands-on installation, patching, and maintenance of Oracle software, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and operational stability. Candidates must be comfortable working during early morning shifts and occasionally during nights or weekends for critical maintenance tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Install, maintain, upgrade, and patch Oracle Database software across a multi-server enterprise environment

Provide expert troubleshooting and resolution of complex Oracle-related issues

Support databases on IBM AIX with RAC, PowerHA, ASM, Data Guard, and Enterprise Manager

Perform database migrations from legacy data centers

Work independently and as part of a team to support a large infrastructure comprising over 450 servers and 2,500+ databases

Maintain system reliability, performance, and security standards aligned with IRS and regulatory requirements

Participate in 24/7 on-call support rotations and scheduled maintenance tasks outside of standard business hours

Utilize and maintain detailed documentation on all Oracle configurations, procedures, and protocols

Qualifications:

60+ months of experience administering Oracle Databases version 11gR2 and above, including installation, Patch Set Updates, and ASM

24+ months of experience with Oracle 12c software installation and patching

24+ months of experience installing Oracle software on IBM PowerHA / HACMP clusters

6+ months of experience supporting Oracle Database 19c

60+ months of experience with Data Guard administration (11g and above)

Certifications Required:

Oracle Certified Professional – Oracle Database 11g Administrator

Oracle Certified Expert – Oracle RAC 11g and Grid Infrastructure Administrator

Oracle Certified Specialist – Oracle Exadata 11g Implementation

Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Applications DBA Certified Professional

If you’re an experienced Oracle DBA ready to take on complex challenges in a mission-critical environment, we welcome your application. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-impact infrastructure while working with a supportive and professional team.

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