[Remote] Senior Oracle Database Administrator - Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ferguson is a Fortune 500 company that provides quality supplies across various industries, aiming to simplify complex projects for its customers. They are seeking a Senior Oracle Database Administrator to lead and support critical data systems, focusing on high availability and disaster recovery solutions while collaborating with engineering and operations teams.ResponsibilitiesProvide support for Oracle databases, including configuration, tuning and troubleshootingProactively monitor system health, tune SQL queries, optimize indexes, and manage database configurations to prevent performance degradationLead performance tuning and troubleshooting efforts, identifying bottlenecks and implementing effective solutionsDesign, implement, and support high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) strategies, including Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters), Oracle Data Guard, SQL Server Always on Availability Groups and Failover clusteringDeploy and upgrade multiple versions of Oracle (e.g., 12c, 19c) and Microsoft SQL Server on physical, virtual, and cloud environmentsImplement robust security measures, manage user permissions, access controls, apply patches, and ensure compliance with data governance policiesCollaborate with development, infrastructure and operations to support data-driven initiativesEstablish and test comprehensive backup strategies to guarantee rapid recovery from system failures or data corruptionMaintain documentation for Oracle data models, dictionaries, and configurationsProvide technical leadership, mentorship of fellow DBAs and contributes to strategic database planningParticipate in a rotational on-call schedule (approximately every 5 weeks, shared across a team of five), providing 24x7 production support during assigned weekendsSkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (Master's a plus)5+ years DBA experience in enterprise, 24/7 environments; 8+ years preferred for lead-level candidatesStrong experience with both Oracle and SQL Server in high-volume, production environmentsHands-on experience with RAC, Data Guard, Always On, clustering, and failover strategiesProven ability in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and scripting (PowerShell, Python, or similar)Experience mentoring others, acting as an escalation point, and contributing to database strategy (for lead candidates)Strong problem-solving, communication, and ability to manage priorities in an on-call environmentOCP and/or Microsoft SQL Server/Azure certifications preferredWMS or supply chain systems experience preferred; general understanding of distribution/logistics environments helpfulBenefitsHealthDentalVisionPaid time offLife insuranceA 401(k) with a company matchMental health coverageGender affirming and family building benefitsPaid parental leaveAssociate discountsCommunity involvement opportunitiesBonus or Incentive Plan eligibleCompany OverviewSince 1953, Ferguson has been a leading source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. It was founded in 1953, and is headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.ferguson.com/.