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Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Tue, Nov 10, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

To support a higher education client's upgrade project, an experienced Oracle Database Administrator will work remotely on a contract basis, managing the upgrade from Oracle Database 19c to 26ai on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure while ensuring database integrity, performance, and security.

Key responsibilities
  • Create and execute the database upgrade plan, including health checks and rollback procedures
  • Benchmark performance and resolve issues through SQL execution plans and monitoring
  • Produce upgrade documentation and transfer operational knowledge to the internal DBA team
Required qualifications
  • 10+ years of Oracle DBA experience, specifically with PeopleSoft database environments
  • Hands-on experience with Oracle Database upgrades from 19c or earlier to current versions
  • Proficiency with RMAN, Data Guard, and SQL tuning
  • Familiarity with PeopleSoft Application Designer and related database structures
  • Strong ability to work under time pressure during upgrade windows

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