Database Administrator Operations Specialist

We are seeking a dynamic and versatile professional to join our team in a unique hybrid role that combines Oracle Database Administration with modern infrastructure and DevOps engineering. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about emerging technologies, and enjoys collaborating with development teams to drive innovation. Position can work remotely within the state of Wisconsin. Responsibilities : Database Administration (Approx. 40%) :

• Maintain, monitor, and tune on-premise Oracle 19c databases for performance, availability, and security.
• Perform routine database maintenance, backups, patching, and upgrades.
• Provide cross-functional support for Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Assist in planning and executing a potential upgrade to Oracle 23c and / or migration to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Collaborate with Application and Data Teams to support database-related aspects of project delivery.
• Serve as a technical liaison to ensure database architecture aligns with application requirements and performance standards, providing guidance and hands-on support throughout the development lifecycle. Infrastructure & DevOps (Approx. 60%) :
• Lead initiatives in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and support infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible, ActiveBatch).
• Design and implement test automation environments and support hardware / software configuration.
• Research and prototype AI-driven infrastructure solutions to optimize performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with development teams to provide architectural guidance and infrastructure best practices.
• Drive adoption of CI / CD pipelines, observability tools, and modern DevOps practices. Additional Responsibilities : Qualifications : Required :
• 5+ years of experience as an Oracle DBA (preferably with Oracle 19c).
• Proficiency in SQL Server administration and performance tuning.
• Strong knowledge of Linux / Unix systems, shell scripting, and system-level troubleshooting.
• Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (OCI, AWS, or Azure).
• Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Preferred :
• Experience with Oracle 23c or planning cloud migrations.
• Experience with enterprise job scheduling platforms.
• Exposure to AI / ML infrastructure or research in AI-driven system optimization.
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) and observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
• Experience in the property and casualty insurance industry. Compensation : $110,000 - $135,000 year based on experience
• Database Administration (Approx. 40%) :
• Maintain, monitor, and tune on-premise Oracle 19c databases for performance, availability, and security.
• Perform routine database maintenance, backups, patching, and upgrades.
• Provide cross-functional support for Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Assist in planning and executing a potential upgrade to Oracle 23c and / or migration to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Collaborate with Application and Data Teams to support database-related aspects of project delivery.
• Serve as a technical liaison to ensure database architecture aligns with application requirements and performance standards, providing guidance and hands-on support throughout the development lifecycle.Infrastructure & DevOps (Approx. 60%) :
• Lead initiatives in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and support infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible, ActiveBatch).
• Design and implement test automation environments and support hardware / software configuration.
• Research and prototype AI-driven infrastructure solutions to optimize performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with development teams to provide architectural guidance and infrastructure best practices.
• Drive adoption of CI / CD pipelines, observability tools, and modern DevOps practices.Additional Responsibilities :
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support production systems and respond to critical incidents.

Compensation :

$110,000-$135,000 per year