Database Operations Lead – Oracle Specialist at DS Technologies Inc in IL-Waukegan-60031
- Company: DS Technologies Inc
- Location: IL-Waukegan-60031
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Contract
- Experience: 15+ years
Overview
DS Technologies Inc is looking for Database Operations Lead – Oracle Specialist role for one of our premier clients. Seeking a highly experienced Oracle Database Operations Lead to manage enterprise-level Oracle environments for Abbott Labs within an Application Management Services (AMS) delivery mo…
Job description
- DS Technologies Inc is looking for Database Operations Lead – Oracle Specialist role for one of our premier clients.
- Seeking a highly experienced Oracle Database Operations Lead to manage enterprise-level Oracle environments for Abbott Labs within an Application Management Services (AMS) delivery model. The role focuses on Oracle 19c, RAC, SAP-related databases, performance tuning, patching, upgrades, OEM monitoring, and leading DBA teams while ensuring SLA-driven operational excellence.
- Ideal candidate is a senior Oracle DBA leader with strong RAC/19c expertise, AMS delivery experience, SAP Oracle DB knowledge, and the ability to manage escalations, lead teams, and ensure high availability and performance across enterprise environments.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily database operations across Linux and Windows platforms.
- Lead AMS delivery operations and ensure SLAs/KPIs are consistently met.
- Perform patching, upgrades, and new Oracle 19c builds (Standalone + RAC).
- Configure and maintain Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) monitoring/alerting.
- Administer and optimize SAP Oracle databases.
- Implement strong database security, backup, and recovery strategies.
- Collaborate with application teams on performance tuning and issue resolution.
- Manage client escalations and deliver timely resolutions.
- Lead and mentor mid-sized to large DBA teams.
- Create and maintain documentation for processes, configurations, and standards.
Requirements
- 15+ years of Oracle DBA experience with deep Oracle 19c & RAC expertise.
- Strong AMS delivery operations experience.
- Hands-on patching, upgrades, and database build experience.
- Proficient in OEM monitoring tools.
- Experience with SAP-related Oracle databases.
- Strong Linux & Windows platform knowledge for DB administration.
- Understanding of backup/recovery and HA (RAC, Data Guard).
- Excellent communication and client management skills.
- Proven experience leading DBA teams.
- Solid knowledge of ITIL, incident & change management processes.
- Shell scripting (good to have).
Skills
Required
- Oracle DBA
- Oracle 19c
- RAC
- AMS delivery operations
- Patching
- Upgrades
- Database builds
- OEM monitoring tools
- SAP Oracle databases
- Linux
- Windows
- Backup/recovery
Preferred
- Shell scripting
About DS Technologies Inc
About US: We are a company that provides innovative, transformative IT services and solutions. We are passionate about helping our clients achieve their goals and exceed their expectations. We strive to provide the best possible experience for our clients and employees. We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation, and we are always looking for ways to improve our services and solutions. We believe in working collaboratively with our clients and employees to achieve success.