Senior Cloud Database Administrator

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

We’re hiring a Senior Cloud Database Administrator for an exciting hybrid opportunity based in Newark, DE with one of our highly respected clients in a regulated and dynamic environment.

Are you an experienced database expert with a passion for performance, observability, and strategic impact? In this role, you’ll play a critical part in managing mission-critical systems while collaborating with a forward-thinking team to enhance operational efficiency and system reliability. This is your chance to bring your skills to a fast-paced environment where innovation and continuous improvement are valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and optimize database systems to ensure peak performance and long-term sustainability.

• Implement technology strategies to strengthen operational stability and resilience.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve database standards, procedures, and overall performance.

• Enhance observability across systems, enabling faster issue identification and resolution.

• Review and refine support procedures to increase responsiveness and reduce team fatigue.

• Assess current database management and observability tools to identify improvement opportunities.

• Analyze existing system configurations to drive performance and reliability enhancements.

• Develop dashboards using DBA and Dynatrace tools to centralize insights and monitoring.

• Mentor team members on utilizing Dynatrace and its AI capabilities to resolve issues effectively.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with cloud-based database technologies including Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres, and Dynamo DB.

• Deep understanding of Oracle RAC and Dataguard.

• Proficient in Dynatrace and database performance monitoring tools.

• Over 10 years of experience in technology operations or infrastructure management.

• Strong background in strategic planning and aligning technology with business goals.

• Up-to-date with industry trends, standards, and best practices.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Why Apply?

This is a high-impact role where your technical expertise and leadership will help shape critical infrastructure decisions. You’ll join a collaborative team that values innovation, agility, and meaningful contributions.

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today to be considered for this role!

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at InclusiveHiring@OnwardSearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at InclusiveHiring@OnwardSearch.com.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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