Non-Employee Data Engineer

Position: Senior Oracle Database Administrator (Technical Leader) Location:Riverwoods, IL Expected hours: 40 hours per week Schedule: Hybrid Overview We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator with proven leadership skills to drive enterprise-level database strategy, performance, and security. This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to mentor and influence across teams. Technical Skills • Oracle Expertise: • Expert-level Oracle Database Administration and enterprise DBA leadership • Advanced experience with RAC, DataGuard, GoldenGate, and performance tuning • Database Operations: • Design and execution of large-scale backup, recovery, patching, and upgrade strategies • Deep knowledge of performance optimization, database architecture, and high-volume workloads • Tools & Automation: • Strategic use of OEM, automation, monitoring, compliance, and operational efficiency • Security & Compliance: • Expertise in security, audit, risk management, and regulatory frameworks (SOX, PCI) • Cloud & Migration: • Experience with AWS services, AWS RDS, cloud migrations, and decommission planning Soft Skills • Leadership & Communication: • Technical leader and advisor across database management, infrastructure, and security domains • Ability to influence database architecture and operational strategy • Mentorship: • Mentors and upskills DBA team members • Incident Management: • Acts as escalation point for high-severity incidents, risks, and vulnerabilities • Process Improvement: • Implements standardization, best practices, and continuous improvement across DBA operations • Risk Awareness: • Strong alignment with organizational change control frameworks and risk mitigation strategies