Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things. • This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience • Overview:  We are seeking a Senior Oracle DBA who will support our client. This role will focus on database administration and performance optimization, contributing to mission-critical initiatives aimed at improving state-level IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database environments, with a focus on ensuring data integrity, availability, and security. This is a great opportunity to work on impactful projects that help modernize government systems and services. Duties: Responsible for database management and support. Maintenance, enhancement, designing of databases, physical database models, and performance tuning. Performing short and long-range planning needs for databases, focusing on performance and sizing characteristics to determine upcoming storage, CPU memory, and network needs. Perform regular database backups and restores if required. Work with the team to evaluate whether proposed database components meet non-functional requirements. Provide technical and architectural DBA support for IES Program utilizing ITIL-compliant methodologies for the development and delivery of IES Platforms services and solutions. Create and maintain documentation for all major installations and implementations. Explore, actively support and work on new technology initiatives that may be of interest to the organization. Actively participate in troubleshooting any technical issues that the program may have. Other duties as assigned. Mandatory Qualifications: 7+ years of experience working on complex projects with 2 or more years in a leadership role as a Specialist. 7+ years of experience administering and supporting Databases. Experience must include working with the installation of database software, applying Patch Set Updates, and working with disk storage. 2+ years of experience in the installation, administration, and supporting Oracle Databases version 12c or later. Experience must include working with the installation of 12c or later Oracle software and applying Patch Set Updates. 5+ years of experience in Oracle database administration. Experience must include working with the installation of oracle database software, applying patches and working with ASM disk storage. Experience in implementing replication, backup and recovery strategies relative to Application RTO and RPO objectives. Experience in Database Performance Tuning – Database , memory structures and SQL Queries. Experience in enforcing standards for database security and configuration for all production databases and for non-production databases that may contain PHI or other sensitive data protected under HIPAA, Sarbanes Oxley, or other state or federal regulatory requirements. Experience with Microsoft SQL Server database administration. Experience in implementing Database High Availability solutions and configuring client connectivity. Experience working with different databases structures for OLTP, OLAP & high-volume transaction systems. Experience working in New York State or New York City government. Desirable Qualifications: Experience with Health & Human services applications. Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  AI-Assisted Resume Evaluation Notice Cloud and Things – Talent Management Notice to Candidates Cloud and Things utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist our recruiting team in evaluating candidate applications for streamlining; consistency, efficiency, and thoroughness. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by our human recruiting professionals. How AI Is Used Our AI tools assist by: Analyzing resumes against job requirements Supporting our recruiters in candidate data evaluation Ensuring consistent review standards across all applications Important: AI serves as a support tool only. As noted above, all candidate selection and hiring decisions are made by experienced human recruiters. 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You may opt out only by choosing not to submit your resume for consideration. Job Type: Contract Pay: $140,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year Experience: administering and supporting databases: 7 years (Required) working on complex projects: 7 years (Required) instillation, administration, and support of Oracle DB 12c: 2 years (Required) Oracle Database Administration: 5 years (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Albany, NY 12202