Senior Oracle & NoSQL Database Administrator
12+ month contract
Fort Mills, SC (Hybrid)
Overview
Senior Database Administrator with deep expertise in Oracle and NoSQL platforms, responsible for the secure design, administration, and operational integrity of enterprise database environments. Proven experience in database security controls, privileged access management (PAM), identity and access management (IAM), and audit remediation, supporting highly regulated environments. Strong partner to Security, Risk, and Audit teams to ensure alignment with compliance frameworks and internal control requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain secure, highly available Oracle (e.g., 11g-19c) and NoSQL platforms (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, or similar) supporting mission critical applications.
- Administer and govern privileged access across Oracle and NoSQL systems, including DBAs, application service accounts, and direct user permissions.
- Enforce least privilege access models, including:
o Oracle roles, profiles, and system privileges
o NoSQL authentication/authorization controls (role based and attribute based access)
- Implement and maintain database security frameworks aligned to IAM and PAM controls, including:
o Centralized authentication integrations where applicable
o Credential management and password policies
o Privileged session monitoring
- Conduct manual access certifications for users with direct database access outside of centralized identity/group management.
- Lead and support database security and compliance audits, including:
o User access and entitlement reviews
o Privileged activity monitoring
o Sensitive data access validation
- Partner with Internal Audit, External Audit, and Security teams to:
o Provide audit evidence and control documentation
o Remediate audit findings related to access control, segregation of duties, and privilege misuse
- Develop and maintain database auditing and logging strategies, including:
o Oracle auditing (Unified Auditing, Fine Grained Auditing)
o NoSQL audit logging and monitoring mechanisms
- Establish and enforce data protection and privacy controls, including encryption (TDE, in transit encryption) and masking where applicable.
- Design and maintain backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery strategies for both Oracle and NoSQL platforms.
- Monitor database health, performance, and storage utilization while maintaining secure configurations.
- Implement and support change management and release processes aligned with ITIL and audit requirements.
- Maintain detailed, audit ready documentation for:
o Access controls
o Security configurations
o Operational procedures and remediation actions
- Drove remediation of audit findings related to excessive privileges, orphaned accounts, and lack of access governance in Oracle and NoSQL environments.
- Designed and executed manual certification processes for privileged users without IAM group enforcement.
- Produced defensible audit evidence for SOX, internal controls, and regulatory assessments.
- Strengthened database security posture through:
o Standardized access review processes
o Implementation of least privilege access models
o Improved audit logging and traceability
- Acted as SME for database controls during audits and risk assessments.
Technical Skills & Controls Expertise
- Oracle Database: 11g, 12c, 18c, 19c (RAC, Data Guard, RMAN)
- NoSQL Platforms: MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, or similar
- Database security controls, auditing, and compliance frameworks
- PAM / IAM integration concepts and privileged access governance
- Role based access control (RBAC) and entitlement management
- Oracle security features:
o Unified Auditing
o Fine Grained Access Control (FGAC)
o Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
o Role based authorization
o Encryption and authentication mechanisms
- Backup, restore, replication, and high availability architectures
- Performance tuning and monitoring tools (OEM, Cloud monitoring tools, etc.)
- ITIL-based change, incident, and problem management
- Strong audit ready documentation and evidence management
- Ability to translate technical database risks into audit and compliance language
- Proven collaboration with Security, Risk, and Governance stakeholders
- Experience operating in regulated environments (financial services preferred)
Estimated Min Rate: $56.00
Estimated Max Rate: $80.00
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
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