Pauwels Consulting
EN
Senior Oracle DBA
Brussels-Capital
Digital - Infrastructure
Bachelor
Work experience: 5-7
Reference number: 90443

Join an experienced ICT infrastructure public service team responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and security of enterprise database environments.

As a Senior Oracle Database Administrator, you’ll manage, optimize, and evolve mission-critical Oracle databases supporting complex applications and large-scale data processes.

This role is ideal for a database professional with deep Oracle expertise who enjoys problem-solving, precision, and maintaining high standards of reliability.

Your Role

  • You ensure the daily operation and monitoring of Oracle databases, including backups, performance, and availability.
  • You design, install, configure, and document new databases or major changes to existing ones.
  • You manage database security, user access, and compliance with internal IT policies.
  • You handle patching, migration, and troubleshooting for database environments (Oracle 12c, 18c, 19c).
  • You oversee backup management using RMAN and validate recovery processes.
  • You work with distributed Oracle environments (replication, log shipping, etc.).
  • You use Oracle Enterprise Manager and other DBA tools to monitor and optimize performance.
  • You collaborate closely with infrastructure and application teams to support production environments.

What are we looking for?

Must-Have Skills

  • 5+ years of proven, full-time experience as an Oracle Database Administrator (DBA).
  • Strong expertise with Oracle 12c, 18c, 19c databases.
  • Solid experience managing Oracle users, logins, access rights, and security.
  • Proven experience with RMAN backups, recovery strategies, and monitoring.
  • Hands-on experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager.
  • Familiarity with distributed Oracle environments (replication, log shipping, etc.).
  • Experience installing and migrating Oracle client and server software.
  • Proficiency in Oracle troubleshooting and using Oracle Support.
  • Language requirement: Dutch (C2) mandatory for collaboration and reporting; English (B2) for technical communication.

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Experience with SQL and PL/SQL development.
  • Knowledge of database tuning and SQL optimization.
  • Exposure to Oracle Spatial, Oracle Text, or Oracle Partitioning.
  • Experience managing PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server databases.
  • Basic knowledge of Linux and bash scripting.
  • Familiarity with central storage systems used with enterprise databases.

What do we offer?

Location: Brussels (hybrid)

Contract: Freelance or Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Duration: 6 months - end 30/05/2026

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