1st Financial Bank USA

****This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret)****

***Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required***

Description

The Oracle Database Administrator supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will possess a Secret clearance and IAT Level 2 certification, along with strong experience in database administration and security. This role will involve managing and optimizing database systems, ensuring their performance, availability, and security in accordance with organizational requirements and government standards. The candidate will:

• Design, implement, and maintain Oracle, DB2, Cassandra and MongoDB database systems.
• WebLogic expertise (deploying, upgrading, patching troubleshooting Oracle WebLogic)
• Ensure the performance, availability, and security of database environments.
• Manage database installation, configuration, and upgrades.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues proactively.
• Implement and enforce database security policies and procedures.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries and database performance.
• Plan and execute backup and recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align database systems with business needs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior database administrators.

Skills

Database administrator, Oracle, weblogic, mongodb, Sql, Oracle database

Top Skills Details

1. Minimum of 9 years of experience as a Database Administrator, with expertise in Oracle, DB2 Cassandra and MongoDB.

2. Must have 3 years of experience in management or leadership roles

3. Must have experience with WebLogic

Must have an active Secret clearance

Must have, or obtain within 60 days of start, a DoD IAT Level II certification (Security +)

Must have, or obtain within 90 days of start, an Oracle, DB2 Cassandra or MongoDB certification

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 16 years of general

experience; Associate’s degree and 14 years of general experience; Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of general

experience; Master’s degree and 10 years of general experience

• Minimum of 9 years of experience as a Database Administrator, with expertise in Oracle, DB2 Cassandra and MongoDB.
• Must have 3 years of experience in management or leadership roles
• Must have experience with WebLogic
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher.
• Must have, or obtain within 60 days of start, a DoD IAT Level II certification (Security +)
• Must have, or obtain within 90 days of start, an Oracle, DB2 Cassandra or MongoDB certification

Desired Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of SQL and database performance tuning.
• Experience with database security concepts and government standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $59.00 - $71.00

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs,CO.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Feb 7, 2025.

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.