NOTE: This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance. PLEASE APPLY ONLY IF YOU MEET THIS REQUIREMENT.
Job Description
As an Oracle Database Administrator, you will perform administration duties for server systems, deploy software updates and assist with installation and system recovery as needed, support system documentation and accreditation activities, manage Oracle database system backups, and configure Oracle database systems to ensure optimal performance.
What you’ll be doing...
The Database Administrator's primary responsibility will be to provide database server administration support for an operational commercial software system that uses an Oracle database for its primary data management capability. Documentation of system processes and product vendor assistance will be provided for installation of software upgrades, bug fixes, and specialized system tuning. The candidate may perform some limited SQL query development to support special requests from system users and may perform limited modifications to system functionality.
Specific tasks include...
- Install, maintain and troubleshoot Oracle databases
- Perform database upgrades and patching
- Demonstrated operations experience with Linux based platform to include installation, administration, and troubleshooting in support of Oracle databases.
- Monitor and troubleshoot Oracle Database Performance and provide support for database related issues.
- Periodically perform backup/recovery to validate the backup/recover procedures.
- Experience with container database and pluggable database desired.
- Hands on experience with Oracle RAC desired.
What we’re looking for...
- An active (currently in use) – TS/SCI
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Security or equivalent education and/or work experience.
- 5+ years demonstrated experience in Oracle RDBMS, RMAN, and administration. Duties include design, installation, upgrades, patching, system maintenance, backup/restore operations, resolving communication issues, scripting, etc.
- Linux operating system installation, upgrades and troubleshooting.
- Updating device firmware or vendor supplied appliance software.
- Remediating security vulnerabilities or applying security controls to any hardware or software platform. Experience with STIGS and FIPS.
- Skilled in SQL, PL/SQL, Linux shell scripting.
- Experience interacting with Oracle Support.
- Works independently within a team, provides general direction to customers and fellow team members.
- Accountable for quality, completeness, and on-time delivery of own work products.
- Research new technology and develops business cases to support product-wide database solutions.
*Certifications:
- Oracle Certifications, such as OCA, OCP, OC
- Systems Certifications such as Security+ CE or Linux
Equal Employment Opportunity
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Oracle Database: 5 years (Preferred)
Security clearance:
- Top Secret with SCI (Required)
Work Location: Remote with occasional on-site support
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Oracle Database: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Oracle certification (Preferred)
Security clearance:
Ability to Relocate:
- Washington, DC 20528: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
