Job Overview: The Database Administrator (DBA) will provide Tier III support for Oracle Database components within a legacy Network Services Connections (NSC) framework, comprising four custom Java-developed systems: Systems/Network Approval Process, SIPRNet GIG Interconnection Approval Process, Ports, Protocols & Services Management – Unclassified, and Ports, Protocols & Services Management – Classified. This end-of-life system requires maintenance to ensure operational continuity without enhancements, upgrades, or code changes until its replacement within 1-2 years. The DBA will focus on database troubleshooting, maintenance, security patching, and supporting potential network transitions (IPv6, SNMPv3), while collaborating with project leads and adhering to security compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Diagnose and resolve Oracle Database outages or disruptions in production and lab environments.
Update trouble tickets within 24 hours (acknowledgment) and 48 hours (milestones) with database issue details.
Estimate fix scope, time, and cost, coordinating with leads for approvals on high-risk changes or additional costs.
Perform routine maintenance on Oracle Database systems, including managing certificates, purging logs, minor configurations, and health checks.
Submit a draft Database Maintenance Plan (30 days post-award) and final plan (45 days post-award).
Apply patches and STIGs to Oracle Database systems in production and lab environments, ensuring compliance for OS and COTS applications.
Verify database responses to security scans and troubleshoot issues.
Provide STIG and scan data for accreditation, primarily from the lab environment.
Consult leads if patches/STIGs disrupt systems or incur costs, proposing alternatives.
Support configuration, troubleshooting, and testing of Oracle Database systems for potential IPv6 or dual-stack transitions.
Assist with database configuration and testing for SNMPv3 transitions.
Manage privileged access to production and lab database systems.
Coordinate with project leads and attend meetings.
Deliver quarterly plans, test reports, and change forms; submit monthly activity reports with database tickets.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience:
5+ years in Oracle Database administration with Java-based systems.
Expertise in database patching, STIG compliance, and secure environments.
Familiarity with network transitions (IPv6, SNMPv3) affecting databases.
Skills:
Troubleshooting, backup/recovery, and database optimization.
Knowledge of database security and compliance.
Strong documentation and communication skills.
Clearance: Active Top Secret with access to specified systems.
Certifications (Preferred): Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), CompTIA Security+.
Work Environment:
Support high-side (Top Secret/Secret) and low-side systems with sensitive database information.
Collaborate with Tier II/IV contractors and leads.
Privileged access to production and lab database systems.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Fort Meade, MD
Skills
Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
CompTIA Security+unmatched
Computer Scienceunmatched
Consultingunmatched
Data Recoveryunmatched
Database Administrationunmatched
Database Optimizationunmatched
Database Technologyunmatched
Digital Certificatesunmatched
Documentationunmatched
IPv6unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
Javaunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Network Connectivityunmatched
Network Supportunmatched
Operating Systemsunmatched
Oracleunmatched
Oracle Applicationsunmatched
Oracle DBA (Database Administrator)unmatched
Oracle Databaseunmatched
Production Systemsunmatched
Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
Riskunmatched
Security Complianceunmatched
Security Patchesunmatched
Software Patchesunmatched
Systems Maintenanceunmatched
Testingunmatched
Top Secret Clearanceunmatched
Trouble Ticketsunmatched
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