Senior Oracle Database Administrator

Senior Oracle Database Administrator

Job ID: 2619028

Location: Arlington, VA, United States

Date Posted: Nov 11, 2026

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Database Admin

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to support mission-critical Oracle database environments. This role is responsible for database installation, upgrades, patching, backup and recovery, performance monitoring, security, and high-availability solutions. The ideal candidate has strong Oracle operational experience and can effectively support production systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Oracle databases.
• Manage backup and recovery processes using RMAN.
• Support Oracle Data Guard environments.
• Monitor and troubleshoot database performance issues using AWR, ASH, ADDM, and OEM.
• Implement database security, auditing, and encryption solutions.
• Perform database patching, migrations, cloning, and refresh activities.
• Participate in production support and incident response.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• DoD Secret Clearance
• 5+ years of Oracle DBA experience.
• Experience administering Oracle 12c, 19c, or newer versions.
• Strong experience with RMAN backup and recovery.
• Strong experience with Oracle Grid Infrastructure for Oracle Restart
• Experience with Oracle Partitioning and Oracle Data Guard.
• Experience applying Oracle patches and upgrades.
• Strong SQL and database troubleshooting skills.
• Experience supporting Linux-based environments.
• Knowledge of Oracle performance tuning tools including AWR and ASH.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Container-based PostgreSQL administration
• Experience with MariaDB administration
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with AWS-hosted database environments.
• Shell scripting automation experience.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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