Join Our Government Client
We are seeking an experienced Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to support a government client in managing and maintaining enterprise Oracle database environments. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, availability, and performance of mission-critical Oracle database systems while supporting high-availability and disaster recovery operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer, configure, and maintain Oracle RAC 19c databases on Oracle Exadata.
- Manage Oracle Data Guard disaster recovery environments.
- Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system efficiency.
- Install, upgrade, patch, and maintain Oracle Database and Oracle Grid Infrastructure.
- Implement Oracle quarterly security patches and updates in coordination with Oracle Professional Services.
- Support Oracle Key Vault encryption across all database environments.
- Administer Oracle ASM clustered environments.
- Perform database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery testing using Veeam.
- Maintain Oracle Linux database environments and support security compliance.
- Configure and monitor scheduled Oracle batch jobs and system alerts.
- Respond to production incidents, Service Desk tickets, and database outages.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, security, and development teams.
- Maintain database inventory, documentation, and change management records.
- Provide after-hours and weekend support when required.
Required Qualifications
- 8–10 years of experience as a Senior Oracle Database Administrator.
- Extensive experience managing Oracle RAC 19c environments.
- Strong experience with Oracle Exadata and Oracle Data Guard.
- Experience administering Oracle Linux environments.
- Experience with Oracle ASM.
- Strong database performance tuning and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience implementing Oracle quarterly patches and security updates.
- Experience with Oracle Grid Infrastructure upgrades.
- Hands-on experience with Oracle Key Vault.
- Experience performing database backup and recovery using Veeam.
- Knowledge of networking protocols including TCP/IP, SSL, SSH, and SFTP.
- Experience with Shell Scripting, Perl, and Python.
- Strong understanding of Change Management and Disaster Recovery processes.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience migrating Oracle databases to AWS, Azure, or Oracle Cloud.
- Experience supporting Oracle WebLogic environments.
- Previous experience supporting large-scale enterprise or government Oracle environments.
Work Schedule
- Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
- Monday through Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- 35-hour work week
If you have extensive Oracle Database Administration experience and are interested in supporting a mission-critical government environment, we encourage you to apply today.
Please submit your updated resume highlighting your Oracle RAC, Exadata, Oracle Data Guard, Oracle Linux, Oracle ASM, and database administration experience.