Application Database Administrator – Secret

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Oversee, optimize, modernize, and sustain Oracle and SQL Server databases across hybrid on-premises and cloud settings.

• Manage Oracle 19c/12c, PL/SQL, and SQL Server databases, including schemas, configurations, and security measures.

• Conduct performance optimization, troubleshoot issues, and support high-availability workloads.

• Develop and verify backup and recovery plans utilizing Oracle RMAN, Data Guard, SQL Server backup/restore, and HA/DR setups.

• Assist with database refactoring, patching, upgrades, and migrations from on-premises Oracle/SQL Server environments and managed SQL Server virtual machines.

• Collaborate with ETL, reporting, and data quality teams to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data flows.

• Monitor, log, automate, and secure database operations in accordance with DoD cybersecurity protocols.

• Provide support for batch processes, integrations, and application components interacting with multi-platform database systems.

• Contribute to modernization efforts involving schema optimization, stored procedure refactoring, query enhancement, and data movement.

• Support the Defense Logistics Agency within the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment.

⛳️ Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance.

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Application DBA in a large enterprise environment.

• Familiarity with DoD 8140 cybersecurity compliance and best practices in secure database administration.

• Strong practical experience with Oracle 19c/12c, including SQL/PL SQL development, performance tuning, troubleshooting, ASM, RMAN, Data Guard, AWR reporting, and OEM/cloud monitoring.

• Practical experience with SQL Server administration, covering T-SQL development, indexing and query tuning, job management, troubleshooting, and performance enhancement.

• Knowledge of infrastructure components that support Oracle and SQL Server workloads, such as VMs, networking, storage, and identity management.

• Experience in supporting modernization efforts, schema optimization, stored procedures, query enhancement, and data movement across Oracle and SQL Server environments.

• Familiarity with automation and DevOps tools like Azure DevOps, PowerShell, Bash, or Python.

• Understanding of cloud security principles, including identity and access management, encryption, and access control.

• IA Level: IATII.

• Computing Environment: OCA18 or a relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for growth and development.

• Recognized as a Great Place to Work certified company.

• Reasonable accommodations available for applicants or employees with disabilities.

• Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action protections.