Oracle Database Administrator

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

📋 Description

• Provide systems database administration support services for DOE applications across Development, Sandbox, Test, Performance, Training, and Production environments.

• Administer Oracle Portal and core databases that support DOE applications.

• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, troubleshoot, and maintain Oracle Fusion Middleware products, including WebLogic Server, Oracle WebCenter, OID, and OAM.

• Design, implement, and offer guidance on Oracle SSO, OID, OAM, and UCM.

• Manage and optimize WebLogic domains, managed servers, clusters, and data sources.

• Utilize Oracle Enterprise Manager to monitor, alert, and automate proactive issue resolution for databases and middleware.

• Support data warehouse environments, focusing on database design, ETL performance, and storage and capacity planning.

• Assist in the administration of on-premises and cloud-hosted databases in OCI and Microsoft Azure.

• Suggest and implement database and middleware security policies, including SSL/TLS certificate management.

• Recommend and establish backup, recovery, redundancy, and disaster recovery strategies.

• Monitor databases for storage availability, performance bottlenecks, and overall health.

• Conduct performance analysis, capacity planning, system sizing, and ongoing maintenance independently.

• Perform database health assessments and prepare quality assurance and performance reviews with CBS and OCIO teams.

• Provide break/fix support, rectify production defects, implement stabilization changes, and address cybersecurity issues.

• Review Oracle's quarterly Critical Patch Updates and coordinate testing and implementation across different environments.

• Maintain system documentation, including baseline configurations, installations, upgrades, security measures, and event logs.

• Support annual Assessment & Authorization and ATO activities.

• Establish and uphold SOPs to ensure database security, integrity, and accuracy.

• Assist with internal and external data requests.

• Aid in the evaluation and adoption of Oracle AI Database 26ai features.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution, alongside 5 years of relevant experience; alternatively, 6–8 years of relevant experience is required without a degree.

• At least two-thirds of the experience should be as a DBA/middleware administrator supporting Oracle OID, OAM, and SSO in enterprise settings.

• Practical experience in administering Oracle WebLogic Server and Oracle Fusion Middleware.

• Strong knowledge of Oracle Database and its associated utilities and tools, including Oracle Enterprise Manager.

• Solid understanding of performance tuning and monitoring techniques.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Oracle backup and recovery scenarios.

• Good grasp of Oracle security management and data integrity concepts.

• Familiarity with load balancers, storage solutions, and cloud environments.

• Working knowledge of Windows Server and IIS.

• Experience in code migration, database change management, and data management throughout the development lifecycle.

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance, which necessitates U.S. citizenship.

• Preferred experience with Oracle Portal/WebCenter.

• Experience with Oracle Federal Financials and/or Oracle Hyperion environments is a plus.

• Familiarity with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), including Autonomous Database, Base Database Service, and Exadata Cloud.

• Experience with Microsoft Azure, particularly Oracle Database@Azure and Azure VM-hosted Oracle workloads.

• Background in data warehouse administration (Oracle DW, ADW, or similar).

• Exposure to Oracle AI Database 26ai, including AI Vector Search and other innovative features.

• Relevant certifications such as Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud Professional, OCI Architect, Oracle WebLogic Administrator, or Microsoft Azure Administrator/Database Administrator.

• Ability to analyze business and functional requirements and propose solutions across database, middleware, and cloud platforms.

• Experience in supporting a federal ATO/A&A process.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive and generous benefits package.

• Remote work flexibility.

• A culture of significance built on trust, collaboration, respect, and authentic relationships.

• Opportunities for idea sharing and career development.

• Recognized as a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work for seven consecutive years.