Oracle Database Administrator, DBA

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

📋 Description

• Install, configure, patch, and upgrade Oracle databases (19c and later) in development, test, and production environments.

• Plan and carry out migrations of Oracle databases from on-premise data centers to cloud environments.

• Develop migration runbooks, cutover plans, and post-migration validation processes.

• Optimize database and SQL performance utilizing AWR, ASH, execution plans, indexing, and memory and storage configurations.

• Design and manage backup, recovery, and high availability solutions using RMAN, Data Guard, and RAC.

• Regularly test disaster recovery procedures.

• Secure databases following NIST SP 800-53 controls and DISA STIGs.

• Oversee database accounts and roles, auditing, and encryption utilizing TDE.

• Monitor database health using Oracle Enterprise Manager and cloud monitoring tools.

• Address incidents and lead root cause analysis efforts.

• Automate routine administration tasks with Bash, Python, and PL/SQL scripts.

• Assist application teams with schema modifications, releases, and data corrections through change control processes.

• Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and contributions to system security plans.

• Collaborate with platform engineers, application teams, and cybersecurity personnel during CBP's cloud migration.

⛳️ Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a CBP Public Trust background investigation.

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in Oracle database administration supporting production systems.

• Hands-on proficiency with Oracle 19c, RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, and ASM.

• Demonstrated experience in performance tuning, including SQL tuning and AWR/ASH analysis.

• Experience with migrating Oracle databases across environments, including cloud transitions.

• Familiarity with Linux/Unix administration and shell scripting.

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred; equivalent experience may substitute for a degree.

• Availability to work remotely during East Coast hours and travel approximately once per quarter.

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) certification is desirable.

• AWS certification is a plus.

• Experience with Amazon RDS for Oracle, Oracle on Amazon EC2, AWS Database Migration Service, or Oracle GoldenGate is preferred.

• Experience with PostgreSQL or migrating workloads from Oracle to open-source databases is advantageous.

• Background in supporting DHS or CBP systems, or other federal agencies under an ATO is preferred.

• A current DHS Public Trust is desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work arrangement aligned with East Coast working hours.

• Travel required approximately once per quarter.

• Immediate start following a favorable suitability determination and customer onboarding.

• Opportunity to contribute to a four-year U.S. Customs and Border Protection cloud migration initiative.

• Work with cloud infrastructure that encompasses AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

• Support from a company recognized as an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner.