Oracle Database Administrator – DBA

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Administer and provide support for Oracle databases within production enterprise environments.

• Provision, configure, and maintain Oracle database setups.

• Execute activities related to database backup, recovery, and restoration.

• Assist with Oracle RMAN backup and recovery operations.

• Support Oracle Grid as well as High Availability/Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) environments.

• Plan and carry out database maintenance and patching tasks.

• Monitor the availability, capacity, performance, and overall health of the database systems.

• Troubleshoot database incidents and determine root causes.

• Perform performance tuning for databases and SQL leveraging system metrics.

• Implement and test database failover and disaster recovery strategies.

• Create scripts and automation processes to enhance routine DBA tasks.

• Ensure database security, encryption, auditing, and access controls are maintained.

• Address ServiceNow incidents, requests, and Requests for Change (RFCs).

• Assist with SQL/Oracle database development and application integration efforts.

• Collaborate with senior DBAs, infrastructure teams, application teams, and customer personnel.

• Maintain technical documentation and contribute to weekly activity reports.

• Participate in scheduled after-hours database maintenance tasks as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in database administration.

• Practical experience with Oracle database administration.

• Familiarity with Oracle Database.

• Proficient in Oracle RMAN.

• Knowledge of Oracle Grid.

• Experience with PL/SQL.

• Background in backup and recovery processes.

• Experience with database patching.

• Skills in performance tuning.

• Proficient in monitoring and alerting mechanisms.

• Experience with High Availability/Disaster Recovery (HA/DR).

• Understanding of database security measures.

• Experience in scripting and automation.

• Proven troubleshooting and analytical abilities.

• Capability to work independently as well as collaboratively within technical teams.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Oracle professional certification is desirable.

• Prior experience in federal government IT is preferred.

• Familiarity with OCI/cloud database platforms is a plus.

• Experience with ServiceNow is beneficial.

• Experience with SolarWinds and/or Idera is preferred.

• Exposure to SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and MS Access is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage.

• Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, and Long-term Disability options.

• SIMPLE IRA with Company Match.

• Observance of Federal Holidays.

• Vacation and Sick Leave benefits.

• $500 Referral Bonus.