Senior Oracle DBA - Data Guard & FSFO Specialist
Listed on 2026-05-31
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IT/Tech
Data Engineer, Database Administrator
Annapolis Junction, United States | Posted on 05/08/2026
Administer and support Oracle 19c databases in a
Data Guard configuration (1 primary, 2 standbys)
Manage and maintain
Oracle Data Guard
using
Data Guard Broker
Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot
Fast-Start Failover (FSFO)including multiple observers across distributed environments
Perform
routine and emergency patching
(RU/CPU), including planning, testing, and post-patch validation
Monitor database health, performance, and availability using
Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
Execute and validate
switchover and fail-over operations
, including reinstatement of the primary database
Troubleshoot Data Guard issues such as transport/apply lag, archive gaps, and broker-related errors
Maintain backup and recovery processes using RMAN, including support for FRA and flashback features
Strong hands-on experience with Oracle 19c on Linux (non-RAC)
Proven expertise with Data Guard Broker and
FSFO in multi-standby environments
Solid experience with
Oracle patching and lifecycle management
Working knowledge of OEM for monitoring, alerting, and performance analysis
Experience with RMAN backup/recovery and Flashback Database
Proficiency in Linux administration and shell scripting
Experience supporting
multi-site observer configurations
Familiarity with performance tuning (AWR/ASH)
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Role - Sr. Oracle Database Administrator with 10+ years Oracle database administration experience supporting large scale or enterprise level database services.
10 + years’ experience administering to, and engineering solutions with Oracle’s database. Extensive experience with database design and modeling; as well as, the collection and interpretation of customer requirements relevant to database migration, troubleshooting, performance observation and tuning.
Significant
experience with the production and deployment of RAC, RMAN backup & recovery.
Experience with DB security, Data Guard and / or DB Vault, Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control, label security, and data migration.
BS in CS or related course of study, or equivalent years’ experience.
Must be an independent worker with strong communications skills.
Security + CE required.
Top Secret Clearance with LS Poly
Desired:
Currently holds or recently held SYS3 PRIVAC level.
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