Senior Database Administrator; Sr. DBA

The Senior Database Analyst (Sr. DBA) is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the OCIO enterprise database environments. This role ensures the reliability, security, and performance of mission‑critical database systems and supports both on‑premises and cloud‑based platforms. The ideal candidate has strong technical depth, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a proactive mindset toward data security and system resilience.

• Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server and Oracle database environments.
• Develop and implement robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Monitor database performance; identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Ensure security best practices are applied, including cyber protocols, patching, and access controls.
• Collaborate with system administrators, developers, and security teams to support application and infrastructure initiatives.
• Perform database migration, upgrades, and patching in a controlled and documented manner.
• Support cloud‑based database deployments, with familiarity in OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure), Microsoft Azure, and Amazon AWS considered a strong plus.
• Create and maintain database documentation, standards, and operating procedures.
• Participate in on‑call rotation for critical database support.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior DBAs or technical staff.
• Serve as a team lead on projects or tasks as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience:
  
  7+ years of related experience.
• Technical skills:
  • Proven expertise in database backup/recovery strategies and tools (RMAN, Data Pump, SQL Server backup/restore, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of database security, auditing, encryption, and cyber protocols.
  • Hands‑on experience with performance tuning, indexing strategies, query optimization, and storage configuration.
  • Solid understanding of high availability and disaster recovery solutions (Always On, Data Guard, clustering, replication).
  • Experience with scripting (Power Shell, Bash, Python or similar).
  • Experience working with OCI and Azure cloud database services.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Dev Ops practices, or Infrastructure as Code.
  • Experience with automation tools and monitoring platforms.
• Role requirements:
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
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• Support:
  An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.
• Rewards:
  Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off.
• Flexibility:
  Full‑flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.
• Community:
  Award‑winning culture of innovation and a military‑friendly workplace.