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Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) SME

Huntsville, AL Top Secret Polygraph not specified Career Level not specified $160,000 - $180,000

Note:

This role would require relocating if not local to Huntsville, Alabama Job  
*** One Round Interview / faster offers!
*** Start 3-4 weeks
*** Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) SME – TS Cleared

Location:

Huntsville, AL (Redstone Arsenal – Onsite M–F, Core Hours) Clearance:
Active Top Secret Required

Employment Type:

W2 Consultant (Kforce) Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more

Overview:
We are seeking an Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) SME to support mission-critical federal systems within secure, highly regulated environments. This is a high-impact, hands-on role responsible for the full lifecycle administration, performance optimization, security hardening, and sustainment of large-scale Oracle database environments. Your work will directly support national security initiatives, operational readiness, and enterprise platform stability. You will operate in a 24x7 mission environment, ensuring high availability and reliability of critical systems while collaborating with cross-functional technical teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer, monitor, and sustain Oracle database environments (10g, 11g, 12c) across Linux and Windows platforms
• Perform database health checks, performance monitoring, and capacity planning
• Apply patches and updates (CPU/PSU) using OPatch, including validation activities
• Design and maintain backup and recovery strategies using RMAN (hot, cold, supplemental backups)
• Support high-availability and disaster recovery architectures, including RAC and Data Guard
• Execute database refreshes, clones, and migrations using Data Pump, SQL Loader, and scripting
• Tune database and SQL performance using AWR, ADDM, SQL Tuning Advisor, and OEM
• Implement and maintain database security, user roles, and access controls in compliance with DISA STIGs
• Troubleshoot Tier III / Tier IV database issues related to performance, replication, security, and integration
• Support application teams with database changes, releases, and runtime issue resolution
• Develop and maintain UNIX/Linux shell scripts for automation and monitoring
• Create and maintain SOPs, technical documentation, and disaster recovery runbooks
• Operate within ITSM and change management frameworks (e.g., Remedy, JIRA or equivalent)
• Support compliance requirements, security audits, and operational readiness reviews
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to remediate findings
• Provide support for 24x7 systems, including on-call or rotational coverage as required

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance
• 10+ years of experience as a Database Administrator in enterprise or federal environments
• Strong hands-on experience administering Oracle databases (10g–12c) in production environments
• Experience with performance tuning, backup/recovery, patching, and security hardening
• Proficiency in UNIX/Linux environments and shell scripting for automation
• Experience supporting systems in secure or regulated environments (DoD, DHS, or similar)
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills
• Experience supporting high-availability systems in mission-critical environments

Work Environment:

• Fully onsite at Redstone Arsenal (Huntsville, AL) Monday–Friday within standard core business hours (with on-call rotation as required)
• Secure facility with strict adherence to security protocols and compliance standards
• 24x7 mission environment supporting critical operational systems
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment working across engineering, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams

Why Join Kforce? As a W2 consultant with Kforce, you'll have access to a strong benefits package and ongoing support:
Aetna Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 401(k) retirement plan with options to invest Competitive weekly pay Paid time off (where applicable) Dedicated recruiter and care team support Opportunities to work on high-visibility, mission-driven programs