Senior Database Administrator

• Responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of Oracle database systems to ensure high performance, security, and availability.
• Design and implement database schemas, monitor database health, and perform routine backups and recovery operations.
• Troubleshoot database-related issues, manage user access and permissions, and optimize queries.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry standards while staying current on updates, patches, and advancements in Oracle technologies.
• Provide technical support for incident response, service degradations, outages, and other service interruptions.
• Investigate hardware and software problems related to the database-hosting infrastructure and perform corrective actions.
• Architect and design Oracle databases and associated infrastructure in clustered, stand‑alone, and/or appliance-hosted configurations which fulfill mission requirements.
• Implement robust backup, restoration, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Monitor, fine‑tune, and optimize database performance for minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with application development teams to design and optimize Oracle databases.
• Spearhead scalability and high availability efforts for Azure SQL, Synapse Analytics, and other cloud‑based databases.

• Must have an active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Possesses a B.S. in a related field and 10+ years of database administration experience including experience with Oracle databases.
• ITIL v4 Certification
• Oracle Database Administration (12c-21c):
  Installation, configuration, patching, and troubleshooting.
• A strong understanding of data and databases, Python, the ability to translate customer requirements, collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Multitenant:
  Installation, configuration, patching, troubleshooting.
• RMAN:
  Backup and recovery and recovery catalog management.
• Automation & scripting:
  Shell (Bash), Ansible, and/or Perl.
• Oracle Data Guard:
  Physical/logical standby implementation and failover/failback procedures.
• Monitoring:
  Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) management, patching, and configuration.
• Security & Compliance: TDE, auditing, and STIGs.
• Oracle Apex:
  Installation, configuration, patching, and security.
• ORDS:
  Installation, configuration, and patching.
• OS:
  Linux navigation, vi, awk, sed, sudo/ksu, cron, top, sar, and parameter configurations for Oracle implementations.

Demonstrates extensive expertise in Oracle Database Administration, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting across multiple versions. Proficient in implementing robust backup and recovery strategies, ensuring high performance, security, and compliance with industry standards.

• Database Installation
• Database Configuration
• Database Troubleshooting
• Backup and Recovery (RMAN)
• Database Performance Optimization
• Multitenant Database Management
• Oracle Apex Installation
• ORDS Configuration
• Linux Navigation
• Monitoring (Oracle Enterprise Manager)

• Strong Oral Communication
• Strong Written Communication

• ITIL v4 Certification

• Oracle Enterprise Manager
• Ansible
• Python
• Oracle Data Guard
• Oracle Apex
• ORDS