Oracle DBA Security Clearance

Position: Oracle DBA with Security Clearance
Title:

Oracle DBA

Location:

Washington DC - Hybrid at the Pentagon (2 days a week onsite)

Contract:

6 month contract to fulltime perm conversion
Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 / hourly rate on contract (based on experience)
Salary conversion after 6 months
Clearance:
Candidates must be US citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment Seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to join our on a program supporting the Department of Defense financial management processes and systems. In this role, you will support database activities in maintaining multiple Oracle and Postgres databases across multiple environments, both unclassified and classified.

You will support CaaS, Dev Ops, Zero Trust, and custom software development and implementation eff orts. You will play a key role in supporting a new data tagging eff ort. You will be part of a team where complex problem solving and communication skills are critical to success. You will get to contribute immediately in a dynamic, fast-paced, high visibility environment.

This position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and experience interfacing directly with senior government staff. Work location is hybrid with support at client site at least 2 days a week and with remote work when not onsite at our client location in the Washington DC commute area.

Qualifications:

Required:

Candidates must be US citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience
4+ years experience administering Oracle databases
4+ years SDLC experience including system requirements definition, and/or development, and/or testing, and/or training
2+ years experience administering Oracle Web Logic/Fusion Middleware
Familiarity with Postgre

SQL databases
Familiarity with Cloud database instances
8570 IAT Level II certification required (i.e. Security+ CE)
Direct functional experience with DoD Business systems Desired:
Experience administering DoD financial databases

Experience with Dev Ops platform (i.e., Azure Dev Ops, Git Lab, Atlassian Suite, Digital.ai)

Experience with Qlik Sense business analytics tools (i.e. Qlik, Tableau, Power

BI) Responsibilities:
Support day to day Oracle and Postgre

SQL DBA support activities as well as support to special projects including application rehosting migrations.
Assist in managing and maintain multiple Oracle and Postgre

SQL database instances.
Perform installation and upgrade of applications, databases, and tools including patching of technology stack and databases
Perform patching tasks for keeping all environments current with vendor patches
Apply database and application performance tuning techniques for keeping all environments at optimal performance
Support and maintain backup and recovery activities and processes utilizing Oracle RMAN (Recovery Manager).
Recommend improvements to processes and procedures to increase productivity, reduce maintenance cycles, and improve quality delivery.
Provide on-call support to production environments when required, including some weekend support
Support and maintain password resets for server and database accounts
Work cooperatively with functional and technical staff, to meet timelines and deliverables Apex Benefits Overview:
Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a…