Senior Oracle DBA

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Senior Oracle DBA to provide expert-level database administration support across enterprise Oracle environments. This position will be located in Washington, D.C. and will be a remote position. Responsibilities The Senior Oracle DBA provides expert-level database administration support across enterprise Oracle environments. This role ensures optimal performance, availability, security, and reliability of mission‑critical Oracle systems.

The Senior Oracle DBA will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) across Oracle technologies and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities Architect, install, configure, and maintain Oracle databases, including Oracle Grid Infrastructure, Oracle RAC, ASM, and standalone Oracle instances.

Implement and manage Oracle RMAN backup and recovery strategies.

Develop and optimize PL/SQL packages, procedures, triggers, and functions.

Oversee HA/DR environments such as Oracle Data Guard and other replication technologies.

Perform database migrations, upgrades, patching cycles, and performance tuning.

Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex database issues across production and non-production environments.

Participate in capacity planning, data modeling, and application support to ensure optimal integration.

Ensure security compliance, access control, auditing, and configuration hardening.

Collaborate across development, infrastructure, and operations teams; provide mentorship to junior DBAs.Prepare and deliver technical documentation, operational runbooks, and status reports.

Qualifications Bachelor's with 8 years in Oracle DBA experience in enterprise environments. (or commensurate experience)
Required Skills and Experience Expertise across SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle RMAN, Oracle Grid, Oracle RAC, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and MS Access.

Proven ability to design, deploy, and maintain standalone and clustered Oracle systems.

Strong experience with scripting:
Bash, Power Shell, SQL scripting.

Demonstrated success implementing HA and DR capabilities.

Effective communicator able to work independently and collaboratively.

Clearance Required:

Must be able to attain and maintain a GPO Public Trust Preferred Certifications Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
Oracle Certified Master (OCM)
Posted Salary RangeUSD $ - USD $ /Yr.