Sr. Oracle Database Administrator

Job Description Quevera is seeking a Sr. Oracle Database Administrator to join our team. At Quevera, we don’t just offer jobs—we provide opportunities to be part of a dynamic, forward‑thinking community that fosters innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. You’ll work with industry experts, take on exciting challenges, and have the creative freedom to build cutting‑edge solutions, all while advancing your career in a space that truly values your skills and ideas.

Security Clearance Requirement Must have a current TS/SCI Polygraph clearance to apply for the role. Only those with a current TS/SCI with Poly clearance will be considered.

Work Location Oracle SCIF located at NBP 306, or contractor facility in Columbia, Maryland. One day per week at Customer location at FANX 3.

Duty hours TBD based on needs.

• Administer and support Oracle 19c databases in a Data Guard configuration (1 primary, 2 standbys)
• Manage and maintain Oracle Data Guard using Data Guard Broker
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Fast‑Start Failover (FSFO) including multiple observers across distributed environments
• Perform routine and emergency patching (RU/CPU), including planning, testing, and post‑patch validation
• Monitor database health, performance, and availability using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
• Execute and validate switchover and failover operations, including reinstatement of the primary database
• Troubleshoot Data Guard issues such as transport/apply lag, archive gaps, and broker‑related errors
• Maintain backup and recovery processes using RMAN, including support for FRA and flashback features
• Strong hands‑on experience with Oracle 19c on Linux (non‑RAC)
• Proven expertise with Data Guard Broker and FSFO in multi‑standby environments
• Solid experience with Oracle patching and lifecycle management
• Working knowledge of OEM for monitoring, alerting, and performance analysis
• Experience with RMAN backup/recovery and Flashback Database
• Proficiency in Linux administration and shell scripting
• Experience supporting multi‑site observer configurations
  
  Familiarity with performance tuning (AWR/ASH)

Required Qualifications: 10+ years Oracle database administration experience supporting large‑scale or enterprise‑level database services.

• 10+ years of experience administering to, and engineering solutions with Oracle’s database. Extensive experience with database design and modeling; as well as the collection and interpretation of customer requirements relevant to database migration, troubleshooting, performance observation and tuning.
• Significant experience with the production and deployment of RAC, RMAN backup & recovery.
• Experience with DB security, Data Guard and/or DB Vault, Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control, label security, and data migration.
• BS in CS or related course of study, or equivalent years’ experience.
• Must be an independent worker with strong communications skills.
• Security + CE required.

Desired: Currently holds or recently held SYS3 PRIVAC level.

Award‑Winning Culture Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.

• 100% employer‑paid medical coverage (optional plan)
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
• Career advancement through our structured IQWay Program
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Additional 4% profit‑sharing contribution

At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem‑solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission‑critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.