We have partnered with our client in the search for an Oracle Database Administrator.

Work Location: Remote in the following states only: AK, AR, AZ, CO, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MD, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI & WY

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, develop, and maintain Oracle databases in development, Quality Assurance, and production environments.
• Write database code, stored procedures, scripts, and triggers for standalone use or use by application programs.
• Oversee the stabilization and performance optimization of production databases.
• Provide cost, design, and work estimates.
• Monitor access time, perform validation checks, and use other methods to monitor and analyze database performance.
• Perform security-related functions including remediation of vulnerabilities.
• Develop and apply procedures relating to database and application security.
• Develop and apply procedures for periodic database backup.
• Serve as the point of contact with technical peers for the resolution of infrastructure-related issues.
• Perform analysis, feasibility studies, and vendor comparisons leading to the acquisition of database-related products.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, privacy, and DIACAP policies.
• Provide technical guidance for applications programming to support all aspects of database systems.
• Create databases, tablespaces, tables, indexes, triggers, procedures, and other objects.
• Define the content and structure of the database schema and advise users on techniques for extracting data.
• Consult with development groups concerning the impact new applications will have on the database.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date database system documentation.
• Assure the accurate preparation of database reorganization and restructuring schedules.
• Support all phases of testing, correct errors, and make necessary database modifications.
• Apply patches and application upgrades.
• Evaluate and recommend purchases of new hardware and software to improve database design, analysis, performance, and reliability.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to receive a favorable Interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense background investigation
• 4+ years of experience as an Oracle Database Administrator with progressive higher-level experience leading to a Senior Database Administrator role or equivalent
• 4+ years of experience supporting Oracle databases on a Linux operating environment
• 2+ years of experience with Oracle database release 19c
• Comprehension of file access methods database design, data standards, data control, backup, and security
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and UNIX operating systems with the ability to write UNIX shell scripts
• Proficiency in SQL and PLSQL with experience writing and tuning SQL queries
• Familiarity with government security requirements related to databases
• Current certification in Oracle, preferred
• Knowledge of Azure Cloud environment preferred
• Working experience as SQL Server DBA preferred