Oracle DBA

Program Overview

About The Role

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, and optimize critical production databases in a secure and highly available environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Oracle Database Administration, troubleshooting, patching, and performance tuning. The DBA will work closely with development, business, and operations teams to ensure the integrity, availability, and reliability of business data.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Perform database administration tasks required for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of database management systems (DBMS), and related software.
• Design and implement predictive analysis for database systems.
• Administer backend storage servers and hardware platforms for database systems.
• Install, configure, monitor, and performance-tune production databases to ensure high availability and efficient operations.
• Provide support in the development and implementation of database policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring database integrity and availability.
• Perform regular database software updates and patching as part of security and performance management.
• Collaborate with development, business, and operations teams to ensure the security, confidentiality, and integrity of data.
• Responsible for the availability, reliability, and integrity of business data stored in production databases.

Qualifications

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA

Required Qualifications :

• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph adjudication or active TS with the ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a field of study related to the position with 8+ years of relevant experience; Master's degree in a field of study related to the position and 6+ years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Oracle Database Administration.
• Active Security+ certification (DoD 8570 Baseline certification for IAT Level 2).
• Extensive experience with Oracle database platforms.
• Experience applying database STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides) to Oracle databases.
• Proven experience with patching and upgrading Oracle databases.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving database performance issues.
• Ability to independently upgrade major database instances.
• Experience with and ability to independently implement multiple database backup strategies.
• Experience Oracle ASM and Grid Control setup and Cluster management.
• Experience with Data Warehouse and Transactional database.
• Proven experience with patching and upgrading Oracle RAC databases.

Desired Qualifications :

• Experience writing SQL and PL/SQL queries to generate reports, modify data, and perform other database tasks.
• Strong experience in database design and development.
• Experience with Linux and/or Windows operating systems.
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud environments.
• Experience with VMware.
• Experience with IBM Data Stage.
• Experience with SAP Business Objects.
• Experience with GoldenGate.
• Familiarity with Agile practices and methodologies.
• Advanced experience in database monitoring, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and high availability strategies for Oracle 19c or higher.
• Expertise in designing, developing, and managing large-scale databases.
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle database backup and recovery strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions for Oracle databases.
• Strong ability to design, develop, and document technical solutions and standard operating procedures.
• Experience administering Linux/Windows server-based operating systems and scripting via command-line interface (CLI).
• Proficient in capacity planning, utilization, and performance monitoring for indexes, tables, queries, and stored procedures.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.