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Senior Oracle Database Administrator

SAIC Arlington, Virginia, United States

Defense and Space Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees

10 h ago
dba Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain Oracle databases, including managing RMAN backup and recovery and supporting Data Guard high availability. Monitor and troubleshoot performance, implement security and encryption measures, perform migrations and refreshes, and provide production support and incident response.

What they look for

Oracle Database Administration Oracle 12c/19c RMAN Backup and Recovery Oracle Grid Infrastructure Oracle Restart Oracle Partitioning Oracle Data Guard Database Patching and Upgrades SQL Linux Administration Database Performance Tuning AWR ASH ADDM Oracle Enterprise Manager Database Security

Requirements

Requires an active DoD Secret clearance, at least five years of Oracle DBA experience, and experience with Oracle 12c/19c or newer, RMAN, Grid Infrastructure for Oracle Restart, Partitioning, and Data Guard. Candidates should also have patching and upgrade experience, strong SQL and troubleshooting skills, Linux experience, and familiarity with AWR and ASH; experience with PostgreSQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, AWS, or shell scripting is preferred.

Full description

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to support mission-critical Oracle database environments. This role is responsible for database installation, upgrades, patching, backup and recovery, performance monitoring, security, and high-availability solutions. The ideal candidate has strong Oracle operational experience and can effectively support production systems.

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Oracle databases.
  • Manage backup and recovery processes using RMAN.
  • Support Oracle Data Guard environments.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot database performance issues using AWR, ASH, ADDM, and OEM.
  • Implement database security, auditing, and encryption solutions.
  • Perform database patching, migrations, cloning, and refresh activities.
  • Participate in production support and incident response.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • DoD Secret Clearance
  • 5+ years of Oracle DBA experience.
  • Experience administering Oracle 12c, 19c, or newer versions.
  • Strong experience with RMAN backup and recovery.
  • Strong experience with Oracle Grid Infrastructure for Oracle Restart
  • Experience with Oracle Partitioning and Oracle Data Guard.
  • Experience applying Oracle patches and upgrades.
  • Strong SQL and database troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience supporting Linux-based environments.
  • Knowledge of Oracle performance tuning tools including AWR and ASH.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Container-based PostgreSQL administration
  • Experience with MariaDB administration
  • Experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Experience with AWS-hosted database environments.
  • Shell scripting automation experience.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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