Oracle Database Administrator
Digital Enterprise Solutions, Inc. (DESI) is seeking Oracle Database Administrators to join our growing and talented team. This is a Full Time (Regular) Exempt (Salary) hybrid position located in Patuxent River, Maryland 20670 (St. Mary's County Maryland). Telework will be allowed with 4-5 days per month required at the customer site in Patuxent River, Maryland 20670. Candidates must be within ~90 miles of Patuxent River, Maryland 20670.
Where Technology, Innovation and Collaboration come together... The qualified applicant will become part of a large long-term Information Technology (IT) support contract providing a wide range of leading-edge IT products and services supporting the Naval Aviation Enterprise.
ROLES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Install, configure, upgrade, and administer Oracle database software.
- Perform routine backups and recovery, including use of Oracle's datapump export and RMAN, integrated into Rubrik management platform.
- Monitor database information (including statistics on schemas, tables, indexes, and space usage) and auditing (database access, login failures, application usage, and password changes).
- Perform daily checks of database servers, confirming status of backups, exports, jobs, and storage.
- Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve database connection and performance issues.
- Create, modify, and delete database accounts.
- Monitor and maintain database instances for DoD STIG compliance, apply fixes and mitigations, and maintain checklists.
- May assist in migrating Oracle databases from on-premises to cloud.
- Occasional daily/evening/weekend on-site support for upgrades/patching is required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered for this position, you must meet the minimum education and experience listed below:
- BS/BA or AS/AA degree and two (2) years relevant experience -OR- High School/GED and three (3) years relevant experience.
- Two (2) or more years of recent demonstrated experience performing work in the roles and responsibilities described above.
- BS/BA or AA/AS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or similar major is preferred.
- Degrees must be from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
- Database administration experience working with Oracle 19c or above.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Active TOP SECRET/SSBI clearance or active SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain TOP SECRET/SSBI.
- CompTIA Security+ certification.
- US Citizenship is required due to US government contract and clearance requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates with experience or knowledge in these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
- Active TOP SECRET clearance or SSBI.
- Experience setting up and configuring Amazon RDS database instances.
- AWS and/or Oracle Certification(s).
This position is contingent upon customer approval of candidate.
Eligible for our External Referral Program.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
For a listing of all DESI open positions, please visit the “Careers” section of our website at https://www.ilikedesi.com/careers