Senior Oracle Database Administrator

• Provides senior-level Oracle database administration support for large, complex, production database environments.

• Performs installation, configuration, upgrade, patching, monitoring, and maintenance of Oracle databases (11.x, 12.x, and higher).
• Provides day-to-day operational support and maintenance for Oracle databases, including 24x7 production and on-call troubleshooting support.
• Develops, maintains, and optimizes database objects using Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, including packages, procedures, functions, views, cursors, and complex business logic.
• Conducts database performance tuning and optimization, including indexing strategies, partitioning, compression, and query optimization.
• Manages Oracle storage using Oracle Automatic Storage Management (ASM) and supports Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) configurations.
• Supports database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery activities to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Troubleshoots Oracle product issues and performs root cause analysis and resolution of database-related incidents.
• Configures and supports Oracle databases running on Linux (12c or higher) and UNIX-based operating systems.
• Supports spatial data management and analysis using Oracle Spatial and Graph, including physical, network, and social graph data models.
• Works directly with onsite and offsite customers to gather requirements, analyze needs, and implement database solutions.
• Documents database configurations, standards, procedures, and operational activities in accordance with enterprise and DCoE standards.
• Works independently while coordinating with application teams, system administrators, and cybersecurity personnel to support mission operations.

Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Five (5) or more years of hands-on experience as an Oracle Database Administrator supporting enterprise production databases. Experience must include administration of Oracle databases (11g, 12c, or higher), SQL and PL/SQL development, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and operational support in a multi-tiered environment. The individual must demonstrate the ability to support mission-critical systems and respond to operational issues in a 24x7 production environment., A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is required. Fifteen (15) years of applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirements. ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AREAS PREFERRED:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience performing database administration duties, specializing in Oracle and SQL.

• Extensive experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, includingdevelopment of complex queries and database objects.
• Deep knowledge of Oracle performance tuning, partitioning, indexing, and compression techniques.
• Hands-on experience supporting large-scale, multi-tiered production database environments.
• Experience with Oracle product troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Experience configuring and administering Oracle databases on Linux and UNIX platforms.
• Experience with operating systems including Sun Solaris 10.0 or later and Red Hat Linux 6.x or later.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong oral and written communication skills., While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays., + Noise level: Low

• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

The U.S. Census Bureau (USCB) is the nation's leading source of high-quality data on the population and economy, supporting evidence-based decision-making across the Federal Government, industry, and the public. To sustain and modernize its data infrastructure, the Census Bureau is establishing an enterprise Database Center of Excellence (DCoE) to centralize and standardize database administration services across the organization. Census Bureau systems operate within a complex, heterogeneous IT ecosystem that includes multiple operating systems, database technologies, and deployment models. This position works collaboratively with program offices, infrastructure teams, and cybersecurity stakeholders to ensure consistent, secure, and reliable database services across the enterprise.