Oracle Database Administrator (GoldenGate)

The Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) I - Oracle GoldenGate Focus supports the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by administering, securing, and optimizing enterprise Oracle database environments with an emphasis on Oracle GoldenGate replication technologies. The DBA will support mission-critical healthcare and business applications by ensuring high availability, data integrity, disaster recovery, and efficient data replication across on-premises and cloud environments.

The successful candidate will work closely with database architects, cloud engineers, application developers, and infrastructure teams to implement secure, highly available Oracle database solutions that comply with VA cybersecurity and operational standards., * Install, configure, administer, and maintain Oracle Database environments.

• Configure, implement, and maintain Oracle GoldenGate replication for high availability, disaster recovery, and data synchronization.
• Monitor Oracle GoldenGate Extract, Pump, and Replicat processes and resolve replication issues.
• Perform database installations, upgrades, migrations, and patch management.
• Monitor database health, performance, and storage utilization.
• Optimize SQL queries, indexing strategies, and database performance.
• Perform backup and recovery operations using Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN).
• Implement database security controls including user administration, encryption, auditing, and access management.
• Support cloud-based Oracle database deployments within Azure and AWS environments where applicable.
• Develop automation scripts to streamline database administration tasks.
• Troubleshoot database outages, performance bottlenecks, and replication failures.
• Support disaster recovery testing and business continuity planning.
• Produce technical documentation
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) activities, security audits, and vulnerability remediation.
• Ensure database environment maintain compliance

Bachelor’s degree in:

• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Engineering

or

Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of professional database administration experience, including:

• 3+ years administering Oracle Database Enterprise Edition
• 2+ years of hands-on Oracle GoldenGate administration and troubleshooting
• Experience with Oracle RMAN backup and recovery
• Experience supporting production enterprise database environments
• Experience supporting federal government or other highly regulated environments
• Experience with Linux and Windows server administration
• Experience using Git or other version control systems for database scripts and automation

Desired Technical Skills

Experience with many of the following:

· Oracle Technologies

• Oracle Database 19c and/or later
• Oracle GoldenGate

· Database Administration

· Cloud Platforms

· Operating Systems

· Scripting

· Monitoring & Automation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs and the VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC)
• Experience implementing Oracle High Availability (HA) architectures
• Experience integrating Oracle GoldenGate with cloud-based environments
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerized Oracle deployments
• Experience implementing database encryption, auditing, and privileged access management

$85 - $95 an hour - Full-time, Candidates must meet all of the following requirements before being considered:

• Active Department of Veterans Affairs Personal Identity Verification (PIV) badge (VA badge) with current access.
• U.S. Citizenship.

Join us to leverage your expertise in database architecture while contributing to innovative solutions that drive operational excellence. We value energetic professionals dedicated to maintaining high standards of data integrity, security, and system availability across diverse environments.

Pay: $85.00 - $95.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an active Department of Veterans Affairs Personal Identity Verification (PIV) badge (VA badge) with current access?

National Consulting Partners (NCP) is a SBA-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with extensive expertise in business processes, strategic planning, and IT systems within the Department of Veterans Affairs. We collaborate with clients and stakeholders to design, manage, and optimize complex programs, ensuring technology integration and operational excellence to achieve impactful outcomes across enterprise environments.