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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Administrator (Oracle) - **Company:** General Dynamics Bath Iron Works - **Location:** Bath, ME, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Databases, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Standard Sql, Recovery Manager (RMAN), Shell Script, Software Engineering, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Software Applications, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Delivery Pipeline, Database Performance, Git Flow, Information Technology, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Database Tools and Utilities - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1f6e253c1ca29200 ## About the Role * High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred: * Bachelor's Degree in the field of Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field., * 5-10 years of hands-on Oracle DBA experience in a production environment. * Expertise with Oracle versions 12c and 19c. * Proficiency with RMAN, ASM, OEM/Cloud Control. * Strong database performance optimization and tuning skills. * Understanding of Oracle enterprise management best practices. * Solid understanding of Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting. * Experience with backup strategies and disaster recovery planning. * Familiarity with PL/SQL, SQL query tuning, and schema design. * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. Preferred Oracle Experience: * Experience with Oracle Cloud (OCI) or cloud-hosted Oracle workloads. * Experience with enterprise data warehouses. * Understanding of DevOps pipelines, CI/CD, and Git workflows. * Experience supporting ERP or other enterprise applications. * Oracle certifications (OCA, OCP, OCM). * Experience with SQL Server 2019, 2022, 2025. ## Description We are seeking an experienced to support, maintain, and optimize our enterprise database environment. The ideal candidate has deep experience with Oracle 12c/19c (or newer) and understands enterprise data management best practices. This role will work closely with infrastructure, application development, data engineering, and business teams to ensure database reliability, availability, and performance. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), the Oracle Database Administrator ensures compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards while coordinating with other key stakeholders to meet overall milestones., * Safety Leadership: + Be a safety leader for your team and help foster a culture of operational safety. + Ensure all safety training is completed on time. * Project Execution: + Administer, maintain, and support Oracle databases across development, test, and production environments. + Perform installation, configuration, patching, cloning, backup, and recovery using RMAN and related tools. + Monitor database performance and execute tuning activities. + Implement and maintain high availability solutions including RAC and ASM. + Manage database security, user access, roles, and compliance with company standards. + Design and implement backup/restore strategies and lead disaster recovery planning. + Support schema design, data modeling, and SQL code reviews. + Maintain documentation, SOPs, and architectural diagrams. + Participate in on-call rotations and support critical incidents. * Training and Development: + Take part in training to further working knowledge of new database management tools and methodologies. + Attend BIW training opportunities as required. * Team Collaboration and Communication: + Collaborate with application teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize SQL queries. + Communicate effectively across application and data engineering functions. * Continuous Improvement: + Identify and implement database management process improvements and optimizations as required. ## Related Videos - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Database DevOps with Containers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/145-database-devops-with-containers) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023)