Oracle Database Administrator (Data Engineer)

U.S. Navy
Vienna, VA, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Internship / Graduate position
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$78,400.0 - $123,200.0
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

IBM AIX Systems Engineering Unix Spreadsheets Cloud Computing Cyber Security Databases Data Loss Oracle Data Guard Disaster Recovery Text Processing Monitoring of Systems
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Wireless Security Oracle Databases Oracle (Applications) Oracle Rac Performance Tuning Presentation Programs Ansible Service Pack Scripting Transport Layer Security System Availability Information Technology Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Servicenow Oracledb

Job description

To research, evaluate, design, implement, and maintain system and product solutions, applying knowledge of engineering principles. To provide technical direction and engineering support for projects and infrastructure. Develop and maintain expert functional knowledge of evolving IT engineering industry technologies/competition, concepts and trends., * Oracle RAC Database administration on AIX Unix platform: Perform install, setup, configuration, performance tuning and operational support for high availability Oracle Real Applications Clusters (RAC) running on IBM AIX operating systems.

  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI): Provision, migrate, optimize, and support enterprise Oracle databases on OCI platform.
  • Security Implementation: Enforce advanced security controls and network encryption to TLS 1.2 standard for client-to-database and server communication.
  • Automated Patching: Execute quarterly Critical Patch Updates (CPU) across database environments using Oracle Fleet Maintenance tools and OEM automation.
  • Disaster Recovery: Build, maintain, and test Oracle Data Guard physical standby setups for High availability, zero data loss, and swift failovers.
  • Infrastructure operations Automation: Automate routine database management, provisioning, backup monitoring, and health checks using automation scripting (Ansible/Shell)
  • Enterprise Operations and Monitoring: Utilize OEM for proactive system monitoring, diagnostics, and performance management.
  • IT Service Management: Manage incidents and change tickets using ServiceNow, perform root cause analysis for incidents. Prompt response to 24/7 on-call notification for participation in major incident bridges or critical database system alerts
  • Apply engineering principles into the design and enhancement of new and existing systems
  • Document new system components, or modifications to existing components
  • Ensure the security and integrity of system and product solutions including compliance with Navy Federal, industry engineering and Information Security principles and practices
  • Perform engineering tasks and assignments in support of business needs
  • Perform engineering technology research, procurement, deployment, and configuration for new and modified systems
  • Provide technical leadership in the architecture discipline and development of information technology solutions
  • Present clear, organized, and concise information to all audiences through a variety of media to enable effective business decisions
  • Installation, Upgrade, and Migration of Oracle RAC databases
  • Performance Tuning for Production Oracle databases
  • Design and implementation of High Availability solutions with Oracle RAC and Dataguard
  • Apply Oracle Quarterly Security Patches patch releases to databases to maintain security compliance
  • 24/7 on-call DBA rotation for supporting production environment for Oracle DB Team
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • 2-5 years of Oracle Database Administrator experience with a proven track record with Oracle RAC database administration on AIX platform.
  • Cloud Experience: Hands-on experience creating and supporting database deployments in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or similar
  • Experience in implementation and supporting Oracle Multi-tenant Architecture databases
  • Advanced automation scripting experience
  • Significant experience with Oracle EM and Oracle Fleet Maintenance
  • Advanced knowledge of engineering discipline
  • Advanced organizational, planning, and time management skills
  • Advanced skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions
  • Database and presentation software skills
  • Research, analytical, and problem solving skills
  • Expert verbal and written communication skills
  • Word processing and spreadsheet software skills
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience

Benefits & conditions

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About the company

Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks. Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion. * FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For 2026 * Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs 2025 * Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT 2026 * Most Loved Workplace - America’s Top Most Loved Workplaces 2025 * 2025 PEOPLE Companies That Care * Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026 * Military Times 2025 Best for Vets Employers * Forbes 2026 America’s Best Large Employers * Forbes 2025 America’s Best Employers for New Grads * Forbes 2025 America’s Best Employers for Tech Workers * 2025 RippleMatch Campus Forward Award Winner for Overall Excellence * Military.com Top Military Spouse Employers 2025 *

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