Oracle DBA

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Washington, DC, United States
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$140,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Access Bash Shell Databases Oracle Data Guard PostgreSQL MariaDB MySQL Oracle Databases Oracle (Applications) Oracle Rac Performance Tuning Windows PowerShell
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Recovery Manager (RMAN) PL-SQL SQL Databases Backup and Restore Database Migration

Job description

The Senior Oracle DBA provides expert-level database administration support across enterprise Oracle environments. This role ensures optimal performance, availability, security, and reliability of mission-critical Oracle systems. The Senior Oracle DBA will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) across Oracle technologies and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams., * Architect, install, configure, and maintain Oracle databases, including Oracle Grid Infrastructure, Oracle RAC, ASM, and standalone Oracle instances.

  • Implement and manage Oracle RMAN backup and recovery strategies.
  • Develop and optimize PL/SQL packages, procedures, triggers, and functions.
  • Oversee HA/DR environments such as Oracle Data Guard and other replication technologies.
  • Perform database migrations, upgrades, patching cycles, and performance tuning.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex database issues across production and non-production environments.
  • Participate in capacity planning, data modeling, and application support to ensure optimal integration.
  • Ensure security compliance, access control, auditing, and configuration hardening.
  • Collaborate across development, infrastructure, and operations teams; provide mentorship to junior DBAs.
  • Prepare and deliver technical documentation, operational runbooks, and status reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s with 8 years in Oracle DBA experience in enterprise environments. (or commensurate experience), * Expertise across SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle RMAN, Oracle Grid, Oracle RAC, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and MS Access.

  • Proven ability to design, deploy, and maintain standalone and clustered Oracle systems.
  • Strong experience with scripting: Bash, PowerShell, SQL scripting.
  • Demonstrated success implementing HA and DR capabilities.
  • Effective communicator able to work independently and collaboratively.

Clearance Required: Must be able to attain and maintain a GPO Public Trust

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