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# Oracle DBA

- **Company:** GovCIO
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Bash Shell, Databases, Oracle Data Guard, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MySQL, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Oracle Rac, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Recovery Manager (RMAN), PL-SQL, SQL Databases, Backup and Restore, Database Migration
- **Published:** September 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/98683d1a-0845-4c2f-a786-cae85d1e064a

## About the Role

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

## 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.


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