Oracle Database Administrator

Bachelor’s degree in a computer or engineering discipline

• 5-20 years of hands-on DBA experience (this is an individual contributor role, not a management position)
• Security+ certification
• Oracle 19c RAC, Clusterware, ASM and RMAN
• Oracle Data Guard and Oracle 13c Cloud Control
• Linux shell scripting and administration
• Active TS with SCI eligibility and willingness to obtain a CI Polygraph

Preferred

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or an advanced degree
• AWS database services and other cloud experience
• Kubernetes experience, including database operators
• Oracle GoldenGate replication
• Experience using AI tools and agents for database automation and monitoring

Base salary is up to $220,000, based on education and experience, and is supported by an exceptionally strong retirement and benefits package (see below).

You’ll install, patch and administer Oracle 19c RAC and standalone databases, with a focus on high availability, backup and recovery, and Linux automation. This role backfills a senior database lead who is retiring.

What you’ll do:

• Administer Oracle 19c RAC, Clusterware, ASM and standalone databases
• Run RMAN backup and recovery
• Configure and manage Oracle Data Guard and Oracle 13c Cloud Control
• Administer Linux for Oracle and automate routine tasks with shell scripts, 25% employer 401(k) contribution, fully vested on day one. On a $200K base salary, the company puts $50K into your 401(k).
• An additional 25% Individual Benefits Account (IBA) to cover health premiums and PTO, with any unused balance paid out each January. On a $200K base, the company funds $50K into your IBA. If you use $40K on benefits and PTO, the remaining $10K (less taxes) is added to your January paycheck.
• Medical premiums 100% covered starting January 2027 for salaries under $150,000.
• Employer HSA contributions starting January 2027: $1,250 per year for single filers and $2,000 for married or family filers.
• 8 weeks of PTO inclusive of vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• 100% paid certifications.
• 100% education reimbursement for tuition and books.

Shadowgate Partners is recruiting an Oracle Database Administrator for a client that has provided SIGINT and specialized communications systems to the Intelligence Community for more than 40 years.