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# Senior Oracle Database Administrator

- **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $80,001 - $120,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Databases, Database Security, Oracle Data Guard, Linux System Administration, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Standard Sql, Recovery Manager (RMAN), Shell Script, Database Performance, Performance Monitor, Database Installation
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerarc.com/job-listing/saic-jobs-senior-oracle-database-administrator-53287274

## About the Role

* DoD Secret Clearance
 * 5+ years of Oracle DBA experience.
 * Experience administering Oracle 12c, 19c, or newer versions.
 * Strong experience with RMAN backup and recovery.
 * Strong experience with Oracle Grid Infrastructure for Oracle Restart
 * Experience with Oracle Partitioning and Oracle Data Guard.
 * Experience applying Oracle patches and upgrades.
 * Strong SQL and database troubleshooting skills.
 * Experience supporting Linux-based environments.
 * Knowledge of Oracle performance tuning tools including AWR and ASH., * Experience with Container-based PostgreSQL administration
 * Experience with MariaDB administration
 * Experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
 * Experience with AWS-hosted database environments.
 * Shell scripting automation experience.

## Description

Description

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to support mission-critical Oracle database environments. This role is responsible for database installation, upgrades, patching, backup and recovery, performance monitoring, security, and high-availability solutions. The ideal candidate has strong Oracle operational experience and can effectively support production systems.

Responsibilities

 * Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Oracle databases.
 * Manage backup and recovery processes using RMAN.
 * Support Oracle Data Guard environments.
 * Monitor and troubleshoot database performance issues using AWR, ASH, ADDM, and OEM.
 * Implement database security, auditing, and encryption solutions.
 * Perform database patching, migrations, cloning, and refresh activities.
 * Participate in production support and incident response.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

 * DoD Secret Clearance
 * 5+ years of Oracle DBA experience.
 * Experience administering Oracle 12c, 19c, or newer versions.
 * Strong experience with RMAN backup and recovery.
 * Strong experience with Oracle Grid Infrastructure for Oracle Restart
 * Experience with Oracle Partitioning and Oracle Data Guard.
 * Experience applying Oracle patches and upgrades.
 * Strong SQL and database troubleshooting skills.
 * Experience supporting Linux-based environments.
 * Knowledge of Oracle performance tuning tools including AWR and ASH.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with Container-based PostgreSQL administration
 * Experience with MariaDB administration
 * Experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
 * Experience with AWS-hosted database environments.
 * Shell scripting automation experience.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.