Sr. Database Admin / Engineer - Exadata

Columbia Technology Partners
Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$7,000.0 - $20,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Software as a Service Cloud Computing Databases Data Migration Database Design Database Security Oracle Data Guard Oracle Exadata Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Oracle Databases Oracle (Applications) Platform as a Service (PAAS)
+7 more
Performance Tuning Recovery Manager (RMAN) Oracle Enterprise Manager Database Performance Database Migration Information Technology Database Tools and Utilities

Job description

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Senior Oracle Database Administrator to support large-scale, enterprise-level database environments. In this role, you will serve as a technical leader, driving the design and delivery of high-impact database solutions across complex IT engagements. As a senior-level contributor, you’ll work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing database architectures. You will play a key role in modernizing environments, optimizing performance, and ensuring solutions align with both technical and operational objectives. This position also offers the opportunity to contribute at an architectural level-integrating modern cloud and platform services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) with Oracle best practices to deliver innovative, full-stack solutions., * Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Oracle database environments supporting high-availability and mission-critical systems

  • Lead database architecture, solution design, and full lifecycle implementation efforts across complex programs
  • Gather and interpret customer requirements to support database migration, optimization, and troubleshooting initiatives
  • Perform database performance monitoring, tuning, and optimization to ensure system efficiency and reliability
  • Deploy and manage Oracle technologies including RAC environments and RMAN backup/recovery solutions
  • Support database security, including implementation of controls such as Data Guard, DB Vault, and label security
  • Utilize tools such as Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control to monitor and manage database performance and health
  • Execute and support data migration and transformation efforts across environments
  • Provide technical guidance and subject matter expertise to stakeholders, helping drive informed technical decisions
  • Recommend and implement enhancements that improve scalability, reliability, and overall system performance, Our salary ranges are based on the following key factors:
  • Job Role and Responsibilities: The specific duties and responsibilities associated with each role form the foundation of our compensation structure.
  • Market Research and Industry Benchmarks: We conduct regular analysis of market trends and salaries across our industry, using reliable compensation data to ensure we stay competitive.
  • Experience and Qualifications: An individual’s experience, education, certifications, and specialized skills all contribute to determining their position within a salary range.
  • Location: Salary ranges may be adjusted based on geographic cost of living, in accordance with local and national standards.
  • Company Performance: Our compensation practices also take into account overall company performance and financial health, ensuring that we maintain sustainability while rewarding our team.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Database security hardening?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or additional relevant experience in lieu of degree)

  • 10+ years of experience administering and engineering solutions with Oracle databases (version 10 and above)
  • Strong background in database design, data modeling, and enterprise architecture concepts
  • Hands-on experience with RAC, RMAN backup and recovery, and performance tuning in production environments
  • Experience with Oracle Exadata, database security tools, Data Guard and/or DB Vault, and data migration strategies
  • Familiarity with enterprise database management tools, including Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control
  • Ability to work independently while managing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams, * U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
  • Certification Requirements:
  • DOD 8570 Certification

This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Referral program
  • Military leave
  • AD&D insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance, From our CTP Family to yours, we know how important these decisions are. Your benefits are about you, not us. Tell us what you need in order to see a future at CTP; lets get where you’re going, together.

Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.

Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.

Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution

PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.

Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.

Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-TermLong-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.

Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.

Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.

About the company

Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is Woman-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies. Since its inception, CTP has been instrumental in the technical design, engineering development, operational deployment, and support of key systems. With a proven track record in information security, project management, systems/network engineering, security risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mobile security implementation; our employees have the experience, expertise, and innovative thinking our customers need for results that exceed expectations. CTP staff have worked closely with both government engineers and management to gather mission requirements, develop the architecture to deliver the needed functionality and assess tools available to meet or exceed the needs of the mission.

At Columbia Technology Partners (CTP), we are united in being the best that we can be as individuals, but our core belief is that we can be better together. Together we will take on each mission with an execution process that authentically represents who we are. Our success relies on our team values, the foundation we built around them, and the Partners we become along the way.

That’s why our pay is competitive, our missions are critical, and our benefits represent what matters most to CTP: Our People.

Salary Range Transparency

At Columbia Technology Partners we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. We believe in creating a work environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and rewarded for their contributions.

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