Database Administrator - Active Security Clearance

Cadre•Reston, VA

About The Position

CADRE is seeking a Database Administrator to support mission-critical networks and systems in Northern Virginia, with flexible core hours. The DBA implements, modifies, and deploys software; determines how data is organized and stored; identifies user requirements; sets up databases; and tests and coordinates database modifications. The role supports system performance, database platform operations, user administration, security measures, data integrity, and backup systems. The position includes server and storage capacity management and planning, performance tuning, system monitoring, and support for change and configuration management processes. The DBA also provides technical assistance to users, diagnoses and resolves computer and equipment problems, installs and performs minor repairs on hardware, software, and peripheral equipment, and helps establish requirements for new or modified systems.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI with polygraph.
At least three years of experience specific to the skill, with demonstrated capability and training or work experience in the relevant computer language, systems, or technology.
Experience with Oracle.
Knowledge of Oracle administration and Oracle system maintenance in a Windows environment.
Relevant experience may be paired with education as follows: no degree plus seven years; associate degree plus five years; or bachelor's degree plus three years.
A bachelor's degree is preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related scientific or technical discipline.

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI with polygraph, with most recent BI/polygraph dates within the last five years.
Past experience with older Oracle versions, especially Oracle 11g Advanced Replication.
Experience with Backup Exec in a virtual environment.

Responsibilities

Perform server and storage capacity management and planning for complex and critical systems.
Recommend and implement process and tool improvements for change management and configuration management processes and systems.
Perform server performance tuning.
Use system software to monitor system-file performance and manage system data to maintain performance efficiency.
Study system requirements to determine server installation methods and procedures.
Provide technical support in evaluating object names, data elements, and other objects.
Ensure proposed object definitions are clear, concise, technically correct, and represent singular concepts.
Answer users' inquiries about computer software and hardware operation and resolve problems.
Enter commands and observe system functioning to verify correct operations and detect errors.
Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, and peripheral equipment according to design or installation specifications.
Confer with management and users to establish requirements for new systems or modifications.
Conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems and provide technical assistance and support.
Plan and test capacity requirements.
Inspect equipment and read order sheets to prepare for delivery to users.
Perform other duties as assigned by project management.
Implement, modify, and deploy software affecting mission-critical networks and systems; organize and store data; set up databases; and test and coordinate database modifications.
Plan and coordinate security measures and support data integrity, backup systems, and database security.