IAM Database Administrator (Remote)

Govcio LLC•UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

6h•Remote

About The Position

GovCIO is hiring an IAM Database Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize Oracle database environments supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) program. The databases support ICAM products including Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and the Master Person Index (MPI). The role is responsible for data integrity, availability, performance, and security across the identity data environment, and works with IAM engineering, architecture, and release management teams on database patching, performance tuning, and data reconciliation. Some infrastructure is hosted on Microsoft Azure. The position is fully remote. The contract has not been awarded. This position is unfunded and contingent upon the contract award.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, and 12 years of experience, or commensurate experience.
At least 5 years of experience as an Oracle Database Administrator, or a commensurate combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience administering Oracle database environments, including RMAN backup and recovery, performance tuning, and high availability such as Data Guard or RAC.
Demonstrated experience administering databases hosted on Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.
Experience with database patching, configuration management, and security hardening.
Experience writing and maintaining PL/SQL scripts, stored procedures, and database maintenance jobs.
Strong troubleshooting skills and experience supporting Tier 3 escalations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including database documentation.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience administering databases on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems.
Experience supporting an IAM/ICAM or other IT program at the Department of Veterans Affairs or another federal civilian agency.
Familiarity with IAM/ICAM concepts and data stores, such as MPI/identity resolution, IGA, and PAM.
Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager or comparable database monitoring tools.
Oracle certification, such as Oracle Certified Professional – Database Administrator.
Experience with Microsoft Azure database services, such as Azure SQL or Oracle on Azure.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and administer Oracle database instances supporting ICAM products, including IGA, PAM, and MPI.
Perform database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning using Oracle RMAN and related tools.
Monitor database health, performance, and capacity; tune SQL queries, indexes, and instance parameters.
Implement and maintain Oracle Data Guard or comparable high-availability and replication configurations.
Perform database patching, upgrades, and security hardening in accordance with VA and federal security requirements.
Manage database user accounts, roles, and privileges, enforcing least-privilege access and supporting audit and compliance requirements.
Support data integrity and reconciliation across ICAM data stores, including validation of identity resolution and person-matching data.
Administer Oracle databases hosted on Microsoft Azure and coordinate with systems administration and cloud engineering teams.
Write and maintain PL/SQL scripts, stored procedures, and database maintenance jobs for ICAM applications and reporting.
Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents escalated from the IAM Help Desk, coordinating with Tier 3 engineering as needed.
Develop and maintain database documentation, including configuration baselines, backup and recovery procedures, and runbooks.
Participate in change management and coordinate database changes with the IAM Release Manager to minimize service disruption.