Junior Oracle Database Administrator

TekSynap • Suitland, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Junior Oracle Database Administrator to provide entry-level to intermediate database administration support for Oracle database environments supporting Census Bureau systems.

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

The U.S. Census Bureau (USCB) is the nation’s leading source of high-quality data on the population and economy, supporting evidence-based decision-making across the Federal Government, industry, and the public. To sustain and modernize its data infrastructure, the Census Bureau is establishing an enterprise Database Center of Excellence (DCoE) to centralize and standardize database administration services across the organization.

Census Bureau systems operate within a complex, heterogeneous IT ecosystem that includes multiple operating systems, database technologies, and deployment models. This position works collaboratively with senior database administrators, program offices, infrastructure teams, and cybersecurity stakeholders to ensure reliable and secure database services across the enterprise.

Requirements

• Two (2) or more years of hands-on experience as an Oracle Database Administrator or in a database support role. Experience must include supporting Oracle databases, performing SQL and PL/SQL development tasks, and assisting with operational support and troubleshooting in a production environment.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is required.
• Fifteen (15) years of applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
• U.S. Citizenship
• Clearance: Public Trust – Moderate Risk

Nice To Haves

• Minimum two (2) years of experience performing Oracle database administration duties.
• Working knowledge of Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, including development of basic to moderately complex queries and database objects.
• Experience providing day-to-day support and maintenance for Oracle databases.
• Experience supporting production database environments and responding to operational issues.
• Experience with operating systems including Sun Solaris 10.0 or later and Red Hat Linux 6.x or later.
• Ability to work independently with guidance and supervision as needed.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day operational support for Oracle database environments under the guidance of senior database administrators.
• Assists with installation, configuration, monitoring, and routine maintenance of Oracle databases (11.x, 12.x, and higher).
• Supports 24x7 production and on-call troubleshooting activities to maintain database availability and performance.
• Develops and maintains database objects using Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, including packages, procedures, functions, views, and cursors.
• Writes and supports SQL queries and works with database objects such as tables and views.
• Assists with basic database performance monitoring and tuning activities.
• Supports Oracle product troubleshooting and assists with problem resolution and root cause analysis.
• Supports Oracle database environments operating on Sun Solaris and Red Hat Linux platforms.
• Documents database procedures, configurations, and operational activities in accordance with DCoE standards.
• Works collaboratively with application teams, system administrators, and senior DBAs to support mission operations.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow established processes while developing technical skills and independence over time.
• Work closely on site with labs to deeply understand the complexities of day-to-day operations in a laboratory research environment.

Benefits

• We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees