Mid Oracle Database Administrator

TekSynap•Suitland, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Mid Oracle Database Administrator to provide operational database administration support for Oracle database environments supporting mission-critical 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. 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. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration. 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 program offices, infrastructure teams, and cybersecurity stakeholders to ensure consistent, secure, and reliable database services across the enterprise.

Requirements

Five (5) or more years of hands-on experience as an Oracle Database Administrator supporting production database environments. Experience must include Oracle database administration (11g, 12c, or higher), SQL and PL/SQL development, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and operational support in a multi-tiered 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 five (5) years of experience performing Oracle database administration duties.
Strong experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, includingdevelopment of complex queries and database objects.
Working knowledge of Oracle performance tuning techniques, including partitioning, indexing, and compression.
Hands-on experience supporting large-scale, multi-tiered production database environments.
Experience with Oracle product troubleshooting and problem resolution.
Experience configuring and administering Oracle databases (12c or higher) on Linux platforms.
Experience with operating systems including Sun Solaris 10.0 or later and Red Hat Linux 6.x or later.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provides day-to-day Oracle database administration support for enterprise and production database environments.
Performs installation, configuration, patching, monitoring, and routine maintenance of Oracle databases (11.x, 12.x, and higher).
Provides 24x7 production and on-call troubleshooting support to ensure database availability and performance.
Develops and maintains database objects using Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, including packages, procedures, functions, views, cursors, and complex queries.
Supports database performance tuning activities, including indexing, partitioning, compression, and SQL optimization.
Assists with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations.
Supports storage management using Oracle Automatic Storage Management (ASM)
Assists with configuration and support of Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) environments.
Troubleshoots Oracle database issues and supports problem resolution and root cause analysis.
Supports Oracle database environments running on Linux and UNIX-based operating systems, including Sun Solaris and Red Hat Linux.
Works with onsite and offsite customers to gather requirements, analyze needs, and support database solutions.
Documents database configurations, procedures, and operational activities in accordance with enterprise and DCoE standards.
Works independently while coordinating with senior database administrators, application teams, and infrastructure personnel.