Oracle Database Administrator

A-TEK Inc.

2d•$135,000 - $145,000•Remote

About The Position

A-TEK seeks a mid-level Oracle Database Administrator to support NOAA NMFS. The role focuses on back-end database administration and implementing and maintaining Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance. The DBA will work closely with a federal database administrator, follow government technical direction, and support the security, reliability, and performance of the customer’s Oracle 19c environment. The customer’s planned roadmap includes migration to Oracle Autonomous Database and, ultimately, Oracle 26ai. The position offers an opportunity to support those future modernization efforts. It is remote and supports a federal customer in the DC Metro area. Candidates must be able to obtain and retain a public trust clearance. The salary range is $135,000–$145,000 annually, commensurate with experience, certifications, and location.

Requirements

Mid-level professional experience administering Oracle databases in production environments.
Hands-on experience with Oracle 19c.
Experience implementing and maintaining Oracle database DISA STIG compliance.
Working knowledge of database security, user privileges, auditing, configuration management, and remediation documentation.
Experience troubleshooting database issues and performing routine maintenance, backup, and recovery activities.
Ability to work collaboratively with a federal technical lead and follow government priorities and direction.
Clear communication and technical documentation skills.
Oracle database migration or upgrade experience.
Experience supporting federal government database environments.
Ability to obtain and retain a public trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

Oracle Application Express (APEX) experience.
Hands-on experience with or at least general knowledge of Oracle 26ai.
Familiarity with Oracle Autonomous Database.
Relevant Oracle database administration certifications.

Responsibilities

Administer Oracle 19c databases, including monitoring, troubleshooting, patching, backup, recovery, and routine maintenance.
Perform DISA STIG audits, remediate noncompliant findings, and maintain compliance evidence.
Manage database access, account unlocks, password resets, and service account password changes for credentials older than 365 days.
Document procedures for resetting expired accounts and resolving SQL Developer password reset issues involving Connect Identifier and Network Alias selections.
Identify users with direct database connections and assist with their transition to TNS connections.
Maintain accurate schema and environment mappings in the Appschema spreadsheet and current user and schema manager contacts in the database contact table.
Coordinate database changes, issues, risks, and progress with the federal lead and supporting teams.
Support database migration and upgrade planning, testing, and execution.
Provide database support for Oracle APEX applications, as needed.