Principal Database Administrator (Oracle)

OCH Technologies • Sterling, MD

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

OCH Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Principal Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team supporting the FAA. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience designing, implementing and supporting Oracle database environments in production settings. This role calls for extensive expertise in performance tuning, high availability configurations, backup and recovery strategies, security hardening, and database lifecycle management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Math, Engineering, or related field
• A minimum of eight (8) + years of experience as an Oracle Database Administrator, including five (5) + years in a senior or lead role
• Demonstrated experience with Oracle Database 19c and newer versions
• Experience with Oracle database technologies including RAC, Data Guard, and RMAN
• Experience supporting Linux/Unix operating systems
• Strong understanding of database security best practices
• Experience with database patching, cloning, and migrations
• Candidates must possess an active Secret security clearance
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently
• Adaptability to changing technologies
• Strong project management and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Oracle Certified Master (OCM)
• Familiarity with DevOps tools (Ansible, Git)
• Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of other databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server)
• Experience in Government or regulated environments

Responsibilities

• Install, Configure, Patch, and upgrade Oracle Database Environments (19c and newer Versions)
• Manage and support development, test, UAT, and production database environments
• Design and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions (Data Guard, RAC)
• Develop and maintain backup and recovery strategies using RMAN
• Implement and maintain database security controls including encryption (TDE), auditing, and role-based access
• Monitor database performance, capacity and availability using enterprise monitoring tools.
• Create and maintain documentation including architecture diagrams, SOPs, and runbooks.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed
• Preform database performance tuning and optimization
• Support (24x7) production systems
• Responsibilities may evolve over time to support team and organizational goals, but will remain consistent with the overall scope of the role.

Benefits

• Paid time off and Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance - Employer Paid!
• 401(k)
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal