26-2236: Senior Database Management Specialist - Linthicum, MD

Navitas•Linthicum, MD

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Navitas is seeking a Database Management Specialist will support enterprise-level data center operations, database administration, system configuration, and security enforcement across complex environments. This role ensures the integrity, recoverability, and high availability of mission-critical databases and associated middleware products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field; or 3+ years of equivalent experience.
5+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle database administration (Oracle 19c/12c).
Strong experience with backup/recovery, patching, tuning, and enterprise-level database management.
Proficiency with Oracle Grid/Cloud Control, Oracle middleware (OBIEE, WebCenter, OHS), and SSL management.
Experience with VMware, Linux/Windows server environments, and automation scripting.
Knowledge of cloud migration and hybrid environments (AWS preferred).
Familiarity with secure file transfer tools, data encryption, and firewall rule design.
Strong troubleshooting skills across databases, middleware, and network environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting APEX, DB2, and legacy database systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Define file organization, indexing methods, and database/application security procedures.
Develop, implement, and maintain backup and recovery strategies ensuring data integrity and recoverability.
Install, manage, monitor, tune, and patch Oracle 19c and associated Oracle 12c products.
Implement and manage Oracle Grid/Cloud Control.
Monitor servers and application environments for performance and security.
Assist with server design, installation, configuration, and data center best practices.
Apply monthly/quarterly security patches to databases and middleware; ensure compliance.
Encrypt databases containing PII and support database/middleware upgrades reaching end of vendor support.
Write Linux/Windows shell scripts for process automation.
Conduct root-cause analysis for database, middleware, and network issues.
Support development teams with connectivity problems, performance tuning, and logic troubleshooting.
Install/maintain Oracle HTTP Server; deploy and renew SSL certificates.
Configure proxy services and recommend enhancements to firewall policies.
Maintain VMware clusters, create VMs, manage snapshots, and apply patches.
Design and execute backup strategies using Commvault, AWS storage, VMware snapshots, Oracle RMAN, Data Pump, and Flashback.
Support Oracle and IBM DB2 backups and participate in periodic disaster recovery exercises.
Manage secure file transfers using GoAnywhere and open-source tools; assist with mainframe file uploads.
Set up and maintain Oracle APEX environments and develop APEX reporting applications.
Support daily data center operations and legacy Oracle environments.
Assist with data center migrations (legacy → on-prem, on-prem → AWS).
Provide weekly status reports (tasks completed, planned, risks/issues).
Perform additional MLDS, MSDE, CCATS, and MDA database administration duties as required.