Sr. Database Admin / Engineer - Exadata

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Senior Oracle Database Administrator to support large-scale, enterprise-level database environments. In this role, you will serve as a technical leader, driving the design and delivery of high-impact database solutions across complex IT engagements. As a senior-level contributor, you'll work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing database architectures. You will play a key role in modernizing environments, optimizing performance, and ensuring solutions align with both technical and operational objectives. This position also offers the opportunity to contribute at an architectural level-integrating modern cloud and platform services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) with Oracle best practices to deliver innovative, full-stack solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or additional relevant experience in lieu of degree)
• 10+ years of experience administering and engineering solutions with Oracle databases (version 10 and above)
• Strong background in database design, data modeling, and enterprise architecture concepts
• Hands-on experience with RAC, RMAN backup and recovery, and performance tuning in production environments
• Experience with Oracle Exadata, database security tools, Data Guard and/or DB Vault, and data migration strategies
• Familiarity with enterprise database management tools, including Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control
• Ability to work independently while managing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
• DOD 8570 Certification
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Oracle database environments supporting high-availability and mission-critical systems
• Lead database architecture, solution design, and full lifecycle implementation efforts across complex programs
• Gather and interpret customer requirements to support database migration, optimization, and troubleshooting initiatives
• Perform database performance monitoring, tuning, and optimization to ensure system efficiency and reliability
• Deploy and manage Oracle technologies including RAC environments and RMAN backup/recovery solutions
• Support database security, including implementation of controls such as Data Guard, DB Vault, and label security
• Utilize tools such as Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control to monitor and manage database performance and health
• Execute and support data migration and transformation efforts across environments
• Provide technical guidance and subject matter expertise to stakeholders, helping drive informed technical decisions
• Recommend and implement enhancements that improve scalability, reliability, and overall system performance

Benefits

• Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.
• Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.
• Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
• PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.
• Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
• Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.
• Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.
• Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree