Sr. Oracle Database Administrator
About The Position
We need an experienced Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) at the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO). GPO is the federal agency that produces and distributes the official publications of the U.S. Government, and this contract supports the databases behind business systems across the agency. In this role, you will serve as the senior technical resource for all Oracle database administration, troubleshooting, and configuration. You will also support proactive capacity planning and system health monitoring for Oracle database environments, manage and resolve assigned RFCs and ServiceNow tickets in accordance with operational SLAs, and troubleshoot database issues and application-level integrations tied to Oracle backends. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today!
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience administering Oracle Database in enterprise production environments
- Working knowledge of Oracle Grid and Oracle RMAN technologies
- Experience with daily operations, monitoring, and issue triage for Oracle database environments, including system setup, configuration, error diagnosis, and resolution
- Experience with ITSM/ticketing platforms (e.g., ServiceNow) for request lifecycle management from submission to closeout
- Familiarity with database monitoring/capacity planning tools (e.g., Idera, SolarWinds, or equivalent)
- Ability to execute Requests for Change (RFCs) under formal change management processes and meet defined SLAs
- Experience troubleshooting database issues and application-level integrations (e.g., SharePoint or similar enterprise platforms) connected to Oracle backends
- Must be a US Citizen
Nice To Haves
- Relevant Oracle certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), or equivalent)
- Experience supporting federal government database environments or GSA Schedule-based task orders
- Familiarity with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or other cloud-hosted Oracle environments in addition to on-premises Oracle
- Working familiarity with MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MS Access (additional platforms named in the broader contract scope)
- Exposure to SQL Server environments (a plus, given the mixed-platform nature of the team)
Responsibilities
- Serve as the senior technical resource for all Oracle database administration, troubleshooting, and configuration
- Support proactive capacity planning and system health monitoring for Oracle database environments
- Manage and resolve assigned RFCs and ServiceNow tickets in accordance with operational SLAs
- Assist internal customers/users with building, configuring, and troubleshooting Oracle databases
- Troubleshoot database issues (Oracle, and cross-platform where applicable) and application-level integrations tied to Oracle backends
- Produce weekly support activity reports documenting work performed and outcomes
- Maintain documentation of system configurations, changes, and troubleshooting procedures
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 401k contribution options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
