Apex Systems
Job #3013298
Title:
Oracle DBA
Location:
Washington DC - Hybrid at the Pentagon (2 days a week onsite)
Contract:
6 month contract to fulltime perm conversion
Pay:
$50.00 - $60.00 / hourly rate on contract (based on experience)
Clearance:
Candidates must be US citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.
Seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to join our on a program supporting the Department of Defense financial management processes and systems. In this role, you will support database activities in maintaining multiple Oracle and Postgres databases across multiple environments, both unclassified and classified. You will support CaaS, DevOps, Zero Trust, and custom software development and implementation efforts. You will play a key role in supporting a new data tagging effort. You will be part of a team where complex problem solving and communication skills are critical to success. You will get to contribute immediately in a dynamic, fast-paced, high visibility environment. This position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and experience interfacing directly with senior government staff. Work location is hybrid with support at client site at least 2 days a week and with remote work when not onsite at our client location in the Washington DC commute area.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must be US citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience.
4+ years experience administering Oracle databases.
4+ years SDLC experience including system requirements definition, and/or development, and/or testing, and/or training.
2+ years experience administering Oracle WebLogic/Fusion Middleware.
Familiarity with PostgreSQL databases.
Familiarity with Cloud database instances.
8570 IAT Level II certification required (i.e. Security+ CE).
Direct functional experience with DoD Business systems.
Desired Qualifications
Experience administering DoD financial databases.
Experience with DevOps platform (i.e., Azure DevOps, GitLab, Atlassian Suite, Digital.ai).
Experience with Qlik Sense business analytics tools (i.e. Qlik, Tableau, PowerBI).
Responsibilities
Support day to day Oracle and PostgreSQL DBA support activities as well as support to special projects including application rehosting migrations.
Assist in managing and maintain multiple Oracle and PostgreSQL database instances.
Perform installation and upgrade of applications, databases, and tools including patching of technology stack and databases.
Perform patching tasks for keeping all environments current with vendor patches.
Apply database and application performance tuning techniques for keeping all environments at optimal performance.
Support and maintain backup and recovery activities and processes utilizing Oracle RMAN (Recovery Manager).
Recommend improvements to processes and procedures to increase productivity, reduce maintenance cycles, and improve quality delivery.
Provide on-call support to production environments when required, including some weekend support.
Support and maintain password resets for server and database accounts.
Work cooperatively with functional and technical staff, to meet timelines and deliverables.
Benefits Overview Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans, an ESPP and a 401K program with company match, an HSA, an Employee Assistance Program with up to 8 free counseling sessions, corporate discount savings, and professional development programs with training and certification prep. Full details are available in our Welcome Packet.
EEO Commitment Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Information Technology
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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Title:
Oracle DBA
Location:
Washington DC - Hybrid at the Pentagon (2 days a week onsite)
Contract:
6 month contract to fulltime perm conversion
Pay:
$50.00 - $60.00 / hourly rate on contract (based on experience)
Clearance:
Candidates must be US citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.
Seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to join our on a program supporting the Department of Defense financial management processes and systems. In this role, you will support database activities in maintaining multiple Oracle and Postgres databases across multiple environments, both unclassified and classified. You will support CaaS, DevOps, Zero Trust, and custom software development and implementation efforts. You will play a key role in supporting a new data tagging effort. You will be part of a team where complex problem solving and communication skills are critical to success. You will get to contribute immediately in a dynamic, fast-paced, high visibility environment. This position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and experience interfacing directly with senior government staff. Work location is hybrid with support at client site at least 2 days a week and with remote work when not onsite at our client location in the Washington DC commute area.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must be US citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience.
4+ years experience administering Oracle databases.
4+ years SDLC experience including system requirements definition, and/or development, and/or testing, and/or training.
2+ years experience administering Oracle WebLogic/Fusion Middleware.
Familiarity with PostgreSQL databases.
Familiarity with Cloud database instances.
8570 IAT Level II certification required (i.e. Security+ CE).
Direct functional experience with DoD Business systems.
Desired Qualifications
Experience administering DoD financial databases.
Experience with DevOps platform (i.e., Azure DevOps, GitLab, Atlassian Suite, Digital.ai).
Experience with Qlik Sense business analytics tools (i.e. Qlik, Tableau, PowerBI).
Responsibilities
Support day to day Oracle and PostgreSQL DBA support activities as well as support to special projects including application rehosting migrations.
Assist in managing and maintain multiple Oracle and PostgreSQL database instances.
Perform installation and upgrade of applications, databases, and tools including patching of technology stack and databases.
Perform patching tasks for keeping all environments current with vendor patches.
Apply database and application performance tuning techniques for keeping all environments at optimal performance.
Support and maintain backup and recovery activities and processes utilizing Oracle RMAN (Recovery Manager).
Recommend improvements to processes and procedures to increase productivity, reduce maintenance cycles, and improve quality delivery.
Provide on-call support to production environments when required, including some weekend support.
Support and maintain password resets for server and database accounts.
Work cooperatively with functional and technical staff, to meet timelines and deliverables.
Benefits Overview Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans, an ESPP and a 401K program with company match, an HSA, an Employee Assistance Program with up to 8 free counseling sessions, corporate discount savings, and professional development programs with training and certification prep. Full details are available in our Welcome Packet.
EEO Commitment Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Information Technology
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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