Junior Oracle Database Administrator

We are seeking aJunior Oracle Database Administratorto provide entry-level to intermediate database administration support for Oracle database environments supporting Census Bureau systems.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Two (2) or more years of hands-on experience as an Oracle Database Administrator or in a database support role.
• Experience must include supporting Oracle databasesperformSQL and PL/SQL development tasks andassistwith operational support and troubleshooting in a production environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies customers or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC) Department of Defense (DoD) Federal Civil agencies and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment requirements and operational landscape is highly desirable.

EDUCATION:

• A bachelors degree in computer scienceor a related technical field is.
• Fifteen (15) years of applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirements.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AREAS PREFERRED:

• Minimum two (2) years of experience performing Oracle database administration duties.
• Working knowledge of Oracle SQL and PL/SQL including development of basic to moderately complex queries and database objects.
• Experience providing day-to-day support and maintenance for Oracle databases.
• Experience supporting production database environments and responding to operational issues.
• Experience with operating systems including Sun Solaris 10.0 or later and Red Hat Linux 6.x or later.
  
• Ability to work independently with guidance and supervision as needed.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides day-to-day operational support for Oracle database environments under the guidance of senior database administrators.
• Assistswith installation configuration monitoring and routine maintenance of Oracle databases (11.x 12.x and higher).
  
• Supports 24x7 production and on-call troubleshooting activities to maintaindatabase availability and performance.
• Develops and maintainsdatabase objects using Oracle SQL and PL/SQL including packages procedures functions views and cursors.
• Writes and supports SQL queries and works with database objects such as tables and views.
• Assistswith basic database performance monitoring and tuning activities.
• Supports Oracle product troubleshooting and assistswith problem resolution and root cause analysis.
• Supports Oracle database environments operatingon Sun Solaris and Red Hat Linux platforms.
• Documents database procedures configurations and operational activities in accordance withDCoEstandards.
• Works collaboratively with application teams system administrators and senior DBAs to support mission operations.
• Demonstratesthe ability to follow established processes while developing technical skills and independence overtime.
• Workclosely on site with labs to deeply understand the complexities of day-to-day operations in a laboratory research environment.

The U.S. Census Bureau (USCB) is the nations leading source of high-quality data on the population and economy supporting evidence-based decision-making across the Federal Government industry and the public. To sustain and modernize its data infrastructure the Census Bureau isestablishingan enterprise Database Center of Excellence (DCoE) to centralize and standardize database administration services across the organization.

Census Bureau systemsoperate withina complex heterogeneous IT ecosystem that includes multiple operating systems database technologies and deployment models. This position works collaboratively with senior database administrators program offices infrastructure teams and cybersecurity stakeholders to ensure reliable and secure database services across the enterprise.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Suitland MD
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle feel touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizenship

Clearance: Public Trust Moderate Risk

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals employment decisions will be based on merit qualifications and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race color creed religion sex national origin disability age genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as protected status). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms conditions and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities participation in all company-sponsored activities and all employment actions such as promotions compensation benefits and termination of employment.

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. Technology moving at the speed of thought embodies these principles the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. Apply now to explore jobs with us .

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health dental vision 401K life insurance short-term and long-term disability plans vacation time and holidays.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal state and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals employment decisions will be based on merit qualifications and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race color creed religion sex sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status national origin disability age genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as protected status). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms conditions and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities participation in all company-sponsored activities and all employment actions such as promotions compensation benefits and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application please contactfor assistance.