Database EngineerAdministrator

Job Description:

Leidos is seeking a Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to support mission-critical database systems and infrastructure operations at a Government customer site at Springfield VA. The selected candidate will serve as a database subject matter expert lead database efforts and work independently to meet critical mission objectives in a secure high-pressure enterprise environment.

The role requires deep hands-on experience with Oracle 19c enterprise infrastructure secure database deployments and DoD-compliant systems. The DBA will collaborate with system administrators storage administrators network administrators mission application teams internal stakeholders and external customers to resolve complex issues that span the application database operating system network and storage layers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Administer monitor and support Oracle 19c databases across production development and test environments.
• Lead database activities including planning assigning tracking documenting and reporting task progress.
• Install configure maintain document and administer Oracle databases mission software and Oracle-related products to ensure optimum performance and system availability.
• Perform Oracle database installations on Linux and Windows upgrades patching Release Updates Critical Patch Updates and fresh deployments.
• Manage and configure Oracle ASM and Oracle Grid Infrastructure.
• Install and maintain secure database connectivity using TCPS with SSL/TLS encryption.
• Migrate data schema and code from source databases while ensuring data quality and integrity.
• Analyze issues holistically from the application tier through the database operating system network and storage layers.
• Monitor troubleshoot and tune database performance using AWR ASH ADDM execution plans indexing strategies and SQL optimization techniques.
• Perform daily operations and proactive monitoring including space usage log and dump file cleanup database health checks error correction and performance reporting.
• Troubleshoot database system connectivity listener SQL*Net TCPS certificate DNS firewall and backup-related incidents.
• Perform backup and recovery using RMAN and support disaster recovery strategies.
• Implement and maintain DoD STIG compliance and system hardening for Oracle databases Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Remediate vulnerability findings identified through ACAS SCAP Nessus and related security scans.
• Administer database security including user roles and privileges profiles and password policies auditing and compliance controls.
• Support Oracle Spatial and geospatial data implementations.
• Administer and optimize storage integration with NetApp storage systems and support virtualized environments using VMware.
• Use Oracle tools such as SQL*Plus SQL Developer and Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control or Cloud Control.
• Maintain documentation standard operating procedures security artifacts and technical guidance for customer and contract stakeholders.
• Work effectively across IT functional boundaries and directly with customers to resolve complex database systems and infrastructure issues.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a Polygraph.
• Security certification or ability to meet DoD 8570 compliance requirements.
• Bachelors degree in an IT-related field and 12-15 years of DBA experience or Masters degree and 10 years of DBA experience.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Oracle Database 19c or higher.
• Strong expertise with Oracle ASM and Oracle Grid Infrastructure.
• Experience administering Oracle databases on Linux including RHEL/CentOS 7 and 8 and Windows Server 2019 Enterprise.
• Experience implementing DoD STIGs and performing database and operating system hardening.
• Knowledge of vulnerability remediation processes and experience addressing ACAS SCAP Nessus or similar scan findings.
• Strong database performance tuning troubleshooting backup recovery and optimization skills.
• Working knowledge of Linux and Windows-based systems.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts related to Oracle environments.
• Experience working independently with limited supervision while also collaborating effectively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented and comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced mission-critical environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oracle OCP 19c certification.
• Experience with Oracle RAC and Data Guard.
• Experience with PostgreSQL databases.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2019 and Microsoft Windows 10.
• Experience with Oracle Spatial and geospatial data.
• Experience with NetApp storage systems and VMware virtualization.
• Familiarity with RMF ATO processes and Authority to Operate documentation.
• Experience in classified or high-security DoD environments.
• Scripting skills using Bash PowerShell or similar tools.
• Prior experience with NGA or support to mission partners.

Soft Skills:

• Highly self-motivated and able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Security-first mindset with strong attention to detail.

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Pay Range:

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