Contact: Judy Bolton, Sr. Technical Recruiter Mindbank Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator for a 100% onsite, direct hire position in Herndon, Virginia. This position requires an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph. (Candidates without this clearance cannot be considered.) This position pays up to $147K and our client offers generous benefits. The Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) will provide expert-level database administration support in a high-security environment. The DBA will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and securing Oracle databases, ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance with security standards. The role supports mission-critical systems by implementing disaster recovery solutions, troubleshooting performance issues, and collaborating with development and operations teams. Key Responsibilities & Duties (Have you done this type of work recently?) Database Administration & Management
• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle database systems.
• Perform routine administration tasks, including patching, troubleshooting, backups, and ensuring high availability.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and apply Oracle STIGs.
• Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies. Performance Tuning & Technical Support
• Troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues.
• Optimize SQL queries, PL/SQL scripts, and database performance.
• Support infrastructure components like storage, hardware, and networking.
• Conduct capacity planning to ensure future scalability. Security & Compliance
• Enforce security standards, including auditing, encryption, and access control.
• Work with security teams to ensure compliance with security policies. Collaboration & Process Improvement
• Work closely with development, business, and operations teams.
• Create and maintain documentation, including system configurations and troubleshooting steps.
• Participate in on-call support rotation for after-hours database troubleshooting.
• Stay updated on Oracle advancements, industry best practices, and cloud technologies.
• Provide mentorship to junior DBA staff. Position Requirements (You must meet these qualifications to be considered)
• US Citizen with an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph (No exceptions)
• 100% onsite in Herndon, Virginia. (No exceptions.)
• Unexpired Security+ certification. (No exceptions.)
• BS in Computer Science or other relevant discipline.
• Oracle Database Expertise: Minimally six (6) years of experience with Oracle Database (19c+), including installation, configuration, patching, and performance tuning.
• Security & Compliance: Proven ability to apply Oracle STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides) and meet security requirements.
• High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Experience with Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters) and Data Guard for high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery.
• Performance Tuning: Advanced SQL query optimization, PL/SQL scripting, and database performance tuning skills.
• Backup & Recovery: Expertise with Oracle RMAN (Recovery Manager) for backups, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Operating Systems & Virtualization: Experience administering Linux and Windows Server environments; familiarity with VMware or other virtualization platforms.
• Cloud & Migration: Knowledge of AWS RDS, Oracle Cloud, or migrating Oracle databases to cloud/virtualized environments.
• Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex database performance, security, and operational issues.
• Collaboration & Documentation: Strong communication skills, ability to work with cross-functional teams, and proficiency in creating technical documentation. If you meet these qualifications and are interested in learning more, please apply today. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Mindbank is committed to a diverse workforce and we seek the most qualified candidate for each opening without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Date Posted: 27 March 2025
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