Oracle Database Administrator

Spalding, a Saalex company, is seeking an Oracle Database Administrator in Patuxent River, MD.  Spalding, a Saalex company, is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services.  Spalding, a Saalex company, offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $90K-$155K (depending on experience)

Work Location: This is a hybrid position (see on-site requirements below).

**On-site Requirements: This position is hybrid with occasional onsite requirements 1-2 days/week for collaboration, tech support, meetings, etc. Candidates must reside within 90 miles of Patuxent River, MD. Future on-site/telework requirements/schedules may change as additional client direction is received. 

Essential Functions:

• Install, configure, upgrade, and administer Oracle databases, instances, and schemas on-prem and in the AWS cloud.
• Perform routine backups and recovery using datapump export and RMAN integrated into Rubrik.
• Monitor database statistics, tables, indexes, and space usage.
• Perform checks of database servers, confirming status of backups, exports, jobs, and storage.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve database connection and performance issues.
• Create, modify, and delete database accounts.
• Monitor/maintain database DoD STIG compliance, apply fixes and mitigations, and maintain checklists.
• Occasional daily/evening/weekend on-site or telework support for upgrades/ patching is required.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Required:

• Database administration (installation, configuration, upgrading, performance turning) experience working with Oracle 19c required.
• Experience with UNIX required (RHEL or Solaris preferred).
• Command line experience with SQL Developer and/or Toad required.
• Experience with performance tuning required.
• CompTIA Security+ certification required (must show proof of cert prior to interview).
• BS/BA degree and 3 years related experience OR AA/AS degree and 7 years related experience OR HS and 9 years related experience.

Desired:

• Experience setting up and configuring Amazon RDS database instances preferred.

Security Clearance:

• Active/Interim TS/SSBI clearance OR active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SSBI required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Education:

• BS/BA degree and 3 years related experience OR AA/AS degree and 7 years related experience OR HS and 9 years related experience.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Benefit