Senior Oracle Database Administrator

Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a Senior 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: $140K-$158K (depending on experience)

Work Location: Hybrid remote/in-office (see onsite requirements below).

**Onsite Requirements: Position will require on-site work at Patuxent River, MD 2-3 days per week as part of an onsite rotation schedule. 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.

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).

Desired:

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

Education:

BS/BA degree and 10+ years related experience OR additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

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.

• 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 Plan