Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)

Kforce - Glenn Dale, MD

Full-time

Glenn Dale, MD

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of Oracle Database systems, specifically Oracle Database 19c, Oracle RAC, and GoldenGate. This role involves supporting ERP upgrade projects, ensuring high availability and data integrity, and providing technical support to users. The DBA will also implement security policies, perform advanced performance tuning, and coordinate with internal teams to assess the impact of database changes.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle Database 19c, Oracle RAC, and GoldenGate.
• Plan, execute, and support the ERP upgrade project through capacity planning, tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Perform advanced performance tuning on complex processes involving multi-terabyte databases and heavy transaction volumes.
• Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot database performance, ensuring high availability and data integrity.
• Direct programmers and analysts to implement changes and enhancements in the database management system (DBMS).
• Create and maintain test environments for application development, including libraries and procedures.
• Execute backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures in case of hardware or software failure.
• Coordinate with internal teams to assess the impact of database changes on other systems and associated costs.
• Perform logical and physical data modeling and database prototyping.
• Develop relational database models and implement physical data models from logical models.
• Implement and enforce database security policies, monitoring access control, and ensuring compliance with EIR accessibility standards.
• Assist with the installation of new database software, benchmarking, and threshold testing.
• Maintain the data dictionary to ensure uniformity and consistency across the organization.
• Provide technical support to users, ensuring data availability and troubleshooting accessibility issues.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience with Oracle Database 12c or higher.
• 8+ years of experience with Oracle RAC and GoldenGate technologies.
• 8+ years of experience with Advanced SQL and Shell scripting.
• 8+ years of experience managing multi-terabyte databases.
• 8+ years of experience in advanced performance tuning for high-volume processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off for salaried personnel
• Paid sick leave for hourly employees on Service Contract Act projects