Oracle Database Administrator (Data Engineer)

This Oracle Database Administrator role focuses on designing, implementing, and operating secure, high-availability Oracle database solutions across on-prem and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer Oracle RAC databases on the IBM AIX Unix platform, including installation, setup, configuration, performance tuning, and operational support for high availability.
• Provision, migrate, optimize, and support enterprise Oracle databases on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Implement advanced security controls, including TLS 1.2 network encryption for client-to-database and server communication.
• Apply quarterly Critical Patch Updates (CPU) across database environments using Oracle Fleet Maintenance tools and OEM automation.
• Build, maintain, and test Oracle Data Guard physical standby configurations to support high availability, zero data loss, and fast failovers.
• Automate routine database administration tasks such as provisioning, backup monitoring, and health checks using Ansible and Shell scripting.
• Use OEM for proactive monitoring, diagnostics, and performance management.
• Manage incidents and change tickets in ServiceNow, including root cause analysis for incidents.
• Respond promptly to 24/7 on-call notifications for participation in major incident bridges and critical database alerts.
• Apply engineering principles when designing and enhancing new and existing systems.
• Document new system components and modifications to existing components.
• Ensure security and integrity of database and product solutions in line with Navy Federal, industry engineering, and Information Security practices.
• Support business needs with engineering tasks and assignments.
• Conduct engineering technology research, procurement, deployment, and configuration for new and modified systems.
• Provide technical leadership for the architecture discipline and development of information technology solutions.
• Communicate clear, organized, and concise information to multiple audiences to support business decisions.
• Perform installation, upgrade, and migration of Oracle RAC databases.
• Deliver performance tuning for production Oracle databases.
• Design and implement high availability solutions using Oracle RAC and Data Guard.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call DBA rotation supporting the production Oracle DB environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of Oracle Database Administrator experience with a proven track record administering Oracle RAC on the AIX platform.
• Cloud experience: hands-on experience creating and supporting database deployments in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or similar.
• Experience implementing and supporting Oracle Multi-tenant Architecture databases.
• Advanced automation scripting experience.
• Significant experience with Oracle EM and Oracle Fleet Maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering discipline.
• Advanced organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Strong initiative and good judgment to make sound decisions.
• Database and presentation software skills.
• Research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Expert verbal and written communication skills.
• Word processing and spreadsheet software skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.

Technologies

• Oracle RAC
• AIX Unix platform (IBM AIX)
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• TLS 1.2
• Oracle Fleet Maintenance
• OEM automation
• Oracle Data Guard (Dataguard)
• Oracle EM (OEM)
• ServiceNow
• Ansible
• Shell
• Oracle Multi-tenant Architecture
• Dataguard

Hours

• Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
• Rotating on-call schedule required

Location

• 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
• 141 Security Drive Winchester, VA 22602

Compensation: USD 78,400 - 123,200 per year

Work mode: Onsite (Winchester, VA)