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SAIC · 2 weeks ago

Oracle Database Admin

Lakewood, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $120K/yr

6+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a proactive and motivated database administrator. The role involves providing day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and upgrades of Oracle databases on Windows/Linux, ensuring high availability and performance while maintaining security and compliance.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

All Oracle work is primarily on windows with some Linux

Operational maintenance and availability Perform high-level, day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and uptime management for complex database management systems, workstations, and servers across multiple operating systems to ensure continuous service availability

Installation, upgrades, and patch management Coordinate, schedule, and perform complex database software installations, upgrades, updates, and patches in accordance with established IT policies and procedures, minimizing downtime and service disruption

Performance monitoring and tuning Continually monitor and tune multiple database systems and instances to achieve and sustain optimal performance levels, using metrics-driven analysis and proactive adjustments

Data integrity, recoverability, and backup operations Ensure data integrity and recoverability by evaluating, implementing, and managing appropriate solutions; develop and maintain backup and archive schedules and procedures to support rapid restoration

Security management and auditing Monitor database security concerns, implement security best practices, conduct security audits and peer reviews, and remediate vulnerabilities to maintain a secure data environment

Incident escalation and support ownership Serve as the escalation point for database-related incidents, remove blockers, coordinate responses, and engage higher-level contacts as needed to resolve issues promptly

Problem analysis and technical solutions Analyze problems from raw information, synthesize findings, and provide well-reasoned technical solutions for issues of moderate scope and complexity, communicating results appropriately to varied audiences

Project planning and delivery With IT Site contract lead or team lead support - assess, plan, assign or execute, monitor, and deliver database-related projects and milestones assigned by IT Site contract lead or team lead, ensuring timely completion and quality outcomes

Standards, policies, and configuration governance Develop, implement, and promote standards, policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures for database administration; conduct audits to ensure compliance with configuration guidelines

Modernization and architecture contributions Plan and implement modernization initiatives for database implementations and contribute to design decisions in collaboration with systems administrators, database engineers, and software developers

Documentation and knowledge management Create and maintain clear, up-to-date documentation and knowledge artifacts for database administration processes, configurations, runbooks, and operational procedures

Development and analytics support Supports development teams and data analysts with troubleshooting, schema and table design, SQL query optimization, data troubleshooting, and implementation guidance to enable efficient application delivery

Oversight of Work Works under general direction on routine work. May receive detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. Follows established procedures. Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy. Exercises judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action

Other duties as assigned by IT Site contract lead or team lead

Qualification

Oracle database administrationWindows/Linux proficiencyDatabase security practicesPL/SQL programmingCustomer serviceProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Must have a minimum of 6 years of related experience as a database administrator, specializing in Oracle databases on Windows

Must be able to work five days per week (M-F), eight hours per day

Oracle database administration, day-to-day operations, security, troubleshooting, customer service

Must be able to pass a background investigation and gain a Public Trust Determination. Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder who has resided in the U.S. for at least 3 years