The Senior Oracle Database Administrator will serve as the primary technical resource for Oracle database administration, troubleshooting, and configuration. They will also manage system health monitoring, capacity planning, and resolve operational tickets in accordance with established SLAs.
Sr. Oracle Database Administrator ROLE We need an experienced Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) at the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO). GPO is the federal agency that produces and distributes the official publications of the U.S. Government, and this contract supports the databases behind business systems across the agency. In this role, you will serve as the senior technical resource for all Oracle database administration, troubleshooting, and configuration. You will also support proactive capacity planning and system health monitoring for Oracle database environments, manage and resolve assigned RFCs and ServiceNow tickets in accordance with operational SLAs, and troubleshoot database issues and application-level integrations tied to Oracle backends. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as the senior technical resource for all Oracle database administration, troubleshooting, and configuration
Support proactive capacity planning and system health monitoring for Oracle database environments
Manage and resolve assigned RFCs and ServiceNow tickets in accordance with operational SLAs
Assist internal customers/users with building, configuring, and troubleshooting Oracle databases
Troubleshoot database issues (Oracle, and cross-platform where applicable) and application-level integrations tied to Oracle backends
Produce weekly support activity reports documenting work performed and outcomes
Maintain documentation of system configurations, changes, and troubleshooting procedures
BACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience administering Oracle Database in enterprise production environments
Working knowledge of Oracle Grid and Oracle RMAN technologies
Experience with daily operations, monitoring, and issue triage for Oracle database environments, including system setup, configuration, error diagnosis, and resolution
Experience with ITSM/ticketing platforms (e.g., ServiceNow) for request lifecycle management from submission to closeout
Familiarity with database monitoring/capacity planning tools (e.g., Idera, SolarWinds, or equivalent)
Ability to execute Requests for Change (RFCs) under formal change management processes and meet defined SLAs
Experience troubleshooting database issues and application-level integrations (e.g., SharePoint or similar enterprise platforms) connected to Oracle backends
DESIRED SKILL/EXPERIENCE
Relevant Oracle certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), or equivalent)
Experience supporting federal government database environments or GSA Schedule-based task orders
Familiarity with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or other cloud-hosted Oracle environments in addition to on-premises Oracle
Working familiarity with MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MS Access (additional platforms named in the broader contract scope)
Exposure to SQL Server environments (a plus, given the mixed-platform nature of the team)
LOCATION
Remote
CLEARANCE
Must be a US Citizen
CLIENT
Government Publishing Office (GPO)
HOURS
40 hours per week. 8 hours per day between core hours of 7:30am-6:00pm EST.
Periodic after-hours availability for scheduled patching, reboots, and maintenance
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
Employment Classification Eligibility – W2
RELOCATION
Not eligible for relocation benefits
COMPENSATION
Salary range: $130,000 – $140,000
Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options. Full benefits brochure available for review.
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates. Relocation will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice facilities and systems. As a condition of employment, selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
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