Oracle DBA

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, and optimize critical production databases in a secure and highly available environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Oracle Database Administration, troubleshooting, patching, and performance tuning. The DBA will work closely with development, business, and operations teams to ensure the integrity, availability, and reliability of business data.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform database administration tasks required for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of database management systems (DBMS), and related software.
• Design and implement predictive analysis for database systems.
• Administer backend storage servers and hardware platforms for database systems.
• Install, configure, monitor, and performance-tune production databases to ensure high availability and efficient operations.
• Provide support in the development and implementation of database policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring database integrity and availability.
• Perform regular database software updates and patching as part of security and performance management.
• Collaborate with development, business, and operations teams to ensure the security, confidentiality, and integrity of data.
• Responsible for the availability, reliability, and integrity of business data stored in production databases.

Required Qualifications:

• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph adjudication or active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and pass a polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a field of study related to the position (or equivalent experience) with 8+ years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Oracle Database Administration.
• Active Security+ certification (DoD 8570 Baseline certification for IAT Level 2).
• Extensive experience with Oracle database platforms.
• Experience applying database STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides) to Oracle databases.
• Proven experience with patching and upgrading Oracle databases.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving database performance issues.
• Ability to independently upgrade major database instances.
• Experience with and ability to independently implement multiple database backup strategies.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience writing SQL and PL/SQL queries to generate reports, modify data, and perform other database tasks.
• Strong experience in database design and development.
• Experience with Linux and/or Windows operating systems.
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud environments.
• Experience with VMware.
• Familiarity with Agile practices and methodologies.
• Advanced experience in database monitoring, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and high availability strategies for Oracle 19c or higher.
• Expertise in designing, developing, and managing large-scale databases.
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle database backup and recovery strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions for Oracle databases.
• Strong ability to design, develop, and document technical solutions and standard operating procedures.
• Experience administering Linux/Windows server-based operating systems and scripting via command-line interface (CLI).
• Proficient in capacity planning, utilization, and performance monitoring for indexes, tables, queries, and stored procedures.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.