Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Senior Database Administrator to implement and optimize computerized database systems that support the Department of State's ability to function daily, enabling its mission.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain smooth operation and physical design of databases
- Conduct performance tuning of indexes and databases
- Review database designs and integration of systems; provide backup recovery; and recommend enhancements
- Maintain security and integrity controls
- Manage day-to-day enterprise security hygiene, rapidly executing remediations for high-severity CVEs and actively exploited KEVs to protect core systems and applications
- Formulate policies, procedures, and standards related to database management, and monitor transaction activity and utilization
- Develop stored procedures and triggers
- Administer a variety of database systems, such as Oracle RDBMS, MS SQL Server, Postgres DB, and other Database Management Systems (DBMS)
- Develop and enforce database administration and user standards and procedures; audit, modify, and amend data in systems using SQL commands
- Oversee the scheduling of database projects, database and transaction log backups, notifications, and database replication between multiple SQL servers and remote sites
- Help database designers/information system analysts develop and create SQL and Web-based databases and database systems
- Review technical designs, reports, documentation, and other materials produced by staff
- Create and maintain high-level reporting systems using products, such as Oracle OEM BI reports; research and implement new database and online technology
- Apply solid DBA skills to Oracle RAC and Data Guard installation, configuration, and troubleshooting production issues
- Apply advanced methods, theories, and research techniques to investigate and resolve complex system requirements and issues
Skills
- Bachelors degree and 12 years of experience or a Masters degree and 10 years of experience or an Associates degree and 14 years of experience or a High School diploma/equivalent and 16 years of experience
- U.S. citizenship and minimum active SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain a TOP SECRET clearance
- Hands-on experience with full-life cycle implementation of Oracle 19c RDBMS and 19c/21c hub Oracle GoldenGate for production environments
- Experience upgrading Oracle RDBMS from 11g to 19c as well as the Transparent Data Encryption
- Experience writing custom monitoring reports for 12c OEM
- Strong communication skills to communicate systems proposals to management and customers and provide systems diagnoses and resolution for current systems
- Strong organization skills to prioritize work, balance, and lead complex projects
- Leadership skills to guide and mentor less experienced team members
- At least 7 years' experience as an Oracle DBA or Oracle-related area, including at least 5 years' experience as an Oracle 11g or 12c DBA applying knowledge of RAC, ASM, GoldenGate, Data Guard, RMAN, Patching, AND/OR Security
- Experience writing custom monitoring reports for 12c OEM
- Experience with Oracle RDBMS upgrade from 11g/12c to 19c and Containerization
- Experience working with Oracle Cloud Computing (private or public)
- Experiences with an Oracle Engineered System, such as Exadata and Sun Super Cluster
- Experience as an operational DB Ops lead
Benefits
- Remote work allowed 100%
- Core Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, approximately 8:00 AM ET - 4:00 PM ET (flexible)
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