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Job description
Location: Washington, DC / Remote
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Start Date: Mid-November 2026
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens Only
Interview: In-Person Interview Required
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) / Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a large-scale enterprise database environment.
The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on expertise in Oracle database administration, backup and recovery, clustering, high availability, disaster recovery, database troubleshooting, upgrades, patching, and performance support. Experience supporting additional relational database technologies is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
Administer, monitor, maintain, and support enterprise Oracle database environments.
Install, configure, upgrade, and patch Oracle database software and related components.
Manage Oracle Grid Infrastructure and clustered database environments.
Perform database backup, recovery, and restoration using Oracle RMAN .
Create, configure, and maintain standalone and clustered database environments.
Monitor database availability, performance, capacity, and overall health.
Troubleshoot database performance, connectivity, configuration, and production issues.
Perform root-cause analysis, issue triage, and problem resolution.
Design and support High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions.
Develop and maintain SQL and PL/SQL scripts for database administration and automation.
Perform server maintenance, database upgrades, software installations, and patch management.
Collaborate with application, infrastructure, security, engineering, and operations teams.
Maintain database documentation, operational procedures, and technical standards.
Required Skills
Extensive experience as an Oracle Database Administrator
Strong expertise with Oracle Database
Oracle Grid Infrastructure
Oracle RMAN
SQL and SQL scripting
PL/SQL
SQL Server
SQL Server Clustering
Database backup and recovery
High Availability and Disaster Recovery
Database performance monitoring and troubleshooting
Database installation, upgrades, and patching
Production database support
Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
Preferred Skills
Experience with one or more of the following technologies is preferred:
PostgreSQL
MySQL
MariaDB
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft Access
Database automation and scripting
Enterprise monitoring and performance-management tools
Qualifications
Significant hands-on experience managing enterprise Oracle database environments.
Ability to serve as a technical SME for complex database issues and initiatives.
Strong understanding of database architecture, security, performance, availability, and recovery.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and management.
Ability to work independently as well as within cross-functional teams.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be available to participate in an in-person interview .
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Worksite address
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Who can apply
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