Oracle DBA

Job#: 3013298

Job Description:

Title: Oracle DBA

Location: Washington DC - Hybrid at the Pentagon (2 days a week onsite)

Contract: 6 month contract to fulltime perm conversion

Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 / hourly rate on contract (based on experience)

Salary conversion after 6 months


Seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to join our on a program supporting the Department of Defense financial management processes and systems. In this role, you will support database activities in maintaining multiple Oracle and Postgres databases across multiple environments, both unclassified and classified. You will support CaaS, DevOps, Zero Trust, and custom software development and implementation eff orts. You will play a key role in supporting a new data tagging eff ort. You will be part of a team where complex problem solving and communication skills are critical to success. You will get to contribute immediately in a dynamic, fast-paced, high visibility environment.

This position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and experience interfacing directly with senior government staff. Work location is hybrid with support at client site at least 2 days a week and with remote work when not onsite at our client location in the Washington DC commute area.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years experience administering Oracle databases
• 4+ years SDLC experience including system requirements definition, and/or development, and/or testing, and/or training
• 2+ years experience administering Oracle WebLogic/Fusion Middleware
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL databases
• Familiarity with Cloud database instances
• 8570 IAT Level II certification required (i.e. Security+ CE)
• Direct functional experience with DoD Business systems

Desired:

• Experience administering DoD financial databases
• Experience with DevOps platform (i.e., Azure DevOps, GitLab, Atlassian Suite, Digital.ai)
• Experience with Qlik Sense business analytics tools (i.e. Qlik, Tableau, PowerBI)

Responsibilities:

• Support day to day Oracle and PostgreSQL DBA support activities as well as support to special projects including application rehosting migrations.
• Assist in managing and maintain multiple Oracle and PostgreSQL database instances.
• Perform installation and upgrade of applications, databases, and tools including patching of technology stack and databases
• Perform patching tasks for keeping all environments current with vendor patches
• Apply database and application performance tuning techniques for keeping all environments at optimal performance
• Support and maintain backup and recovery activities and processes utilizing Oracle RMAN (Recovery Manager).
• Recommend improvements to processes and procedures to increase productivity, reduce maintenance cycles, and improve quality delivery.
• Provide on-call support to production environments when required, including some weekend support
• Support and maintain password resets for server and database accounts
• Work cooperatively with functional and technical staff, to meet timelines and deliverables

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.