Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) with a TS/SCI clearance to support our government customer in Washington DC.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining Oracle database systems in a secure government environment. This position requires a professional who can ensure optimal database performance, security, and availability while supporting mission-critical applications. Candidates must be able to obtain appropriate clearance to work with sensitive government data. A Top-Secret SCI is required for this position
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:
The Senior Oracle DBA will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of complex Oracle database environments supporting FBI operations. Principal responsibilities include:
Design, develop, and maintain complex Oracle database solutions for large-scale FBI projects
Create and optimize SQL/PL-SQL code to improve system functionality and performance
Perform database performance tuning, capacity planning, and storage management
Develop comprehensive data models and implement effective data migration strategies
Implement and manage Oracle Data Guard solutions for high availability and disaster recovery
Establish and maintain database security protocols in accordance with FBI requirements
Configure and maintain Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) environments
Monitor database systems for performance issues and implement solutions
Conduct database backups, recovery, and replication procedures
Develop and maintain database documentation, including standard operating procedures
Collaborate with application developers, system administrators, and FBI stakeholders
Provide technical guidance to junior database administrators
Deliver regular status reports and participate in project planning meetings
Education and Experience:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
8+ years of relevant professional experience in Oracle database administration and development
6+ years of experience working with Oracle Database Enterprise Edition (versions 11g through 19c)
Experience supporting database environments in federal government settings, preferably law enforcement or intelligence agencies
Demonstrated experience in database design, performance tuning, and optimization
Experience with Oracle security features and compliance with federal security standards
Required Skills and Competencies:
Expert-level knowledge of Oracle database administration, SQL, and PL/SQL development
Advanced experience with Oracle Data Guard, RAC, ASM, and RMAN
Proficiency with Oracle database performance tuning, including SQL tuning, AWR analysis, and optimization of tunable parameters
Strong understanding of database security principles and their implementation within Oracle environments
Experience with Oracle Exadata and/or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Demonstrated ability to design and implement database backup and recovery strategies
Expertise in database migrations, upgrades, and patching with minimal downtime
Proficiency with Oracle Enterprise Manager and other monitoring tools
Knowledge of shell scripting (Bash, Perl, Python) for automation of DBA tasks
Experience working in Linux/Unix environments
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain required TS/SCI security clearance
Desired Skills and Competencies:
Experience supporting FBI systems or other law enforcement/intelligence agency databases
Current security clearance
Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Oracle Certified Master (OCM) certification
Experience with Oracle GoldenGate for replication
Knowledge of database containerization using Docker or similar technologies
Experience with Oracle Multitenant architecture
Understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines as they relate to database changes
Experience with Oracle Enterprise Edition options such as Partitioning, Advanced Security, and Advanced Compression
Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and implementation
Experience with cloud database migrations
Familiarity with ITIL practices and change management procedures
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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
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Job Details
Job Family Software and Systems Development
Job Function Software Engineer
Pay Type Salary
