Database Engineer – Oracle, Cloud Platforms

Guidehouse

. Administer, maintain, and support production Oracle databases, including configuration management, patching, upgrades, performance tuning, backup and recovery, security, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $106,000 - $176,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering and maintaining Oracle databases, including performance tuning, backup and recovery, and security compliance. Proficient in automation and cloud technologies, with a strong focus on operational efficiency and incident management.

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Oracle Database AdministrationPerformance Monitoring and TuningAutomation and ScriptingCloud Database SupportIncident Response and Troubleshooting

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Hard Skills

Oracle Database AdministrationPerformance MonitoringBackup and RecoveryHigh Availability SolutionsDatabase PatchingTroubleshootingDatabase SecurityAutomationInfrastructure-as-CodeConfiguration Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsDocumentation SkillsCustomer Service SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft AzureTessellPostgreSQLMySQLMicrosoft SQL Server

Certifications & Qualifications

Oracle CertificationsMicrosoft Azure CertificationsCloud CertificationsITIL Certifications

Industry Keywords

Database AdministrationCloud ModernizationIncident ManagementChange ManagementDevSecOps

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudMS SQL ServerMySQLOraclePostgresSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer, maintain, and support production Oracle databases, including configuration management, patching, upgrades, performance tuning, backup and recovery, security, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management
Serve as a senior escalation point for complex Oracle database incidents and operational challenges
Support and maintain database workloads hosted on Microsoft Azure, Tessell, and other cloud or managed database platforms
Participate in database modernization initiatives, migrations, and cloud adoption efforts
Design, implement, and maintain automation solutions using scripting, APIs, configuration management, and Infrastructure-as-Code technologies
Troubleshoot issues spanning database, infrastructure, application, cloud, and security domains with cross-functional technical teams
Support PostgreSQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and other database technologies as operational requirements evolve
Develop and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, automation artifacts, and knowledge transfer materials
Perform work according to Incident Management, Change Management, Problem Management, vulnerability remediation, security compliance, and DevSecOps practices
Support highly available, business-critical production environments requiring reliable 24x7 operations
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives enhancing operational efficiency, service reliability, automation, and customer satisfaction

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree; additional FOUR (4) years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
SIX (6+) years of experience in database administration, database engineering, or related technical roles
Hands-on experience administering Oracle database environments in production settings
Experience with Oracle database administration and lifecycle management
Experience with performance monitoring, analysis, and tuning
Experience with backup and recovery operations
Experience with high availability and resiliency solutions
Experience with database patching and upgrades
Experience with incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
Experience with database security and vulnerability remediation
Experience with automation, scripting, Infrastructure-as-Code, or configuration management technologies
Experience supporting mission-critical or business-critical database environments with stringent availability, security, and performance requirements
Experience supporting databases within cloud, managed-service, virtualized, or hybrid-cloud environments
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, documentation, and customer-service skills
Ability to adapt to evolving technologies, cloud modernization initiatives, and changing operational requirements
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multifunctional technical teams
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or other federal government clearance as required
Nice to have: Microsoft Azure experience
Nice to have: Tessell or similar Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) or managed database platform experience
Nice to have: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or other enterprise database technologies
Nice to have: Oracle, Microsoft Azure, cloud, database, security, or ITIL certifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Flexible benefits package
Flexible work arrangements