Senior Oracle Database Administrator

Information Technology Strategies, Inc

. Serve as senior administrator for enterprise application databases and supporting platform services .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in database administration, including the management of Oracle and SQL databases, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery. Proficient in data governance, performance optimization, and stakeholder management within complex enterprise environments.

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Oracle Database ManagementSQL Database ManagementDisaster Recovery PlanningData GovernanceStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Database DesignDatabase ConfigurationDatabase Performance OptimizationSQL Server Reporting ServicesData CleansingData Integrity EnforcementJCL ConfigurationCapacity PlanningHigh Availability SystemsDatabase Programming

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsClient NegotiationInterfacing with Senior Management

Tools & Technologies

IderaSolarWindsOracle GridOracle RMANMariaDBMS Access

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government PUBLIC TRUST / SECRET / TOP SECRET Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Database AdministrationClient/Server EnvironmentsData ProtectionStatistical MethodsBackup and RecoverySystem Health Monitoring

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

MariaDBOracleSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as senior administrator for enterprise application databases and supporting platform services
Ensure database availability, performance, and reliability
Design, create, configure, and maintain complex databases in client/server and other required environments
Support systems design and database programming
Configure JCL and access methods; optimize access times and device allocation
Establish validation controls, data organization, and statistical methods
Apply data protection, security, and documentation requirements
Manage stakeholder activities and provide input on technical requirements, staffing, and cost analysis
Plan and project long-range database requirements with IT leadership and functional stakeholders
Establish and coordinate backup schedules; execute backups/restores and validate recovery capability
Provide data management support, including data cleansing, database modeling assistance, and enforcement of data integrity processes
Develop and maintain database/data governance artifacts, including policies, standards, procedures, dictionaries, schema documentation, file design/storage, and integration design
Support reporting and analytics needs, run queries, develop reports, and assist with SQL Server Reporting Services configuration/troubleshooting
Support platform connectivity and application availability, including load balancing, tuning, optimization, and fault tolerance
Provide local and remote maintenance support for systems deployed across multiple locations
Assist other system administrators as required
Execute database Continuity of Operations and Disaster Recovery responsibilities, including planning, documentation, exercises, and related continuity activities
Support daily troubleshooting, system setup, error triage, and configuration for SQL Server and SQL Clusters
Perform capacity planning and system health monitoring using Idera and SolarWinds

Requirements

What you’ll need

Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Government PUBLIC TRUST / SECRET / TOP SECRET Clearance
U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, and no recent or pending bankruptcies for basic federal clearance requirements
BS in Information Systems, or related experience
8+ years of experience with domain and expert technical knowledge within the database field
8+ years of experience involving client negotiations and interfacing with senior management
Minimum of five (8) years of satisfactory experience managing Oracle and SQL Database Administrators for federal or commercial clients
Proven proficiency in creating and managing standalone SQL and Oracle databases
Ability to identify and triage issues, perform server maintenance, execute software installations and patching, maintain High Availability (HA) systems, and execute Disaster Recovery (DR) protocols
Previous supervisory experience preferred
Demonstrated expertise across Oracle, Oracle Grid, Oracle RMAN, MariaDB, and MS Access
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Four Medical/Vision options including an HSA plan
Dental and Orthodontia plan
Vision Materials plan
Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
401K Retirement Program with company contribution
Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
Semi-monthly pay cycle