Sr. Oracle Database Administrator with Security Clearance

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Job description

Job Title: Sr. Oracle Database Administrator
Clearance Required: US Citizen, Public Trust Level 6 (National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI
Work Location: Remote: Asheville, NC; Boulder, CO; Stennis, MS; Silver Spring, MD. NCEI operates four duty stations: Asheville, NC; Boulder, CO; Stennis, MS; and Silver Spring, MD. NCEI Asheville is the preferred location. However, this contract does support a remote workforce. If the candidate is remote, the candidate must be able to travel up to 4 weeks of the year to Asheville for training purposes. Some travel to CO may be required. Alpha Omega is seeking a qualified Senior Oracle Database Administrator to join our current team supporting NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). To meet NOAA and NESDIS mission objectives, NCEI ingests large volumes of data and is engaged in substantial software development to produce authoritative data sets and derived products and services. NCEI ingests, archives, and stewards NOAA's observational data, model outputs and derived information for private and public use, while also generating products and services. Our contract Team supports the NCEI mission by providing system administration support for NCEI infrastructure, data management and software development activities. Today, NCEI operates two data centers-one in Asheville and one in Boulder. The NCEI IT Support Service contract staff maintain the IT and network infrastructure at both data centers. This position requires an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) that will have sufficient hands-on experience to architect, recommend, and implement database solutions derived from requirements provided by NCEI stakeholders, which includes NCEI leadership, science teams, and data stewardship teams. The person in this position must possess the ability to communicate effectively and influence NCEI staff and leadership regarding best practices and database administration policies. Demonstrated experience with the operation, management, and sustainment of on-premises relational database server systems is critical to supporting the NCEI mission. With NCEI's transition to the cloud, demonstrated cloud migration and cloud database service knowledge is desired. The primary relational database service supporting the NCEI mission today is based on Oracle Enterprise Edition 19c. Oracle databases have been an integral part of the NCEI mission for decades and require daily maintenance and support. The Senior Oracle Database Administrator is responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, maintaining, reporting, and upgrading the Enterprise Oracle environment at NCEI. Key Responsibilities: Determine requirements for new relational and non-relational databases
Develop recommendations and solutions for new database initiatives
Controlling and monitoring user access to the databases
Monitoring and optimizing the performance of the databases
Determine, enforce, and document database policies, procedures. and standards
Troubleshoot Oracle database performance incidents and problems across Dev, Test, and Production environments
Perform database and software lifecycle activities to ensure highest level of system performance and availability and compliance with business requirements
Perform Oracle database and application server administration
Modify database structures, as necessary, from requirements and DDL provided by application developer teams
Perform backup, data integrity validation, and restoration activities related to databases using systems such as Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN), Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM), and operating system scripts
Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques and recover from database backups
Ensure compliance with the Oracle license agreement
Identifying areas for improvement in the current systems
Ownership of Database tasks and deliverables in Project Plans
Perform requirements gathering, planning and execution of approved migration activities to other database platforms, including "cloud" platforms
Analyze data stored in the database and make recommendations relating to performance and efficiency as it relates to data storage
Develop and maintain documentation related to database technology
Required Qualifications: Education:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field; demonstrated relevant experience and skillsets will be considered
Experience/Skills:
8+ years of experience in database administration and development primarily in Oracle, but also familiarity with other databases (PostgreSQL, MariaDB)
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to logically analyze complex processes and systems
Superior analytical and troubleshooting skills
Strong understanding of RDBMS concepts, principles, and security
Oracle experience should include: RMAN, partitioning, parallel query, performance tuning, Enterprise Manager, APEX and demonstrated fluency in SQL and PL/SQL. Strong working knowledge (6+ recent years) of Linux OS System Administration. This includes in-depth knowledge and experience with troubleshooting and resolving incidents and problems through the shell (command line interface)
Extensive experience (4+ recent years) with Linux shell scripting (e.g. BASH, KSH, etc.)
Write and debug complex Structured Query Language (SQL)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Hands-on experience with database standards and end user applications
Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, and integrity
Proven experience with database design, documentation, and coding
Previous experience with database case tools, IDEs and CLIs
Familiarity with programming languages, libraries, and APIs
Problem solving skills and ability to think algorithmically
Experience with Git, GitLab
Strong bias toward action, delivery, and implementation
Preferred Qualifications: Federal government experience a definite plus
Previous experience providing database system administration support for a scientific community
Working experience with other relational databases, including PostgreSQL and MariaDB
Familiarity with cloud-based technologies and processes, with a focus on AWS
AWS RDS experience and migrating relational databases from on-premises to the cloud is desired
Familiarity with non-relational data technologies, for example graph databases, key-value databases (Redis, AWS DynamoDB), search/analytics engines (ElasticSearch), vector databases etc.
Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle, with exposure to Agile or iterative approaches to delivery
Preferred Certifications: Oracle Database Administration 2019 Certified Professional certification
Benefit Information: Joining the Alpha Omega team entitles you to participate in all retirement benefits, plans of deferred compensation, health and insurance benefits, and other such benefits as set forth in the company's policy and benefits manuals. See below, to name a few: PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company's holiday schedule each year)
Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit
We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. Culture and Values: Alpha Omega's Core Values are (H) harmony, (E) engagement, (A) accountability, (R) resourcefulness, and (T) tenacity - collectively they are an acrostic reminder of the values that guide the work we do. We have H.E.A.R.T.! We foster a culture that recognizes and rewards hard work. Our H.E.A.R.T. program invites colleagues and managers from across the organization to recognize each other for living out our core values. Spotlighted employees enjoy a detailed nomination about their core-values-aligned actions which are then shared with their manager. Our Company: Alpha Omega is an award-winning Federal IT Solutions provider. Since our inception in 2016, we have grown our revenues to $140 million and our employee population to almost 500 people located across the U.S. At the heart of Alpha Omega's mission lies a comprehensive approach to addressing the most critical domains shaping our world today. Through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge technology, the company is committed to delivering mission-enabling solutions that transcend boundaries and propel progress in key areas. We deliver mission-focused solutions in our domain areas of national security, foreign affairs and climate science leveraging our expertise in cybersecurity, data and AI, and digital modernization. Our consistent growth has fostered a series of accolades including Inc. 5000 and Washington Technology's Fast 50 awards for five consecutive years, Virginia Business Best Places to Work seven years in a row, and USA Today and Washington Post Top Workplaces. Alpha Omega places significant emphasis on bolstering national security efforts in collaboration with key government agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Through our National Security domain, we provide innovative solutions and strategic partnerships, the company is committed to safeguarding America's safety and prosperity. From implementing advanced cybersecurity protocols to strengthening critical infrastructure resilience . click apply for full job details

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