Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Overview:
The Database Administrator (DBA) will provide Tier III support for Oracle Database components within a legacy Network Services Connections (NSC) framework, comprising four custom Java-developed systems: Systems/Network Approval Process, SIPRNet GIG Interconnection Approval Process, Ports, Protocols & Services Management – Unclassified, and Ports, Protocols & Services Management – Classified. This end-of-life system requires maintenance to ensure operational continuity without enhancements, upgrades, or code changes until its replacement within 1-2 years. The DBA will focus on database troubleshooting, maintenance, security patching, and supporting potential network transitions (IPv6, SNMPv3), while collaborating with project leads and adhering to security compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and resolve Oracle Database outages or disruptions in production and lab environments.
- Update trouble tickets within 24 hours (acknowledgment) and 48 hours (milestones) with database issue details.
- Estimate fix scope, time, and cost, coordinating with leads for approvals on high-risk changes or additional costs.
- Perform routine maintenance on Oracle Database systems, including managing certificates, purging logs, minor configurations, and health checks.
- Submit a draft Database Maintenance Plan (30 days post-award) and final plan (45 days post-award).
- Apply patches and STIGs to Oracle Database systems in production and lab environments, ensuring compliance for OS and COTS applications.
- Verify database responses to security scans and troubleshoot issues.
- Provide STIG and scan data for accreditation, primarily from the lab environment.
- Consult leads if patches/STIGs disrupt systems or incur costs, proposing alternatives.
- Support configuration, troubleshooting, and testing of Oracle Database systems for potential IPv6 or dual-stack transitions.
- Assist with database configuration and testing for SNMPv3 transitions.
- Manage privileged access to production and lab database systems.
- Coordinate with project leads and attend meetings.
- Deliver quarterly plans, test reports, and change forms; submit monthly activity reports with database tickets.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience:
- 5+ years in Oracle Database administration with Java-based systems.
- Expertise in database patching, STIG compliance, and secure environments.
- Familiarity with network transitions (IPv6, SNMPv3) affecting databases.
- Skills:
- Troubleshooting, backup/recovery, and database optimization.
- Knowledge of database security and compliance.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
- Clearance: Active Top Secret with access to specified systems.
- Certifications (Preferred): Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), CompTIA Security+.
Work Environment:
- Support high-side (Top Secret/Secret) and low-side systems with sensitive database information.
- Collaborate with Tier II/IV contractors and leads.
- Privileged access to production and lab database systems.