Database Administrator

Foxhole Technology; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxhole Technology is seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to support Oracle database environments on Linux for a federal agency. The role covers installation, configuration, maintenance, security, and migrations, ensuring reliability and patch management.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on Oracle administration experience, OEM and Oracle GoldenGate replication, and the ability to work securely in a government environment. Hybrid work arrangement (1–2 days onsite) is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of Oracle DBA experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle installation, database creation, cloning, and migration.
• Experience installing and administering Oracle on Linux servers.
• Strong knowledge of database security, patching, user access management, and operational support.

Responsibilities

• Create, clone, and migrate data and database environments using SQL commands and Oracle tools.
• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle software and databases.
• Create, clone, and migrate Oracle databases across environments.
• Install, configure, and support Oracle databases on Linux servers.
• Administer database user roles, permissions, and access controls.
• Maintain database security and support compliance with applicable security requirements.
• Apply database patches, upgrades, and fixes to maintain system health and stability.
• Install, configure, and support Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), including creation of reports.
• Troubleshoot database performance, availability, and replication issues.
• Support operational maintenance and documentation for database environments.

Skills

Oracle DBA

Linux administration

SQL/PLSQL

Security/compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Oracle GoldenGate

Shell scripting

Job description

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (currently 1-2 days onsite per week)

Clearance: Secret

Foxhole Technology provides robust cybersecurity and IT support capabilities for federal civilian and defense agencies. A recognized leader in navigating technology and security challenges, Foxhole delivers mission-focused innovations to answer evolving and complex needs. Our talented employee-owners provide agile, scalable services and solutions that solve operational gaps, operate critical systems, and protect and secure the enterprise – across the organization and around the world.

Foxhole Technology is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to support the installation, configuration, maintenance, security, and migration of Oracle database environments in support of a federal agency. This role will be responsible for managing database operations across Linux servers, supporting replication through Oracle GoldenGate, and ensuring databases remain secure, available, and properly patched. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on Oracle administration experience, can work effectively in a secure environment, and is comfortable supporting both ongoing operations and new database deployments.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Create, clone, and migrate data and database environments using SQL commands and Oracle tools
• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle software and databases
• Create, clone, and migrate Oracle databases across environments
• Install and support Oracle databases on Linux servers
• Administer database user roles, permissions, and access controls
• Maintain database security and support compliance with applicable security requirements
• Apply database patches, upgrades, and fixes to maintain system health and stability
• Install, configure, and support Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), including creation of reports
• Troubleshoot database performance, availability, and replication issues
• Support operational maintenance and documentation for database environments

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Database Administrator, with strong and demonstrable Oracle database administration skills preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Hands-on experience with Oracle installation, database creation, cloning, and migration
• Experience installing and administering databases on Linux servers
• Strong knowledge of database security, patching, user access management, and operational support
• Experience installing and configuring Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) and generating reports

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting secure or government environments
• Manage and monitor Oracle GoldenGate replication
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple database administration tasks in parallel

Requirements of position: Think analytically, effective verbal and written communication skills, make decisions, observe/remember details, interpret data, concentrate on tasks, adjust to change, handle stress/emotions. Regular attendance, maintain work schedule, attend meetings, meet deadlines, keyboard/type, handle confidential information, use math/calculations, stay organized, operate office equipment, may direct others. May be exposed to dust/dirt, humidity, and noise

Foxhole Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected class.