Database Administrator (JSME)

GBTI Solutions Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GBTI Solutions Inc. is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) to provide Tier III Oracle Database support across production and lab environments.

The role includes troubleshooting, maintenance, patching, upgrades, and performance monitoring, with collaboration across WebLogic/Java components and security compliance. You will generate maintenance plans, apply patches, conduct upgrades, and report metrics monthly, while coordinating with project leads and contractors to ensure operational

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Oracle Database administration experience.
• Experience with WebLogic/Java integration, patching, and STIG compliance.
• Tier III database support in secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Resolve Oracle outages in production and lab environments.
• Maintain, patch, and upgrade Oracle DB and monitor performance.
• Apply patches and STIGs to ensure compliance.
• Prepare database maintenance and change documentation.
• Coordinate with leads and contractors; attend meetings.
• Report monthly Oracle metrics.

Skills

Oracle Database

WebLogic/Java integration

Troubleshooting

Performance tuning

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

STIG compliance tooling

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview:
The Database Administrator (DBA) will provide Tier III support for Oracle Database systems in production and lab environments, ensuring operational continuity until a replacement system is deployed. The role focuses on Oracle Database administration, including troubleshooting, maintenance, patching, upgrades, and performance monitoring, while supporting WebLogic and Java components related to database functionality. The DBA will collaborate with project leads and contractors, adhering to security compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Resolve Oracle Database outages or issues in production and lab environments.
• Update trouble tickets within 24 hours (acknowledgment) and 48 hours (milestones).
• Estimate fix scope, time, and cost, coordinating with leads for approvals on high-risk changes or upgrades.
• Perform routine maintenance (e.g., managing certificates, purging logs, minor configurations, 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 the lab, ensuring compliance for OS and database applications.
• Provide STIG and security scan data for accreditation processes.
• Consult leads if patches disrupt systems or incur costs, proposing alternatives.
• Plan and execute Oracle Database upgrades, including a planned upgrade during the performance period.
• Test upgrades and configurations in the lab before production deployment.
• Troubleshoot database issues from security scans and support WebLogic/Java integration.
• Collect and report monthly Oracle Database metrics (e.g., query performance, storage, throughput) by the 15th.
• Manage lab database access and, in emergencies, production access with approval.
• Coordinate with project leads and attend meetings.
• Deliver quarterly plans, guides, test reports, and change forms; submit monthly activity reports.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience:
  • 5+ years in Oracle Database administration.
  • Experience with WebLogic/Java integration, patching, and STIG compliance.
  • Tier III database support in secure environments.
• Skills:
  • Troubleshooting, backup/recovery, and performance optimization for Oracle Database.
  • Knowledge of database security and IA-driven upgrades.
  • 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 systems with sensitive database information.
• Collaborate with Tier II/IV contractors and leads.
• Lab access with emergency-only production database access.