Junior Database Administrator

Inadev-Corporatio; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Inadev Corporation seeks a Junior Database Administrator to support a large Oracle Database environment for Legacy EDGAR and EFMS. The role focuses on availability, performance, security, and recoverability while aiding application releases and EDGAR 2.0 transition.

You will monitor, tune, and back up databases, implement schema changes, and coordinate changes with dependent systems and teams. A hybrid schedule (2–3 days in Reston, VA) is required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of professional database administration experience.
• Strong hands-on Oracle database administration.
• Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery.
• Proficient in SQL and PL/SQL, performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Oracle databases supporting Legacy EDGAR and EFMS.
• Perform monitoring, tuning, integrity checks, capacity planning, maintenance, and access administration.
• Implement approved database schema changes and support application releases and maintenance.
• Monitor database health and proactively identify conditions affecting availability.
• Coordinate database changes with applications and dependent systems during production releases.
• Perform and monitor backups per schedules and validate integrity.
• Troubleshoot backup failures and maintain audit records.
• Execute restoration activities and validate restoration procedures.
• Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and exercises.
• Maintain specs, scripts, version control, and recovery procedures.
• Protect database and transactional data integrity during operations and changes.
• Troubleshoot incidents with cross-functional teams.
• Support database services within the Legacy EDGAR environment (OpenShift, hosting, middleware, backup/restore).
• Support interfaces and data exchanges among Legacy EDGAR components.

Skills

Oracle DBA

SQL / PL/SQL

Linux (RHEL)

Performance tuning

Backup & recovery

Change management

Incident troubleshooting

Oracle RAC

Oracle OEM

RMAN

Data Guard

Tools

Oracle RAC

OEM

RMAN

Data Guard

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Junior Database Administrator (DBA) to support a large Oracle Database environment. The Junior DBA will provide hands‑on administration and operational support for databases supporting EDGAR, EFMS, and associated data assets.

Legacy EDGAR is a mission‑critical environment supporting filing intake, validation, processing, filer and entity management, workflow processing, data management, and public dissemination. Its environment includes interconnected applications, databases, APIs and interfaces, infrastructure, archives, dissemination capabilities, and supporting systems.

The Junior DBA will focus on maintaining database availability, performance, integrity, security, recoverability, and operational stability, while supporting application releases, regulatory changes, maintenance activities, and the continued transition toward EDGAR 2.0.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot databases supporting Legacy EDGAR and EFMS and associated data assets.
• Perform database monitoring, performance tuning, integrity checks, capacity planning, maintenance, and access administration.
• Implement approved database schema changes and support database changes required by application releases and maintenance activities.
• Monitor database health and performance and proactively identify conditions that could affect system availability or EDGAR operations.
• Support production releases by coordinating database changes with applications, interfaces, reports, archives, and other dependent systems.
• Perform and monitor database backups in accordance with approved schedules and retention requirements and validate successful backup completion and integrity.
• Troubleshoot backup failures and maintain appropriate operational and audit records.
• Execute authorized database restoration activities and support validation of restoration procedures.
• Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and exercises for Legacy EDGAR.
• Maintain database specifications, administration scripts, version control, change history, recovery procedures, and operational‑readiness documentation.
• Protect database and transactional data integrity throughout normal operations, maintenance, releases, and system changes.
• Troubleshoot database incidents and performance issues in coordination with application, infrastructure, platform, security, and operations teams.
• Support database services within the broader Legacy EDGAR environment, which includes OpenShift, hosting infrastructure, middleware, production control, backup/restore, and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Support interfaces and data exchanges among Legacy EDGAR components and downstream systems where they fall within the established support boundary.
• Participate in controlled changes necessary to maintain Legacy EDGAR stability while the SEC transitions capabilities toward EDGAR 2.0.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Inadev Corporation does not discriminate against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, or national origin

INTEGRITY AND COMPLIANCE NOTICE:

All information provided by applicants must be complete, truthful, and accurate. Any intentional misrepresentation of skills, experience, credentials, or identity may result in removal from consideration for this and future employment opportunities.

For positions supporting U.S. federal government contracts, applicants may be subject to background investigations and employment eligibility verification in accordance with federal regulations. Providing false information during this process may be subject to review and action as required under applicable federal laws and security regulations.

Inadev is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a federal contractor committed to compliance with all applicable EEO, OFCCP, and federal hiring standards.

Requirements

Non-Technical Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be willing to work a HYRBID Schedule (2-3 Days) in Reston, VA & client locations in the Washington D.C. area as required.
• Ability to pass a 7-year background check and obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Clearance
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Must be able to prioritize and self‑start.
• Must be adaptable/flexible as priorities shift.
• Must be enthusiastic and have passion for learning and constant improvement.
• Must be open to collaboration, feedback and client asks.
• Must enjoy working with a vibrant team of outgoing personalities.

Required Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of professional database administration experience supporting enterprise or mission‑critical systems.
• Strong hands‑on experience administering Oracle databases.
• Experience with database installation, configuration, monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and PL/SQL, database objects, indexing, query optimization, and execution‑plan analysis.
• Experience implementing and supporting database schema changes in controlled production environments.
• Experience with database backup, recovery, restoration, and disaster recovery.
• Experience troubleshooting database availability, connectivity, capacity, and performance issues.
• Experience administering database accounts, permissions, privileges, and access controls.
• Experience creating and maintaining DBA scripts and operational procedures.
• Working knowledge of Linux/Red Hat Linux environments.
• Experience supporting databases that interface with multiple applications and downstream systems.
• Experience working within formal configuration management, change management, release management, and production support processes.
• Ability to participate in incident troubleshooting and production support for high‑availability systems.
• Strong documentation, analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting Oracle 19c or comparable enterprise Oracle environments.
• Experience with Oracle RAC, Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), RMAN, Data Guard, or GoldenGate.
• Experience with highly available or clustered database environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Red Hat OpenShift or databases supporting containerized application environments.
• Experience working with DevSecOps and automated deployment/release processes.
• Experience supporting database migrations, data synchronization, or coexistence between legacy and modernized systems.
• Experience in Federal Government or regulated environments, particularly systems with strict security, audit, availability, and change‑control requirements.
• Prior SEC or EDGAR experience is highly desirable.