Junior Database Administrator

Information Technology Strategies; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Database Administrator to support government IT solutions across the United States. This role involves assisting with Oracle Database administration tasks, ensuring database stability, and collaborating with business users to meet their needs. The ideal candidate will have experience with Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, and Linux, and will be eligible for a U.S. Government TOP SECRET Clearance. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will support critical initiatives and enhance your career in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with database query languages and Oracle Database administration.
• Solid understanding of Oracle Database concepts and administration tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Oracle Database administration tasks, including installation and upgrades.
• Monitor database performance and assist with tuning and troubleshooting.

Skills

Oracle SQL

PL/SQL

SQL Server

MS Access

Linux

Tools

Oracle EBS R12

RMAN

Data Guard

Oracle Application Manager

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Job description

Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiatives across the United States. We are currently seeking a Junior Database Administrator to join our team.

Summary:

1. Client Agency: Defense Logistics Agency.
2. Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Government TOP SECRET Clearance (Basic Federal Clearance requirements: U.S. Citizenship, clean criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies).
3. Assist with or perform Oracle Database and Oracle EBS application administration tasks, including installation, configuration, cloning, patching (adop cycle, opatch), and upgrades.
4. Support database backup and recovery procedures using tools like RMAN and Data Guard on Linux.
5. Monitor database and application performance; assist with tuning using tools like AWR, ADDM, STATSPACK, EXPLAIN PLAN, SQLTRACE, and TKPROF.
6. Utilize Oracle EBS R12 Applications DBA utilities for maintenance activities in a multi-node environment.
7. Assist with administration and troubleshooting of EBS components such as Concurrent Managers, Programs, Request Sets, and Workflows, including Workflow Mailer issues.
8. Use monitoring tools like Oracle Application Manager (OAM) and Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) Grid Control.
9. Contribute to evaluating and addressing Oracle EBS security issues, assisting with implementation of recommendations.
10. Collaborate with business users and IT colleagues to support database needs.
11. Ensure stability and performance of Oracle Applications instances and support capacity planning.
12. Be a team player and contribute to project and support tasks, with flexibility for shifts as needed.

Requirements:

1. Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Government TOP SECRET Clearance.
2. At least 2+ years of experience with database query languages such as Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, SQL Server, and MS Access.
3. 2+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Database administration.
4. Experience working on Linux and other operating systems.
5. Experience on at least two projects.
6. Solid understanding of Oracle Database administration concepts.