Oracle Specialist Senior Database Administrator ? GPO DBA

Appone; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Technology Automation & Management (TeAM), Inc. is seeking a senior Oracle Specialist DBA to provide tier-3 support for enterprise Oracle databases, including Grid and RMAN, across federal environments.

You will lead design, implementation, patching, and DR planning, while ensuring data integrity and security. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of Oracle DB experience, strong PL/SQL skills, and a track record of proactive incident management.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years' experience administering enterprise Oracle database environments.
• Strong experience with Oracle 12c/19c or current, Oracle Grid, and RMAN.
• Proficiency in PL/SQL development and scripting.
• Experience designing, implementing, and managing standalone and/or clustered Oracle databases for enterprise apps.
• Experience with patching, server maintenance, and upgrade execution in Oracle environments.
• Experience with HA/DR architectures and failover testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex Oracle database issues and perform root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide tier-3 troubleshooting, configuration, and routine/urgent support for Oracle Database environments, Grid, and RMAN.
• Manage and support Oracle database solutions including Data Guard, backup/recovery, patching, upgrades, and HA/DR implementations.
• Design and govern backup/restore strategies and conduct DR drills with PITR validation.

Skills

Oracle databases

PL/SQL scripting

Incident management

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ServiceNow

Idera

SolarWinds

OCI

AWS RDS

Azure

Job description

Oracle Specialist Senior Database Administrator – GPO DBA

EOE Statement
Technology Automation & Management (TeAM), Inc.

TeAM is looking for highly motivated and highly skilled individuals who are ready for exciting opportunities with a growing company. For more than a quarter of a century, we've built our reputation as a premier solutions provider to the Federal Government, and eagerly seek creative problem solvers to join our TeAM.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Provide tier-3 troubleshooting, configuration, and routine/urgent support for Oracle Database environments (including single-instance and clustered/RAC deployments), Oracle Grid, and Oracle RMAN, directly enabling operations across all federal business units.
• Manage and support Oracle database solutions including Data Guard, backup/recovery, schema management, patching, upgrades, High Availability/Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) implementations, and application integration.
• Design and govern enterprise backup and restore strategies, conduct disaster recovery drills, and validate point-in-time recovery (PITR) procedures to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
• Define and enforce database security policies, manage encryption configurations, maintain auditing protocols, and ensure compliance with GPO IT Security policies and standards.
• Respond to Requests for Change (RFCs) and incident tickets via the Government's ticketing system, managing request lifecycles from submission to closeout to minimize downtime and enhance service delivery.
• Resolve tickets according to operational SLAs.
• Serve as the incident command lead for Oracle database incidents, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and implement preventive measures to reduce recurring issues.
• Lead or collaborate on Oracle database builds, upgrades, and application-integration efforts (including but not limited to integration with SharePoint, business systems, and legacy applications).
• Perform proactive capacity planning and system health monitoring.
• Provide database administration, development, and maintenance across on-premises servers and cloud environments as required.
• Develop and maintain PL/SQL scripts and automation to support database operations and maintenance tasks.
• Set patching cadence and risk controls; oversee the execution of patching cycles to maintain system stability and security compliance.
• Proactively address system errors and participate in after-hours activities as needed for business continuity.
• Deliver clear, actionable weekly reports that inform Government leadership and business units of ongoing activities, accomplishments, and risk/issues.
• Collaborate within and across division teams and communicate effectively with both IT and non-technical stakeholders, up to executive leadership.
• Support cross-platform database interoperability (including MS SQL, MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MS Access) as needed.

Position Requirements

Mandatory — Government Pass/Fail

• At least 8 years' experience administering enterprise Oracle database environments.
• Strong demonstrated experience with Oracle (including 12c/19c or current), Oracle Grid, and Oracle RMAN.
• Proficiency in PL/SQL development and scripting.
• Experience designing, implementing, and managing standalone and/or clustered Oracle databases to support enterprise applications.
• Experience with patching, server maintenance, and upgrade execution in Oracle environments.
• Experience with High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) architectures, including implementation and failover testing.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot complex Oracle database issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaborate within and across division teams, and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management.

Highly Desired

• Experience with ServiceNow or equivalent ITSM platform for ticket lifecycle management.
• Experience with Idera and/or SolarWinds for database monitoring and capacity planning.
• Experience administering Oracle databases in cloud environments (e.g., OCI, AWS RDS, Azure).
• Experience designing and governing enterprise backup and restore strategies, including disaster recovery drills and PITR validation.
• Experience establishing and governing database security policies, encryption standards, and audit frameworks.
• Experience with SharePoint integration or other enterprise application integration involving Oracle backends.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies or standardized runbook automation for Oracle provisioning.
• Experience supporting federal agency data platforms, modernization, or NIST cyber-compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with ITIL, Agile, or modern database service management frameworks.

Preferred Certifications

• Oracle Database Administrator 2019 Certified Professional
• Oracle Certified Professional Oracle Database 19c: Data Guard Administrator
• Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Associate
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Certifications
• CompTIA DataSys+

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent directly relevant professional experience accepted.

Duty Location: Remote

Work Arrangement: Remote

Travel Requirements: none

Minimum Security Clearance Required: Unclassified and Confidential

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

This position is currently accepting applications.