Senior Database Administrator

OSC Edge; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Pet Insurance

Job summary

A leading IT service provider in Nebraska seeks a Senior Database Administrator responsible for managing and optimizing Oracle databases and infrastructure. The ideal candidate should possess a B.S. degree, hold an active Top Secret Security Clearance, and have over 10 years of experience in database administration. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting, enhancing database performance, and implementing disaster recovery strategies. Competitive benefits, including medical insurance and retirement options, are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 10+ years of database administration experience including Oracle.
• Must be DoD 8140 certified at the IAT‑I A+ or CND or Network+ Certification.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve hardware/software problems related to database infrastructure.
• Architect and document database servers and infrastructure.
• Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies.

Skills

Oracle database management

Advanced database security practices

Scripting languages (PowerShell, Python)

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in a related field

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Azure SQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

As the Senior Database Administrator, this individual will build, support, administer, and sustain a clustered-server database platform hosted in an enterprise IT environment. In this role, the Database Administrator will provide technical support for incident response, service degradations, outages, and other service interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Investigate hardware and software problems related to the database-hosting infrastructure and perform corrective actions
• Architect, design, engineer, and document database servers and associated infrastructure in clustered, stand-alone, and/or appliance-hosted configurations, which fulfill mission requirements, service specifications, and cyber security mandates
• Implement robust backup, restoration, and disaster recovery strategies
• Monitor, fine‑tune, and optimize database performance for minimal downtime and maximum efficiency
• Establish and enforce stringent database security protocols and access controls
• Collaborate closely with application development teams to design and optimize Oracle databases
• Offer expertise in writing, tuning, and troubleshooting complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and ETL processes
• Develop, execute and oversee data migration initiatives when required
• Develop and maintain advanced automation scripts for streamlined database provisioning and management
• Enhance monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and resolve database issues
• Spearhead scalability and high availability efforts for Azure SQL, Synapse Analytics, and other cloud‑based databases while managing cloud resources and optimizing cost‑effectiveness
• Maintain comprehensive documentation detailing database configurations, procedures, and best practices
• Regularly generate performance and usage reports to support informed decision‑making
• Drive problem resolution and root cause analysis across the technology stack
• Participate in the resolution of database availability, capacity, and performance issues
• Participate in infrastructure and organizational initiatives across multiple IT disciplines
• Sustain fleet of physical and virtual database‑hosting servers running a mix of operating systems (Open Systems and Windows Systems) in multiple network environments
• Perform daily operations, onsite support, and on‑call support for all aspects of database architecture, database platforms, and database management software
• Work with original equipment manufacturers and/or third‑party vendors to resolve performance degradations and outages
• Support and participate in projects relating to the move of systems and services to modernized hosting environments and Cloud capabilities
• Provide expert advice on configuring database systems to meet the environment and boundary requirements
• Customize services to meet new performance goals
• Install, configure, maintain, and optimize Oracle database systems to ensure high performance, security, and availability
• Design and implement database schemas, monitor database health, and perform routine backups and recovery operations to safeguard mission‑critical data
• Troubleshoot database‑related issues, manage user access and permissions, and optimize queries to enhance system performance
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry standards while staying current on updates, patches, and advancements in Oracle technologies

Required Qualifications/Education And Experience

• Must have an active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Possesses a B.S. in a related field and 10+ years of database administration experience including experience with Oracle databases
• Must be DoD 8140 certified at the IAT‑I A+ or CND or Network+ Certification
• Proficiency in managing a diverse range of databases, including Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Azure Data Factory
• Ability to translate customer requirements into database structure
• Strong grasp of advanced database security practices
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience building and maintaining Content Management Platforms
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL, MySQL, Synapse Analytics, Azure Cache for Redis, Azure Table Storage, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery
• Mastery of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation
• Experience with creating and formulating workflows

Preferred Qualifications/Education And Experience

• ITIL v4 Certification

Benefits

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible Spending
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• 401(k) and ROTH retirement options and company match
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft and Fraud Protection coverage

About OSC Edge

Founded in 2008, what started as a small business has grown into a diverse and innovative global team owned by Cook Inlet Region, Inc. an Alaska Native Regional Corporation. As a US Federal contractor, we are a dedicated IT Service Provider supporting the Departments of the Army, Navy, Air Force, DoD Educational Institutions, and large corporate entities. Our expertise is in Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Compliance Management, Enterprise Architecture, IT Support, and CSfC. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we invite you to apply to join our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled