Senior Database Administrator

Builtbyindies Inc.; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to join the CAEIO program supporting the Department of State. The role focuses on implementing and optimizing database systems to sustain mission-critical operations globally, including Oracle RAC and Data Guard implementations, performance tuning, and security controls.

The position is fully remote but requires DMV residency for occasional onsite meetings in Washington, DC or Sterling, VA, with a typically overnight shift pattern and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with extensive experience in database administration
• Strong Oracle DBMS expertise including RAC and Data Guard
• Experience with Oracle 19c/21c and GoldenGate
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to assess and remediate security vulnerabilities and maintain compliance
• Ability to manage complex projects and mentor junior staff

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain database design and performance
• Tune indexes and databases for optimal performance
• Review designs, backups, and recovery procedures
• Maintain security and integrity controls across DBMS
• Develop stored procedures, triggers, and SQL-based tooling
• Oversee backups, replication, and monitoring across Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres
• Collaborate with staff to develop SQL/Web-based databases and reports
• Create and maintain high-level reporting using OEM BI tools

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals on our Department of State (DOS) Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT) Consular Affairs Enterprise Infrastructure Operations (CAEIO) program. CAEIO provides IT Operations and Maintenance to modernize the legacy networks, applications, and databases supporting consular applications and services globally.

The Senior DBA will implement and optimize the computerized database systems that support the CA’s ability to function daily and, therefore, enable its mission.

Core Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, approximately 11:00PM - 7:30AM (flexible)

Location: This position is fully remote; however, the DBA must reside in the Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area (DMV) to accommodate occasional onsite meetings, training, or customer support activities at the Washington, DC, customer location or the Peraton office in Sterling, VA. The number of days the DBA works on-site in Washington, DC, or Sterling, VA, is subject to change based on government/program requirements (for example, surge support might require the individual to be in the office five days per week).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain smooth operation and physical design of databases.
• Conduct performance tuning of indexes and databases.
• Review database designs and integration of systems, provide backup recovery, and recommend enhancements.
• Maintain security and integrity controls.
• Manage day-to-day enterprise security hygiene, rapidly executing remediations for high‑severity CVEs and actively exploited KEVs to protect core systems and applications.
• Formulate policies, procedures, and standards related to database management, and monitor transaction activity and utilization.
• Develop stored procedures and triggers.
• Administer a variety of database systems, such as Oracle RDBMS, MS SQL Server, Postgres DB, and other Database Management Systems (DBMS).
• Develop and enforce database administration and user standards and procedures; audit, modify, and amend data in systems using SQL commands.
• Oversee the scheduling of database projects, database and transaction log backups, notifications, and database replication between multiple SQL servers and remote sites.
• Help database designers/information system analysts develop and create SQL and Web-based databases and database systems.
• Review technical designs, reports, documentation, and other materials produced by staff.
• Create and maintain high‑level reporting systems using products, such as Oracle OEM BI reports; research and implement new database and online technology.
• Apply solid DBA skills to Oracle RAC and Data Guard installation, configuration, and troubleshooting production issues.
• Apply advanced methods, theories, and research techniques to investigate and resolve complex system requirements and issues.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 12 years of experience or a Masters degree and 10 years of experience or an Associates degree and 14 years of experience or a High School diploma/equivalent and 16 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship and minimum active SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain a TOP SECRET clearance.
• Hands‑on experience with full‑life cycle implementation of Oracle 19c RDBMS and 19c/21c hub Oracle GoldenGate for production environments.
• Experience upgrading Oracle RDBMS from 11g to 19c as well as the Transparent Data Encryption.
• Experience writing custom monitoring reports for 12c OEM.
• Strong communication skills to communicate systems proposals to management and customers and provide systems diagnoses and resolution for current systems.
• Strong organization skills to prioritize work, balance, and lead complex projects.
• Leadership skills to guide and mentor less experienced team members.
• At least 7 years’ experience as an Oracle DBA or Oracle‑related area, including at least 5 years’ experience as an Oracle 11g or 12c DBA applying knowledge of RAC, ASM, GoldenGate, Data Guard, RMAN, Patching, AND/OR Security.
• Experience writing custom monitoring reports for 12c OEM.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle RDBMS upgrade from 11g/12c to 19c and Containerization.
• Experience working with Oracle Cloud Computing (private or public).
• Experiences with an Oracle Engineered System, such as Exadata and Sun Super Cluster.
• Experience as an operational DB Ops lead.

Peraton is a next‑generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.