Senior Database Administrator - Oracle

E&M Technologies, Inc.; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

E&M Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Database Administrator - Oracle to join our Offutt AFB team in NE in support of USSTRATCOM. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship, with duties spanning installation, tuning, and security-compliant database management.

You will maintain Oracle environments, develop monitoring scripts, ensure backups, and coordinate with system admins. The position emphasizes DoD-oriented security, multi-platform operations, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• 10–16 years of relevant experience in IT or data management.
• ITIL V4 Foundations certified.
• Proficiency in Oracle and data warehousing principles.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with capability for DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain multiple Oracle home directories in a multiplatform environment.
• Direct installs of the latest Oracle DBMS releases to solve problems.
• Create and maintain Perl and UNIX shell scripts monitoring Oracle databases.
• Verify daily, weekly, and archival backup integrity.
• Run restores and ad-hoc backups as needed.
• Work with management to provide backup configuration.
• Interface with System Administrators for proper disk space allocation.
• Specify file organization, indexing methods, and security procedures.
• Plan and manage all database administration activities for Oracle databases.
• Understand complex schema design to identify limitations.
• Advise engineering on database and supporting system architecture.
• Document DBA processes; load new databases; configure storage and security.
• Perform tuning for production performance and system configuration management.
• Operate in a complex, distributed computing environment with diverse platforms.
• Develop backup/archival policies and storage system configurations.
• Install, maintain, monitor, recover, upgrade, patch, and tune databases.
• Implement solutions for performance, UI, and user capabilities while applying STIGs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

MS/MA in CS or IT

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

E&M Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. E&M provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

Position

Senior Database Administrator - Oracle

Work Location

Offutt AFB, NE

Job Category

Information Technology

Job Type

Full-Time

Requisition ID

EM41-001

Citizenship

United States Citizen

Clearance Type

TS/SCI

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

E&M Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Database Administrator - Oracle to join our team in Offutt AFB, NE in support of USSTRATCOM. USSTRATCOM is a combatant command with responsibilities that span strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), enterprise operations, Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) Operations (JEMSO), global strike, and missile threat assessment. Executing these responsibilities entails close alignment and collaboration with senior national and Department of Defense (DoD) leadership, functional and geographic combatant commands, defense agencies, and other elements of national power. Strategic deterrence is critical to the DoD’s integrated deterrence approach. USSTRATCOM’s ability to communicate is foundational to its mission and success, ensuring the safety and security of the United States (U.S.) and its allies, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year (24x365).

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain multiple Oracle home directories in a multiplatform environment.
• Direct installs of the latest releases of Oracle DBMS Software, as necessary to solve problems or provide new capability.
• Create and maintain Perl and UNIX shell scripts that monitor Oracle databases. Maintain the Perl tools that are used to implement the database architectures.
• Verify daily, weekly, and archival backup integrity.
• Run restores and ad-hoc backups as needed.
• Work with management and system personnel to provide backup configuration.
• Interface with System Administrators to ensure proper system configuration and disk space allocation for database use.
• Responsible for specifying proper types of files organization, indexing methods, and security procedures.
• Responsible for the planning and management of all technical and operational activities associated with database administration of Oracle databases and associated servers.
• Understands the design of complex databases (e.g., schema and subschema details) so limitations/deficiencies can be identified.
• Advise engineering group in database and supporting system architecture.
• Define specialized aspects of user's database administrator documentation. Perform detailed comparisons of various database systems. Load new databases and support configuration of the databases as designed by downward directed programs. Configure physical database storage, sizing, backup, recovery, security and versions. Perform database tuning for optimal performance; supports production to include maintenance, requests for service and system configuration management.
• Perform duties in a complex, distributed, heterogeneous computing environment, which may involve different types of hardware platforms, operating systems applications, and network environments.
• Provide expertise in data storage systems. Develop backup and archival policies and procedures.
• Configure storage systems software to meet requirements.
• Perform administration tasks (installing, maintaining, monitoring, recovering, rebuilding, upgrading, patching and performance tuning).
• Implement software solutions for performance enhancement, operator interface, and increased user capability. Ensure the databases incorporate the latest Cyber Command Security Technical Implementation Guides' (STIGs) processes and procedures to provide the most secure database possible.

Requirements

• 10-16 years of relevant experience with MS/MA in computer science, Information Technology, Data Management, or a related field
• ITIL V4 Foundations
• Proficiency in Oracle, database design, data governance, and data warehousing principles.
• Familiarity with data science tools and methodologies is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have and be capable of maintaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance at the required level.

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. E&M considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.?

E&M anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require E&M to shorten or extend the application window.?

E&M is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. E&M provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Salary Description

up to $135K USD