SME Database Administrator

VTG Defense; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense is seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to support enterprise Oracle environments, including Exadata, on Linux systems. The role requires active TS/SCI with Polygraph and an OCP certification, plus strong Oracle DB admin and performance skills.

You will ensure availability, security, and reliability of mission-critical databases, perform maintenance, upgrades, and optimization, and collaborate across DBAs, security, and systems teams in a security-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• OCP certification.
• Experience as Oracle Linux Systems Administrator.
• Experience administering Oracle Exadata environments.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle database administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance management.
• Experience supporting enterprise or mission-critical database environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, monitor, and support Oracle database environments.
• Perform administration and operational support for Oracle Exadata environments.
• Monitor database health, availability, performance, and system capacity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database, OS, and infrastructure issues.
• Support configuration, maintenance, upgrades, and optimization activities.
• Provide Oracle Linux systems administration in support of database environments.
• Collaborate with DBAs, systems engineers, security personnel and other teams.

Skills

TS/SCI Polygraph

Oracle DBA

Exadata

Linux admin

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Oracle Exadata

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to support the administration, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise Oracle database environments. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Oracle databases, Oracle Exadata, and Linux systems administration and will be responsible for maintaining the availability, performance, security, and reliability of mission-critical database systems.

This position requires an active Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Database Administrator certification and experience operating within complex, security-focused technical environments.

What will you do?

• Administer, maintain, monitor, and support Oracle database environments.
• Perform administration and operational support for Oracle Exadata environments.
• Monitor database health, availability, performance, and system capacity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database, operating system, and infrastructure-related issues.
• Support database configuration, maintenance, upgrades, and optimization activities.
• Provide Oracle Linux systems administration in support of database environments.
• Perform Linux systems engineering and administration activities as required.
• Support the security and integrity of sensitive data within mission-critical environments.
• Work with security-controlled systems, software, and data architectures.
• Support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes and applicable security requirements.
• Collaborate with database administrators, systems engineers, security personnel, and other technical teams to resolve issues and maintain operational availability.
• Cross-train with team members and provide technical backfill and operational support when needed.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and system configuration information.
• Exercise discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive information and supporting mission requirements.

Do you have what it takes?

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, and relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience as an Oracle Linux Systems Administrator.
• Demonstrated experience administering and supporting Oracle Exadata environments.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle database administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance management.
• Experience supporting enterprise or mission-critical database environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary technical team.
• Active Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Database Administrator certification.