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Senior Oracle Database Administrator

McLean, Virginia, United States

Empower, Innovate, Impact!  At Team A-TEK, we EMPOWER people to drive INNOVATION that IMPACTS mission!

A-TEK operates at the intersection of mission and innovation by applying our deep domain expertise across the federal markets. Embracing our digital-first strategy, A-TEK provides enhanced capabilities in application development, digital transformation, enterprise IT, and scientific services. Our solutions are designed to modernize, automate, secure, protect, and enhance the operations of our federal clients, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Our work is fueled by a passion to serve our clients’ needs and to protect the safety and welfare of Americans. That passion shapes how we nurture our most valuable asset – Our Employees. A-TEK actively cultivates the talent that drives our success and fosters a creative, challenging, and mission-driven work environment for current and future employees.

 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to support mission-critical databases for federal health agencies. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Oracle database administration across on-premise and cloud environments, with proven skills in ensuring database reliability, performance, and security for large-scale health data systems.

In this role, you will provide advanced database administration, configuration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning for Oracle and related database technologies, ensuring compliance with federal standards, security requirements, and best practices in support of public health missions. This is a hybrid role based in Rockville, MD.  The ability to obtain and retain a public trust level 4 is required for consideration. 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Database Administration: Manage, configure, and maintain Oracle databases in standalone and multitenant architectures across Windows, Linux, and Unix environments, both on-premise and in the cloud.
  • Federal Health Support: Work directly with federal health program stakeholders to ensure database operations align with agency missions, security mandates, and compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, FISMA).
  • High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Implement and manage Oracle Data Guard for replication and failover; develop and maintain RMAN backup and recovery strategies.
  • Data Migration & Replication: Configure and maintain Oracle GoldenGate for high-availability data replication and synchronization across distributed environments.
  • Performance Tuning: Monitor and optimize database performance, leveraging advanced SQL and PL/SQL tuning techniques to support complex health data analytics and reporting.
  • Job Scheduling & Monitoring: Develop, automate, and monitor database jobs to ensure smooth operations with minimal downtime.
  • Database Upgrades & Patch Management: Plan, test, and execute version upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimal impact on federal health operations.
  • Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce security controls to safeguard sensitive health data in compliance with federal policies.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Experience: Minimum 10 years of hands-on Oracle database administration experience.
  • Proven expertise with Oracle 19c, including both standalone and multitenant architectures.
  • Strong experience with Oracle Data Guard, RMAN, export/import utilities, GoldenGate, and job scheduling.
  • Proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL, performance tuning, and troubleshooting complex database issues.
  • Experience with Oracle client tools and utilities.
  • Background in supporting mission-critical systems for federal or healthcare organizations.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Oracle on Linux and MySQL on Ubuntu.
  • Familiarity with federal health IT systems, standards, and security requirements.
  • Prior experience supporting agencies such as NIH, CDC, CMS, FDA, or HHS.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary Range: $155,000 – $165,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
  • Benefits: A-TEK offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
    • Paid time off and recognized federal holidays
    • Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance

 

Why Join Us

You will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing database systems that directly impact public health programs nationwide. This is a unique opportunity to apply your Oracle DBA expertise to serve critical health missions, ensure data integrity, and support life-saving initiatives at the federal level.

 

 

A-TEK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected Veteran status.

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