We have an exciting opportunity at the Department of State! The Oracle / CCD Database Administrator provides comprehensive database management support related to the global customer IT environment.

Responsibilities:

• This position provides senior Tier I and II operations and maintenance support for all Oracle databases, including the Customer Consolidated Database (CCD) and related databases, as well as databases supporting both legacy and modernized client/server and web-based applications.
• You will support modernized databases and assist with modernization initiatives.
• You will also provide operational support for Oracle engineered systems (Exadata), including standby builds, Secure Shell (SSH) key management, automation and cloud migration activities.
• This position will provide backup services for customer servers, systems, and data centers, including redundant off-site backup storage, integrity checks, and audit processes.
• Backup and restoration infrastructure shall utilize modern platforms (e.g., Dell EMC Data Domain, Oracle ZDLRA) and comply with industry best practices for data protection.
• In support of active deployment, you will perform necessary operating system configuration and security fixes, software application installations and upgrades, security patches, one-off application/security deployments, and Oracle database changes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The following are the education and experience required for this position:

• 8+ years
• Bachelor's in IT or related field
• Oracle Certified Professional
• Secret Security Clearance 

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Comp TIA Sec+, ITIL 4 Foundation Certification(s) 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires the ability to perform the below essential functions:   

• Sitting for long periods
• Standing for long periods
• Ambulate throughout an office
• Ambulate between several buildings
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required
• Repeatedly lift and carry weight up to 40 pounds
• Travel by land or air transportation 10 % .