OCH Technologies is seeking a highly skilled
PrincipalDatabase Administrator (DBA) to join our team supporting the FAA. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience designing, implementing and supporting Oracle database environments in production settings. This role calls for extensive expertise in performance tuning, high availability configurations, backup and recovery strategies, security hardening, and database lifecycle management.
Location This is a hybrid position requiring a combination of on-site and remote work. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance of one of the following locations:
Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey; Boonsboro, Maryland; OR Sterling, Virginia (OCH Technologies Headquarters).Expectation of one day per week required on-site.
Core Responsibilities & Duties - Install, Configure, Patch, and upgrade Oracle Database Environments (19c and newer Versions)
- Manage and support development, test, UAT, and production database environments
- Design and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions (Data Guard, RAC)
- Develop and maintain backup and recovery strategies using RMAN
- Implement and maintain database security controls including encryption (TDE), auditing, and role-based access
- Monitor database performance, capacity and availability using enterprise monitoring tools.
- Create and maintain documentation including architecture diagrams, SOPs, and runbooks.
- Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed
- Preform database performance tuning and optimization
- Support (24x7) production systems
Responsibilities may evolve over time to support team and organizational goals, but will remain consistent with the overall scope of the role.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications Education:Bachelor's degree in computer science, Math, Engineering, or related field
Experience:- A minimum of eight (8) + years of experience as an Oracle Database Administrator, including five (5) + years in a senior or lead role
- Demonstrated experience with Oracle Database 19c and newer versions
- Experience with Oracle database technologies including RAC, Data Guard, and RMAN
- Experience supporting Linux/Unix operating systems
- Strong understanding of database security best practices
- Experience with database patching, cloning, and migrations
Security Clearance Requirement Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications - Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Oracle Certified Master (OCM)
- Familiarity with DevOps tools (Ansible, Git)
- Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of other databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server)
- Experience in Government or regulated environments
Other Required Skills and Abilities - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently
- Adaptability to changing technologies
- Strong project management and organizational skills
Compensation ranges are provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Individual offers are based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, education, and demonstrated alignment with the requirements of the role.
Salary Description
$130,000-$150,000
