Job Information
TekSynap Mid Oracle Database Administrator in Suitland, Maryland
Responsibilities & Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Five (5) or more years of hands-on experience as an Oracle Database Administrator supporting production database environments.
Experience must include Oracle database administration (11g, 12c, or higher), SQL and PL/SQL development, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and operational support in a multi-tiered environment.
Education
A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field is required.
Fifteen (15) years of applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
Clearance
- Public Trust – Moderate Risk
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AREAS PREFERRED:
Minimum five (5) years of experience performing Oracle database administration duties.
Strong experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, includingdevelopment of complex queries and database objects.
Working knowledge of Oracle performance tuning techniques, including partitioning, indexing, and compression.
Hands-on experience supporting large-scale, multi-tiered production database environments.
Experience with Oracle product troubleshooting and problem resolution.
Experience configuring and administering Oracle databases (12c or higher) on Linux platforms.
Experience with operating systems including Sun Solaris 10.0 or later and Red Hat Linux 6.x or later.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides day-to-day Oracle database administration support for enterprise and production database environments.
Performs installation, configuration, patching, monitoring, and routine maintenance of Oracle databases (11.x, 12.x, and higher).
Provides 24x7 production and on-call troubleshooting support to ensure database availability and performance.
Develops and maintains database objects using Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, including packages, procedures, functions, views, cursors, and complex queries.
Supports database performance tuning activities, including indexing, partitioning, compression, and SQL optimization.
Assists with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations.
Supports storage management using Oracle Automatic Storage Management (ASM)
Assists with configuration and support of Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) environments.
Troubleshoots Oracle database issues and supports problem resolution and root cause analysis.
Supports Oracle database environments running on Linux and UNIX-based operating systems, including Sun Solaris and Red Hat Linux.
Works with onsite and offsite customers to gather requirements, analyze needs, and support database solutions.
Documents database configurations, procedures, and operational activities in accordance with enterprise and DCoE standards.
Works independently while coordinating with senior database administrators, application teams, and infrastructure personnel.
The U.S. Census Bureau (USCB) is the nation’s leading source of high-quality data on the population and economy, supporting evidence-based decision-making across the Federal Government, industry, and the public. To sustain and modernize its data infrastructure, the Census Bureau is establishing an enterprise Database Center of Excellence (DCoE) to centralize and standardize database administration services across the organization.
Census Bureau systems operate within a complex, heterogeneous IT ecosystem that includes multiple operating systems, database technologies, and deployment models. This position works collaboratively with program offices, infrastructure teams, and cybersecurity stakeholders to ensure consistent, secure, and reliable database services across the enterprise.
Overview
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Location: Suitland, MD
Type of environment: Office
Noise level: Low
Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
Amount of Travel: Less than 10%
WAGE INFORMATION
Target salary range: $110,000 - $140,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined based on several factors, including the individual’s combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The listed salary represents one component of the total compensation package for employees.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
U.S. Citizen
Public Trust – Moderate Risk
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
OTHER INFORMATION
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Additional Job Information
TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. Apply now to explore jobs with us at www.TekSynap.com .
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.
Job Locations US-MD-Suitland
ID 2026-8803
Category Information Technology
Type Regular Full-Time