Administer Oracle databases and Fusion Middleware across development, test, and production environments for a federal DOE program. Responsibilities include WebLogic, OID, OAM, SSO, database performance tuning, monitoring, patching, backup and recovery, cloud database administration, security remediation, disaster recovery, capacity planning, documentation, ATO/A&A support, and production break/fix. The role also supports data warehouses and evaluation of Oracle AI Database features.
At Significance, we believe the best results come from investing in great people. As a woman-owned consulting firm supporting federal civilian and Department of Defense customers, we bring together talented professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and making a meaningful impact.
We're proud of the culture we've built - one rooted in trust, collaboration, respect, and genuine relationships. Our people are empowered to share ideas, grow their careers, and deliver exceptional results while supporting missions that matter. It's a culture we're proud of, and one that has earned us recognition as a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work for seven consecutive years.
Significance is seeking an Oracle Database Administrator to support a long-term federal program with the Department of Energy (DOE). This role is fully remote.
Security Requirements: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities: As the Database Administrator Intermediate uou will perform systems database administration support services for DOE applications. This support will be for all environments including but not limited to Development, Sandbox, Test, Performance, Training, and Production.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Perform database administration for Oracle Portal and the core databases supporting DOE applications.
- Install, configure, patch, upgrade, troubleshoot, and maintain Oracle Fusion Middleware products, including WebLogic Server, Oracle WebCenter (Portal/UCM), OID, and OAM.
- Design, implement, and advise on Oracle Single Sign-On (SSO), Oracle Internet Directory (OID), Oracle Access Manager (OAM), and Universal Content Management (UCM).
- Administer and tune WebLogic domains, managed servers, clusters, and data sources.
- Use Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) to monitor, alert on, and automate proactive issue handling for databases and middleware.
- Support data warehouse environments, including database design, ETL performance, and storage and capacity planning.
- Support administration of on-premises and cloud-hosted databases in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Microsoft Azure.
- Recommend and implement database and middleware security policies, including SSL/TLS certificate management.
- Recommend and implement backup, recovery, and redundancy strategies, and support disaster recovery operations.
- Continuously monitor databases for storage space, availability, and performance bottlenecks.
- Working independently, perform performance analysis, capacity planning, system sizing, and ongoing maintenance.
- With the CBS and OCIO teams, perform periodic database health checks and prepare quality assurance and performance reviews covering business requirements, testing, upgrades, architecture, and storage changes.
- Provide break/fix support, including identifying and resolving production defects and implementing stabilization changes. Remediate cybersecurity findings.
- Review Oracle’s quarterly Critical Patch Updates (CPUs), give feedback to system owners, and coordinate testing and implementation with system owners and OCIO across all environments.
- Maintain system documentation, including baseline configurations, installations, upgrades, security, and event logs.
- Work with system owners and CBS security staff to provide input for the annual Assessment & Authorization (A&A) and ATO.
- Establish and maintain SOPs that ensure database security, integrity, and accuracy.
Support internal and external data calls. - Support evaluation and adoption of Oracle AI Database 26ai features as DOE modernizes.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited institution and 5 years of relevant experience; without a degree, 6–8 years of relevant experience is required.
- At least two-thirds of that experience as a DBA/middleware administrator supporting Oracle OID, OAM, and SSO in enterprise environments. Oracle Portal/WebCenter experience is preferred.
- Hands-on experience administering Oracle WebLogic Server and Oracle Fusion Middleware.
- Strong understanding of Oracle Database and its utilities and tools, including Oracle Enterprise Manager.
- Strong knowledge of performance tuning and monitoring.
- Strong knowledge of Oracle backup and recovery scenarios.
- Good understanding of Oracle security management and data integrity.
- Good knowledge of load balancers, storage, and cloud environments.
- Working knowledge of Windows Server and IIS.
- Experience with code migration, database change management, and data management across the development lifecycle.
Desired Skills:
- Experience with Oracle Federal Financials and/or Oracle Hyperion environments.
- Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), including Autonomous Database, Base Database Service, and Exadata Cloud.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure, including Oracle Database@Azure and Azure VM-hosted Oracle workloads.
- Data warehouse administration experience (Oracle DW, ADW, or similar).
Exposure to Oracle AI Database 26ai, including AI Vector Search and other new features. - Certifications such as Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud Professional, OCI Architect, Oracle WebLogic Administrator, or Microsoft Azure Administrator/Database Administrator.
- Ability to analyze business and functional requirements and recommend solutions across database, middleware, and cloud platforms.
- Experience supporting a federal ATO/A&A process.
· Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud Professional certification
· Ability to analyze a range of business and functional requirements to recommend optimal solutions
At Significance, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location.
We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package.
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