Lead administration, maintenance, performance tuning, and security of enterprise Oracle databases across on-premises and cloud. Implement HA/DR (Data Guard, RMAN, GoldenGate), optimize SQL/PLSQL, perform patching, upgrades, migrations, capacity planning, and monitor dev/test/prod environments to ensure availability and integrity for mission-critical federal systems.
We are seeking an experienced Sr. Oracle Database Administrator to oversee the administration, maintenance, performance, and security of enterprise Oracle database environments supporting federal government initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing Oracle databases across on-premises and cloud environments, implementing high availability and disaster recovery solutions, optimizing database performance, and ensuring the integrity, availability, and security of mission-critical systems.
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About nFocus Solutions
nFocus Solutions is dedicated to the development of innovative technologies and intelligent business solutions for the public sector. We are a leading provider of applications, services, and technologies that nonprofit organizations, communities, first responders and government agencies rely on to deliver services to the public at large. Our high-quality data management and analysis software enable our clients to achieve clear, well-defined results that change the world.
At nFocus Solutions, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of innovation. nFocus Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, administer, monitor, and maintain Oracle database environments across development, testing, and production.
- Manage Oracle databases in standalone and multitenant architectures on Windows, Linux, and Unix platforms, both on-premises and in cloud environments.
- Implement and maintain high availability, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions using Oracle Data Guard, RMAN, GoldenGate, and export/import utilities.
- Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and perform performance tuning to optimize system reliability and efficiency.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize SQL and PL/SQL code, stored procedures, and database objects.
- Perform database patching, upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning while minimizing system downtime.
Required Experience
- 10+ years of experience in conducting Oracle database administration.
- Extensive experience in administering Oracle database in standalone and multitenant architecture on Windows/Linux/Unix on premises and in cloud environments.
- Extensive experience in Oracle data guard implementation, RMAN backups, export/import, GoldenGate setup and configuration, and job scheduling and monitoring.
- Strong SQL and PL/SQL, performance tuning, and troubleshooting skills
- Experience with Oracle client
- Experiences with Oracle version 19c, Oracle on Linux, and MySQL on Ubuntu are preferred
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
About nFocus Solutions
nFocus Solutions is dedicated to the development of innovative technologies and intelligent business solutions for the public sector. We are a leading provider of applications, services, and technologies that nonprofit organizations, communities, first responders and government agencies rely on to deliver services to the public at large. Our high-quality data management and analysis software enable our clients to achieve clear, well-defined results that change the world.
At nFocus Solutions, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of innovation. nFocus Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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