Spalding Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Oracle Database Administrator (Cloud/On-Prem) in Patuxent River, MD. Spalding Consulting, Inc. is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services. Spalding Consulting offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Site: Patuxent River, MD
Work Location: Remote. Candidate may be required to work onsite 2-5 days per month if within 90 miles of Patuxent River, MD (see COVID-19 procedures below).
**COVID-19 Procedures: On-boarding will require 1-2 visits to Patuxent River, MD. Training will be virtual and telework maximized/permitted to the greatest extent possible. Future on-site/telework requirements/schedules may change as additional client direction is received.

Essential Functions:

• May assist with re-platforming and migration of government on-premise databases and schemas to cloud environments:
  • Communicate and work with cloud migration SMEs, system/web administrators, and data center personnel to verify and update database migration plan, specifications, actions, and tasking.
  • Create and maintain Oracle database cloud migration documentation including detailed SOPs and checklists.
  • Adhere to cloud migration schedules.
  • Track, document, and provide progress on database migrations.
  • Report issues and risks to cloud project manager.
• Install, configure, upgrade, and administer Oracle database software.
• Configure Oracle instances and ensure compliance to DoD STIGs.
• Create and configure Oracle schemas.
• Configure database backups in accordance with customer requirements.
• Perform database recoveries as required.
• Monitor databases (including statistics on schemas, tables, indexes, and space usage) and auditing (database access, login failures, application usage, and password changes).
• Create, modify, and delete database accounts.
• Work with software engineers to test databases and schemas.
• Perform daily checks of databases confirming status of backups, exports, maintenance plans, jobs, and storage.
• Troubleshoot databases, schemas, queries, and user accounts.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications and Experience:
Required:

• Database administration experience working with Oracle Enterprise Edition version 12c or above required.
• Experience with performance tuning and query optimization required.
• CompTIA Security certification required (must show proof of current cert prior to interview).

Desired:

• Experience with migrating existing Oracle databases to cloud-based (AWS) environments a plus.
• Experience with Data Guard, AWS RDS Oracle, Rubrik, Sybase, SQLServer, and other RDBMS’ a plus.

Security Clearance:
Active TS/SSBI clearance desired or active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SSBI. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Education:
BS/BA degree preferred. 3 years related experience required.

Spalding Consulting, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, military status, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local laws. Spalding Consulting, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages minorities, women, disabled, and veterans to apply for job openings within our company.