What are the responsibilities and job description for the AWS Database Administrator - Oracle and MongoDB position at Apex Systems?
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Job Description:
AWS Database Administrator - Oracle and MongoDB
Location: Ashburn, Virginia (Hybrid: on-site 2 days a week)
Role Overview
A mid-level Database Administrator (DBA) is sought for our team. The ideal candidate will possess a background in managing and optimizing both Oracle and NoSQL databases. The project teams utilize Oracle RDS and AWS managed databases, including Postgres, DocumentDB, and MongoDB, also hosted in AWS. This role requires an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of NoSQL databases compared to relational databases, along with experience in failover and recovery, backups, and migration of on-premises databases to AWS.
Key Responsibilities
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required. Hands-on production experience and experience migrating databases (terabyte-plus) from on-premise to the cloud are necessary.
Technical Skills:
Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.
UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.
© 2026 Everforth, Inc. All rights reserved.
Everforth Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of Everforth, Inc.
NYSE: EFOR
4400 Cox Road
Suite 200
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.
Job Description:
AWS Database Administrator - Oracle and MongoDB
Location: Ashburn, Virginia (Hybrid: on-site 2 days a week)
Role Overview
A mid-level Database Administrator (DBA) is sought for our team. The ideal candidate will possess a background in managing and optimizing both Oracle and NoSQL databases. The project teams utilize Oracle RDS and AWS managed databases, including Postgres, DocumentDB, and MongoDB, also hosted in AWS. This role requires an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of NoSQL databases compared to relational databases, along with experience in failover and recovery, backups, and migration of on-premises databases to AWS.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer, maintain, and implement permissions, policies, and procedures for secure database connectivity and integrity.
- Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions to ensure optimal performance.
- Work with application teams to optimize application interaction with NoSQL.
- Design and execute database backup and recovery strategies, including failover planning and testing.
- Lead migration projects from on-premises databases to AWS and from relational databases to NoSQL.
- Ensure database security measures, including access controls and audit logging, are in place and comply with data privacy regulations.
- Manage and optimize AWS Redshift instances and other data warehousing solutions.
- Utilize AWS CloudWatch and other monitoring tools to ensure database health and performance.
- Provide support for complex database issues, including performance, blocking, and replication issues.
- Handle Oracle production issues after hours and carry the duty phone on a rotational basis.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required. Hands-on production experience and experience migrating databases (terabyte-plus) from on-premise to the cloud are necessary.
Technical Skills:
- Proven experience as a DBA with expertise in Oracle (new versions) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
- Experience with AWS DocumentDB database services.
- Experience with the relational database management system PostgreSQL/Postgres.
- Solid experience in database failover, recovery procedures, and disaster recovery planning.
- Demonstrated experience with migrating on-premises databases to AWS.
- Proficiency in MongoDB Query Language (MQL), database design, and data modeling.
- Familiarity with AWS CLI, SDKs, and CloudWatch.
- AWS or relevant database certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, AWS Associate Architect).
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for the automation of database tasks.
- Familiarity with database monitoring tools, especially AWS CloudWatch, for performance monitoring and alerting.
- Experience with large enterprise database design, implementation, and optimization, such as Oracle RDS on Exadata.
- Experience with Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC).
- Experience with Big Query.
- A Master’s degree or higher in computer science or a related field.
Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.
UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.
© 2026 Everforth, Inc. All rights reserved.
Everforth Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of Everforth, Inc.
NYSE: EFOR
4400 Cox Road
Suite 200
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.
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