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Database Management Support
Intermediate Level (2–4 Years Experience)
Location: DMV Area (Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia)
Work Type: Full-Time | On-site or Hybrid (based on contract requirements)
Overview
Navteca is seeking skilled professionals to provide Database Management Support for enterprise environments. This role focuses on the implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and performance tuning of databases across both UNIX and Windows platforms.
The ideal candidate will have experience with Oracle and SQL-based systems and will contribute to the design and support of enterprise database architectures, including environments supporting SAP systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Support enterprise database implementation, administration, and maintenance
- Assist in the development and optimization of database server architecture
- Install, configure, and maintain Oracle RDBMS and related software
- Monitor database and server performance, ensuring high availability and reliability
- Perform database tuning and optimization of instance parameters for peak performance
- Support database environments across UNIX and Windows platforms
- Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and SAP teams to ensure seamless integration
- Troubleshoot and resolve database performance and operational issues
- Ensure compliance with Fairfax County standards and best practices
Core Skills & Technologies
- Databases: Oracle RDBMS, SQL Server
- Platforms: UNIX/Linux and Windows environments
- Database Performance Tuning and Optimization
- Backup, Recovery, and High Availability strategies
- Database Security and Access Control
- Experience supporting SAP environments using Oracle (preferred)
Available Roles / Specializations
Candidates may support one or more of the following roles:
- Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)
- Oracle for SAP Database Architect
- SQL Database Developer
- SQL Database Administrator
Qualifications
- 2–4 years of experience in database administration or development
- Experience with Oracle and/or SQL-based database systems
- Familiarity with enterprise database environments and architectures
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across technical teams
- Experience in government or regulated environments is a plus
Work Location & Schedule
- On-site or hybrid depending on contract requirements
- Primary location: Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035 - Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (30-minute lunch)
- May require participation in an on-call rotation
- Must adhere to Fairfax County and/or FCPS holiday and inclement weather policies
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work on-site at County or approved offsite locations as needed
- Time worked outside approved hours is not billable
- Timesheets must be submitted for all work performed
- Staff may not perform work for other clients during assigned County hours
Benefits
Navteca offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Comp/Flex Time