What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Administrator Senior position at SAIC?
Job ID 2613246
Location Arlington, VA, US
Date Posted 2026-06-03
Category Information Technology
Subcategory Database Admin
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel No
Minimum Clearance Required Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None
Potential for Remote Work ORA_HYBRID
Description
We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator to support the installation, configuration, maintenance, security, and migration of Oracle database environments. This role will be responsible for managing database operations across Linux servers, supporting replication through Oracle GoldenGate, and ensuring databases remain secure, available, and properly patched. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on Oracle administration experience, can work effectively in a secure environment, and is comfortable supporting both ongoing operations and new database deployments.
This role requires 1 day onsite in Rosslyn, VA each week.
Key Responsibilities
Required Education & Experience
Location Arlington, VA, US
Date Posted 2026-06-03
Category Information Technology
Subcategory Database Admin
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel No
Minimum Clearance Required Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None
Potential for Remote Work ORA_HYBRID
Description
We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator to support the installation, configuration, maintenance, security, and migration of Oracle database environments. This role will be responsible for managing database operations across Linux servers, supporting replication through Oracle GoldenGate, and ensuring databases remain secure, available, and properly patched. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on Oracle administration experience, can work effectively in a secure environment, and is comfortable supporting both ongoing operations and new database deployments.
This role requires 1 day onsite in Rosslyn, VA each week.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, clone, and migrate data and database environments using SQL commands and Oracle tools
- Install, configure, and maintain Oracle software and databases
- Create, clone, and migrate Oracle databases across environments
- Install and support Oracle databases on Linux servers
- Administer database user roles, permissions, and access controls
- Maintain database security and support compliance with applicable security requirements
- Apply database patches, upgrades, and fixes to maintain system health and stability
- Install, configure, and support Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), including creation of reports
- Troubleshoot database performance, availability, and replication issues
- Support operational maintenance and documentation for database environments
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelors and 9 years or more experience; Masters and 7 years; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Database Administrator, with strong Oracle database administration skills
- Hands-on experience with Oracle installation, database creation, cloning, and migration
- Experience installing and administering databases on Linux servers
- Strong knowledge of database security, patching, user access management, and operational support
- Experience installing and configuring Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) and generating reports
- US Citizenship.
- Active secret clearance.
- Experience supporting secure or government environments
- Manage and monitor Oracle GoldenGate replication
- Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple database administration tasks in parallel