Spalding Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Oracle Database Administrator 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 Location: Hybrid work/in-office. (see onsite requirements below)
*On-Site Requirements: On-boarding will require 1-2 visits to Patuxent River, MD. Candidates are required to work onsite at Patuxent River, MD 4-5 days per month and must reside within 90 miles of Patuxent River, MD. Future on-site/telework requirements/schedules may change as additional client direction is received.

Essential Functions:

• Install, configure, upgrade, and administer Oracle databases, instances, and schemas on-prem and in the AWS cloud.
• Perform routine backups and recovery using datapump export and RMAN integrated into Rubrik.
• Monitor database statistics, tables, indexes, and space usage.
• Perform checks of database servers, confirming status of backups, exports, jobs, and storage.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve database connection and performance issues.
• Create, modify, and delete database accounts.
• Monitor/maintain database DoD STIG compliance, apply fixes and mitigations, and maintain checklists.
• Occasional daily/evening/weekend on-site support for upgrades/patching is required.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications and Experience:
Required:

• Database administration (installation, configuration, upgrading, performance turning) experience working with Oracle 19c required.
• Experience with performance tuning required.
• CompTIA Security certification required (must show proof of cert prior to interview).

Desired:

• Experience setting up and configuring Amazon RDS database instances preferred.

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

Education:
AA/AS degree and 3 years relevant experience OR high school diploma and 5 years’ experience.

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.