Principal Oracle Database Administrator

Intelligent. Dynamic. Resilient. 

Everfox, formerly Forcepoint Federal, has been defending the world’s most critical data and networks against the most complex cyber threats imaginable for more than 25 years. As trailblazers in defense-grade, high assurance cyber security, we have been leading the way in developing and delivering innovative cyber security technology. We protect data wherever it resides. Our unwavering dedication and commitment to our customers and the critical missions they serve are what set us apart. We are dynamic, vigilant, and proactive in everything we do. Our suite of cross domain, threat protection and insider risk solutions empower governments and enterprise organizations to use data safely - where and however their people need it. At Everfox, we innovate, we invest, we achieve. We protect what matters most to our customers. And we offer protection like no other. We do all of this so our customers can focus on what matters most… their mission.

Job Title: Principal Oracle Database Administrator 

Primary Work Location*: MD, VA, Washington, DC 
 

Position Summary 
Everfox stands as one of the world's leading private cybersecurity software and professional services companies. We are seeking a Principal Oracle Database Administrator to join our dynamic and growing professional services engineering team. As an employee In this role, you will provide support to multiple customers, navigating both the rewarding and challenging aspects of this position. 

Your responsibilities will include independently troubleshooting and resolving a variety of database issues. While you will have the support of an experienced DBA team, we are looking for a self-starter who can effectively manage multiple tasks and maintain proactive, clear communication with both the customer and Everfox management. 

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of supporting medium-to-large-scale Oracle databases. This position is an opportunity to leverage your expertise in a role that values initiative, collaboration, and excellence. 

 
Key Responsibilities 
At Everfox, we believe in transparency and providing a clear understanding of our roles. Below are the key tasks you'll be responsible for: 

• Maintain and troubleshoot pluggable and containerized Oracle 19c Databases in physical and virtualized environments. 

• Perform Oracle Database upgrades and apply patches as needed. 

• Regularly validate Oracle 19c backup and recovery operations using RMAN. 

• Monitor and resolve Oracle database performance issues. 

• Provide on-demand support for database-related concerns, collaborating with Oracle support for unresolved issues when necessary. 

• Act as the first line of support, working with onsite government, contractor, or subcontractor staff to address onsite product challenges. 

• Monitor and optimize the health and performance of Kubernetes clusters, leveraging tools such as Grafana to track system metrics. 

• Analyze system logs to proactively address potential issues before they escalate. 

• Develop and present detailed software deployment plans. 

• Communicate daily with customers and Everfox management, providing comprehensive activity summaries and trip reports when applicable. 

• Occasionally travel (10% or less) to customer COOP site locations in Virginia and Mississippi.