Senior Oracle DBA

Job Overview & Responsibilities

Mythics, an Oracle Platinum Partner and leading Oracle solutions provider, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Oracle DBA Consultant with extensive experience supporting Exadata and Oracle Database environments. This role will be responsible for providing daily production and non-production operational support, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and security for mission-critical systems.

 

As an Oracle Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will work both independently and collaboratively with client teams to support database modernization initiatives, migrations, and optimization projects. This is a client-facing position that requires strong technical expertise and excellent problem-solving skills. This position requires being onsite daily at the client location in Suffolk, VA.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational support for Oracle Database and Exadata systems in production and non-production environments.

• Perform installations, configurations, upgrades, and migrations of Oracle Databases from 12c to 19c.

• Conduct performance tuning and troubleshooting to optimize database performance and availability.

• Manage backup and recovery operations using RMAN to ensure data integrity and business continuity.

• Configure and support Oracle RAC, Data Guard, and GoldenGate for high availability and disaster recovery.

• Implement and maintain database encryption and security controls in compliance with industry and client standards.

• Provide guidance and recommendations for modernization and cloud migration initiatives.

• Document database configurations, procedures, and operational processes.

• Collaborate with client stakeholders, developers, and system administrators to design, implement, and support database solutions.

• Ensure compliance with DISA STIG guidance and security best practices for Linux and Oracle database environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

• Must have an active Secret Clearance

• 16+ years of experience as an Oracle DBA, with strong focus on production environments.

• Expertise with Oracle RAC administration and troubleshooting.

• Hands-on experience with Oracle Database upgrades and migrations, particularly from 12c to 19c.

• Advanced skills in database performance tuning and optimization.

• Proficiency with Oracle GoldenGate, Oracle Data Guard, and RMAN backup & recovery.

• Strong knowledge of Oracle Database encryption methods and implementation.

• Experience managing and migrating large-scale enterprise databases.

• Understanding of networking concepts related to Oracle databases.

• Familiarity with Linux KVM architecture and configuration for security best practices.

• Knowledge of Linux layout and hardening practices per DISA STIG guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Oracle Certified Master (OCM) certification.

• Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or other cloud platforms.

• Knowledge of automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or similar for database management.

• Experience working in government or highly regulated environments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Deep understanding of Oracle database architecture, performance tuning, and high availability concepts.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex database issues quickly.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for client interaction and documentation.

• High attention to detail and commitment to security, reliability, and operational excellence.

• Dedication to continuous learning and staying current with emerging Oracle technologies.

Company Overview

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Mythics and Emergent is required to abide by the Drug-Free Workplace Act, which requires Mythics and Emergent to provide a drug-free workplace, among other obligations.  As part of this effort, Mythics and Emergent requires pre-employment drug tests for all candidates for employment.  Please note that marijuana (including medical marijuana) is designated as a controlled substance under federal law and will be screened for in the drug test.