Oracle DBA

Job#: 3013298

Title:

Oracle DBA

Location:

Washington DC – Hybrid at the Pentagon (2 days a week onsite)

Contract:

6‑month contract to full‑time permanent conversion

Pay: $50.00 – $60.00 per hour on contract (based on experience)

Clearance:
Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment

Seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to join a program supporting Department of Defense financial management processes and systems. In this role you will support database activities in maintaining multiple Oracle and Postgre

SQL databases across both unclassified and classified environments, including CaaS, Dev Ops, Zero Trust, and custom software development and implementation efforts. You will play a key role in supporting a new data tagging effort and contribute immediately in a dynamic, fast‑paced, high‑visibility environment. The position requires strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and experience interfacing directly with senior government staff.

Work location is hybrid with onsite support at the client site at least 2 days a week and remote work when not onsite in the Washington DC commute area.

Required:

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years experience administering Oracle databases
• 4+ years SDLC experience (system requirements definition, development, testing, or training)
• 2+ years experience administering Oracle Web Logic/Fusion Middleware
• Familiarity with Postgre
  
  SQL databases
• Familiarity with Cloud database instances
• 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE)
• Direct functional experience with DoD business systems

Desired:

• Experience administering DoD financial databases
• Experience with Dev Ops platforms (Azure Dev Ops, Git Lab, Atlassian Suite, Digital.ai)
• Experience with Qlik Sense business analytics tools (Qlik, Tableau, Power
  
  BI)

• Support day‑to‑day Oracle and Postgre
  
  SQL DBA activities and special projects including application rehosting migrations.
• Assist in managing and maintaining multiple Oracle and Postgre
  
  SQL database instances.
• Perform installation and upgrade of applications, databases, and tools—including patching of technology stack and databases.
• Apply database and application performance‑tuning techniques to maintain optimal performance across environments.
• Support and maintain backup and recovery activities utilizing Oracle RMAN.
• Recommend improvements to processes and procedures to increase productivity, reduce maintenance cycles, and improve quality delivery.
• Provide on‑call support to production environments when required, including some weekend support.
• Support and maintain password resets for server and database accounts.
• Work cooperatively with functional and technical staff to meet timelines and deliverables.

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that provide optional layers of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401(k) program with company matching after 12 months of tenure. We also provide a Health Savings Account (HSA), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, corporate discount programs, and other professional development resources such as on‑demand training and certification prep.

Apex Systems is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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