Junior Oracle DBA - REMOTE

We are looking for a talented Oracle Database Administrator to join an IT operations project, Hosting Services team to support DHS USCIS. The candidate will provide support for large enterprise in an agile environment. Candidate will be responsible for high volume transactional databases hosted on-premises and in the cloud.

This position works under the general guidance of the Lead and Senior Database Administrator/engineer and Hosting Services Task Lead, in an Agile. DevSecOps fast-paced, rapidly changing, collaborative environment, and requires strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, strong critical thinking, complex problem solving, appropriate judgment, and decision-making skills.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• Design strategies for enterprise database systems and set standards for operations, programming, and security.
• Design and construct large relational databases. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality
• Admiration of Oracle Databases supporting high volume transactional databases
• Performing updates to versions and upgrade to Oracle Database and Database Servers
• Develop PL/SQL and automation scripts for performing database management tasks.
• Help the Task Lead and Project managers in planning. Work with program and technical staff in all aspects of daily work
• Fully engaged in the implementation of a DevOps practices for supporting IT
• Responsible for operational availability of all the systems hosted on the infrastructure
• Support information assurance process in a technical role by complying with technical controls, technical checklists etc.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• US Citizen with DHS Public Trust suitability clearance/EOD
• Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years prior relevant experience, additional years of experience in lieu of degree
• 3 years’ experience with Oracle systems administration support for large-scale environments.
• 3 years’ experience installing and configuring Oracle databases
• Working knowledge of advanced Oracle 11 and 12 features such as RAC and Automatic Storage Management (ASM)
• 3 years’ experience writing scripts with a scripting language
• Experience with Oracle on VMs
• Some experience on premise to AWS migrations
• Working knowledge of data base backup and restore
• Experienced in AWS, AZURE, Google Cloud Services, and other Cloud environments
• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps practices and ITIL processes

• Experience with any DHS agencies or entities

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.