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Database Engineer

PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
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Job Description

Location: Hybrid- Suitland, MD. Must be able to be onsite, as needed, for program execution in Suitland, MD

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Years’ Experience: 3+ Years of experience.

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Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT related field.

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Clearance: Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance. United States Citizenship is required as part of the eligibility criteria to be able to obtain this type of security clearance.

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Key Skills:

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  • Must have Oracle DBA experience performing tasks that include installation, configuration, patching, backup/recovery, monitoring, and performance tuning.
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  • Must have Oracle APEX experience and PostgreSQL experience.
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  • Direct ETL and data migration experience.
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  • Strong scripting skills with Shell, Python, and/or PowerShell required.
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  • Experience with version control and structured Configuration Management processes using Git based workflows.
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  • Experience supporting databases across on-prem and AWS cloud environments.
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Responsibilities

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  • Perform core Oracle DBA tasks including installation, configuration, patching, backup/recovery, monitoring, and performance tuning.
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  • Support and maintain Oracle APEX environments; basic development or troubleshooting experience is sufficient to optimize Oracle APEX pages, components, forms, and interactive reports.
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  • Develop and maintain scripts (Shell, Python, PowerShell, etc.) to automate operational tasks, improve reliability, and assist in deployments.
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  • Follow strong version control and configuration management practices using Git‑based workflows.
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  • Execute ETL and data migration tasks, including migrations coming from BASS and related systems.
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  • Assist in Oracle‑to‑PostgreSQL modernization efforts, including data model conversion and migration activities.
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  • Collaborate closely with application teams, analysts, and DevOps to maintain stable, high-quality database environments.
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  • Support environments with financial system components and compliance requirements (desired but not required).
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  • Create and maintain documentation, SOPs, and operational runbooks with a high degree of accuracy.
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  • Follow security and compliance best practices for database access, auditing, and data handling.
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  • Maintain procedural and technical documentation in shared knowledge platforms.
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Qualifications

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  • 3+ years of professional experience as an Oracle DBA in production environments.
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  • Bachelor's degree in IT related field.
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  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
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  • Must have Oracle DBA experience performing tasks that include installation, configuration, patching, backup/recovery, monitoring, and performance tuning.
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  • Must have hands-on experience with Oracle APEX.
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  • Strong scripting skills with Shell, Python, and/or PowerShell required.
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  • Experience with version control and structured Configuration Management processes using Git based workflows.
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  • Direct ETL and data migration experience.
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  • Experience supporting or participating in Oracle‑to‑PostgreSQL migration efforts.
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  • Excellent attention to detail and responsiveness in day‑to‑day operations.
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  • Must have strong written and verbal communication.
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  • Experience supporting financial systems or financial data workflows.
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  • Familiarity with PostgreSQL administration or application support.
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  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment tooling (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc).
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  • Experience operating in cloud or hybrid on‑prem/cloud environments (AWS preferred).
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  • Relevant database or cloud certifications.
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