Job Requirements
Huntsville, AL
Top Secret Polygraph not specified
Career Level not specified
$145,000 - $170,000
Job Description
Senior Oracle Database Administrator (SME – RAC / Exadata / Supercluster)
Location: Huntsville, AL (100% On-Site)
Clearance: Active Top Secret required
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Oracle Database Administrator (SME) to support enterprise database infrastructure within a highly secure, mission-critical federal environment. This role will focus on managing large-scale, high-availability Oracle database systems, including clustered and engineered systems, ensuring performance, resilience, and security across complex environments.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Oracle database administration, including RAC and engineered platforms, and has experience supporting high-performance, distributed systems.
Key Responsibilities
Administer and maintain enterprise Oracle database environments, including clustered and high-availability systems
Design, configure, and support Oracle RAC and engineered systems (e.g., Exadata or similar platforms)
Monitor and optimize database performance, availability, and scalability across large-scale systems
Perform database installations, upgrades, patching, and migrations
Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies, ensuring business continuity
Troubleshoot and resolve complex database and system performance issues
Implement and maintain database security controls, including access management and compliance requirements
Support data integrity, consistency, and reliability across enterprise applications
Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and engineering teams to support database integration and system performance
Advanced Responsibilities
Lead database architecture and design efforts for high-performance, distributed database environments
Provide subject matter expertise on RAC clustering, storage optimization, and engineered systems
Develop and enforce database standards, policies, and best practices
Support capacity planning, performance tuning, and system optimization strategies
Evaluate and recommend new database technologies, tools, and solutions
Assist with system accreditation, security compliance, and audit requirements
Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and operational procedures
Support DevOps and automation efforts, including scripting and deployment pipelines where applicable
Required Qualifications
Active Top Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, OR equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in Oracle database administration
Strong experience with Oracle RAC environments
Experience supporting large-scale, high-availability database systems
Experience with performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting Oracle databases
Experience with backup and recovery tools (e.g., RMAN) and disaster recovery solutions
Familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems
Strong understanding of database security, patching, and lifecycle management
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with engineered systems such as Oracle Exadata or Supercluster environments
Experience supporting data-intensive or mission-critical applications
Familiarity with automation, scripting, or infrastructure-as-code practices
Experience working in secure, compliance-driven federal environments
Exposure to cloud-integrated database environments or hybrid architectures
What Makes a Strong Candidate
Deep expertise in Oracle RAC and high-availability database architectures
Ability to operate at both hands-on technical and architectural SME levels
Strong focus on system performance, reliability, and scalability
Comfortable working in high-security, mission-critical environments
Ability to collaborate across infrastructure, application, and engineering teams
Location: Huntsville, AL (100% On-Site)
Clearance: Active Top Secret required
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Oracle Database Administrator (SME) to support enterprise database infrastructure within a highly secure, mission-critical federal environment. This role will focus on managing large-scale, high-availability Oracle database systems, including clustered and engineered systems, ensuring performance, resilience, and security across complex environments.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Oracle database administration, including RAC and engineered platforms, and has experience supporting high-performance, distributed systems.
Key Responsibilities
Administer and maintain enterprise Oracle database environments, including clustered and high-availability systems
Design, configure, and support Oracle RAC and engineered systems (e.g., Exadata or similar platforms)
Monitor and optimize database performance, availability, and scalability across large-scale systems
Perform database installations, upgrades, patching, and migrations
Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies, ensuring business continuity
Troubleshoot and resolve complex database and system performance issues
Implement and maintain database security controls, including access management and compliance requirements
Support data integrity, consistency, and reliability across enterprise applications
Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and engineering teams to support database integration and system performance
Advanced Responsibilities
Lead database architecture and design efforts for high-performance, distributed database environments
Provide subject matter expertise on RAC clustering, storage optimization, and engineered systems
Develop and enforce database standards, policies, and best practices
Support capacity planning, performance tuning, and system optimization strategies
Evaluate and recommend new database technologies, tools, and solutions
Assist with system accreditation, security compliance, and audit requirements
Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and operational procedures
Support DevOps and automation efforts, including scripting and deployment pipelines where applicable
Required Qualifications
Active Top Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, OR equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in Oracle database administration
Strong experience with Oracle RAC environments
Experience supporting large-scale, high-availability database systems
Experience with performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting Oracle databases
Experience with backup and recovery tools (e.g., RMAN) and disaster recovery solutions
Familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems
Strong understanding of database security, patching, and lifecycle management
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with engineered systems such as Oracle Exadata or Supercluster environments
Experience supporting data-intensive or mission-critical applications
Familiarity with automation, scripting, or infrastructure-as-code practices
Experience working in secure, compliance-driven federal environments
Exposure to cloud-integrated database environments or hybrid architectures
What Makes a Strong Candidate
Deep expertise in Oracle RAC and high-availability database architectures
Ability to operate at both hands-on technical and architectural SME levels
Strong focus on system performance, reliability, and scalability
Comfortable working in high-security, mission-critical environments
Ability to collaborate across infrastructure, application, and engineering teams
group id: kforcecx
We offer roles across all three clearance levels: Confidential, Secret and Top Secret. With a Top Secret Facilities clearance, a proven subcontractor track record and a deep understanding of agencies across Defense, Intelligence, Homeland, Justice and Federal Civilian Sectors, Kforce brings more than 20 years of experience to supporting critical missions at federal, state and local levels.
