Spalding Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Oracle Database Administrator in Patuxent River, MD.  Spalding Consulting, Inc. is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services.  Spalding Consulting offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Type:Full-Time
Work Site: Patuxent River, MD 
Work Location: Hybrid remote/in-office. Candidates are required to work onsite at Patuxent River 4-5 days per month and must reside within 40 miles of Patuxent River. 

Essential Functions:

• Install, configure, upgrade, and administer Oracle database software. 
• Migrate Oracle databases from on-premises to cloud. 
• Perform routine backups and recovery, including use of Oracle's datapump export and RMAN, integrated into Rubrik management platform. 
• Monitor database information (including statistics on schemas, tables, indexes, and space usage) and auditing (database access, login failures, application usage, and password changes). 
• Perform daily checks of database servers, confirming status of backups, exports, jobs, and storage. 
• Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve database connection and performance issues. 
• Create, modify, and delete database accounts. 
• Monitor and maintain database instances for DoD STIG compliance, apply fixes and mitigations, and maintain checklists. 
• Occasional daily/evening/weekend on-site support for upgrades/patching is required. 
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications and Experience:


Required:

• Database administration (installation, configuration, upgrading, performance turning, etc) experience working with Oracle 19c or above required. 
• Experience setting up and configuring Amazon RDS database instances required. 
• Experience with performance tuning required. 
• Experience migrating databases from on-premises to AWS cloud environments. 
• CompTIA Security+ certification required (must show proof of cert prior to interview). 

Security Clearance:
Must be eligible to obtain a Secret and TS/SSBI clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Education:
AA/AS degree and 3 years relevant experience OR high school diploma and 3+ years’ experience.

Spalding Consulting, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, military status, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local laws. Spalding Consulting, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages minorities, women, disabled, and veterans to apply for job openings within our company.