Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a Oracle Database Administrator in Patuxent River, MD. Spalding, a Saalex Company 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, a Saalex Company offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $115K-$145K (depending on experience)
Work Location: Hybrid remote/in-office (see onsite requirements below).
**Onsite Requirements: Position will require on-site work at Patuxent River, MD 2-3 days per week as part of an onsite rotation schedule. Future on-site/telework requirements/schedules may change as additional client direction is received.
Essential Functions:
- Install, configure, upgrade, and administer Oracle databases, instances, and schemas on-prem and in the AWS cloud.
- Perform routine backups and recovery using datapump export and RMAN integrated into Rubrik.
- Monitor database statistics, tables, indexes, and space usage.
- Perform 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/maintain database DoD STIG compliance, apply fixes and mitigations, and maintain checklists.
- Occasional daily/evening/weekend on-site or telework support for upgrades/ patching is required.
Requirements
Required:
- Database administration (installation, configuration, upgrading, performance turning) experience working with Oracle 19c required.
- Experience with UNIX required (RHEL or Solaris preferred).
- Command line experience with SQL Developer and/or Toad required.
- Experience with performance tuning required.
- CompTIA Security+ certification required (must show proof of cert prior to interview).
- BS/BA degree and 3 years related experience OR AA/AS degree and 7 years related experience OR HS and 9 years related experience required.
Desired:
- Experience setting up and configuring Amazon RDS database instances preferred.
Education:
BS/BA degree and 3 years related experience OR AA/AS degree and 7 years related experience OR HS and 9 years related experience.
Security Clearance:
Active/Interim TS/SSBI clearance OR active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SSBI required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
- Stock Option Plan
Skills Required
- Oracle 19c database administration (installation, configuration, upgrading, performance tuning)
- UNIX experience (RHEL or Solaris preferred)
- Command-line experience with SQL Developer and/or Toad
- Performance tuning experience
- Routine backups and recovery using Data Pump export and RMAN integrated into Rubrik
- Monitor and maintain DoD STIG compliance, apply fixes and mitigations
- Occasional daily/evening/weekend on-site or telework support for upgrades/patching
- CompTIA Security+ certification (must show proof prior to interview)
- Education: BS/BA +3 years OR AA/AS +7 years OR HS +9 years related experience
- Active/Interim TS/SSBI clearance OR active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SSBI
- Experience setting up and configuring Amazon RDS database instances
What We Do
Saalex Corporation is an advanced technology systems integrator and federal services contractor. Founded in 1999, it specializes in engineering, information technology, cybersecurity, and test range operations. The company serves defense, space, and intelligence markets, leveraging AI, automation, and software modernization. As an employee-owned (ESOP) organization, it focuses on delivering mission-critical support and innovative solutions to military and government customers.
