The Role
Administer and support enterprise Oracle, IBM DB2, Oracle E-Business Suite, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL database environments. Responsibilities include installation, upgrades, patching, vulnerability remediation, performance tuning, query optimization, backup and recovery, high-availability support, troubleshooting, and production environment management across Linux, mainframe, and Windows systems. The role also oversees assigned staff and supports mission-critical government programs during overnight and weekend shifts.
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Overview
- Tier One Technologies is seeking a skilled Database Administrator with Oracle and DB2 experience to support our US Government client.
- This contract-to-hire position can be located in Raleigh, NC or Eagan, MN.
- Expected schedule: Thursday – Monday from 11:30 PM EST to 8:30 AM EST.
- SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO RECEIVE IT.
- Perform complex functional activities in support of Oracle RDBMS products and services, IBM DB2, Oracle eBusiness Suite, and Postgres that will include database patching, deployments and troubleshooting.
- Oracle support:
- Upgrade, install, patch, and remediate vulnerabilities in Oracle RDBMS products and services on Linux servers.
- Manage and maintain a complex Oracle RDBMS production environment.
- IBM DB2 Support:
- Install, upgrade, patch, and remediate vulnerabilities in IBM DB2 databases on Mainframe systems, Linux and Windows servers.
- Manage and maintain DB2 production environments including performance tuning and query optimization.
- Troubleshoot and resolve DB2-related issues in high-availability environments
- Oracle eBusiness Suite Support:
- Upgrade, install, patch, and remediate vulnerabilities in Oracle eBusiness Suite applications on Linux servers.
- Ensure the integration and performance of Oracle eBusiness Suite with other systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Oracle eBusiness Suite.
- Work on high-visibility, or mission critical aspects of a given program, and performs all functional duties independently.
- Oversee the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
- A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the degree is not in the applicable field, then 4 additional years of related experience is required.
- 13+ years of experience in database administration, production support, and performance optimization.
- 6+ years of hands-on Oracle production DBA experience, including Oracle RMAN, Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), and Real Application Clusters (RAC).
- 4+ years of IBM DB2 production DBA experience supporting enterprise database environments.
- Proven expertise managing Oracle RDBMS, IBM DB2, Oracle E-Business Suite, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL databases.
- Strong understanding of database architecture, design, performance tuning, query optimization, backup and recovery, and high availability.
- Proficiency in administering databases across Linux, IBM Mainframe, and Microsoft Windows environments.
- Extensive experience supporting and maintaining large-scale, multi-node Oracle RAC environments.
- Hands-on experience installing, configuring, administering, and supporting PostgreSQL database environments.
- Must be flexible and willing to work on-call, overnights and weekends as needed.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be a US Citizen or Permanent US Resident (Green Card Holder).
- Must be able to obtain Public Trust Clearance.
- Be able to pass a drug screening, criminal history, and credit checks.
- Must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
- Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
Skills Required
- Degree from an accredited college or university in the applicable field, or four additional years of related experience if the degree is not applicable
- 13+ years of experience in database administration, production support, and performance optimization
- 6+ years of hands-on Oracle production DBA experience
- Experience with Oracle RMAN, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and Oracle RAC
- 4+ years of IBM DB2 production DBA experience in enterprise database environments
- Expertise managing Oracle RDBMS, IBM DB2, Oracle E-Business Suite, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL databases
- Understanding of database architecture, design, performance tuning, query optimization, backup and recovery, and high availability
- Proficiency administering databases across Linux, IBM Mainframe, and Microsoft Windows environments
- Experience supporting large-scale, multi-node Oracle RAC environments
- Hands-on experience installing, configuring, administering, and supporting PostgreSQL environments
- Willingness to work on-call, overnight, and weekend shifts
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
- Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance
- Must pass drug screening, criminal history, and credit checks
- Must have lived in the United States for the past five years
- Cannot have more than six months of travel outside the United States during the past five years, excluding military service
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The Company
What We Do
Tier One Technologies is a national technical consulting, recruiting, and IT contracting firm serving primarily federal, state, and local government clients. It staffs IT professionals and provides software application management and development, business analysis, quality assurance, systems and network engineering, business intelligence, web services, infrastructure and security management, cybersecurity, and related administrative support for mission-critical work across civilian, defense, intelligence, and security sectors.
