Job Description
Seeking an experienced Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Application Database Administrator (DBA) to support client systems operating within the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) environment. The candidate will manage, maintain, and optimize databases and Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) based applications while ensuring system reliability, security, and compliance with federal IT policies.
This role requires extensive experience with Oracle databases, Oracle E-Business Suite (R12 and higher), and Oracle Cloud Identity Services (IDCS/ICS Federation), along with a deep understanding of OCI database administration, patching, and migration operations.
The OCI Application DBA will play a critical role in supporting HHS’s modernization and cloud adoption strategy, ensuring secure, performant, and compliant database services for mission-critical applications.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Database Administration & Maintenance
• Administer, monitor, and maintain Oracle Database Servers, RAC/Grid infrastructure, and E-Business Suite databases in OCI.
• Perform database performance tuning, optimization, and capacity management to ensure high availability and efficiency.
• Manage backup and recovery operations using RMAN, ensuring data resilience and disaster recovery readiness.
• Conduct database patching, cloning, and refreshing activities for development, testing, and production environments.
• Implement and maintain database security, user roles, and privileges consistent with HHS and federal security requirements (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53).
Cloud Integration & Identity Management
• Integrate and support Oracle Identity Cloud Service (IDCS/ICS Federation) for Single Sign-On (SSO) and centralized identity management across HHS enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with security and application teams to configure authentication, federation, and access controls.
• Troubleshoot authentication and authorization issues related to OCI and EBS integrations.
Migrations & Cloud Operations
• Perform database migrations from on-premises Oracle environments to OCI using Data Pump, RMAN, GoldenGate, or equivalent migration tools.
• Support the configuration of OCI Database Systems (DB Systems, Autonomous DB, Exadata Cloud Service) and connectivity within OCI networks.
• Assist with OCI automation, monitoring, and patching through OCI CLI, APIs, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform).
Security & Compliance
• Apply database security best practices, including encryption, auditing, and least privilege access controls.
• Participate in vulnerability remediation, patch compliance verification, and system hardening in alignment with HHS cybersecurity guidelines.
• Ensure continuous compliance with FedRAMP Moderate/High and NIST 800-53 standards.
Collaboration & Documentation
• Collaborate closely with application, functional, and cybersecurity teams to resolve technical issues and implement performance or security improvements.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), configuration management records, and change control documentation.
• Support automation initiatives to streamline database provisioning, patching, and backup tasks.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and post-implementation reviews.
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Required Skills & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of experience as an Oracle Application DBA.
• Hands-on experience with:
o 5 years with Oracle E-Business Suite R12 or higher (application and database tiers).
o 3 years with Oracle Database Server, RAC/Grid Infrastructure, and DBAS environments.
o 2 years with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) database administration.
o 2 years with Oracle Business Intelligence R12 or higher/ Oracle Analytics Cloud
o 2 years with Oracle Identity Cloud Service (IDCS/ICS Federation) and SSO integration.
• Expertise in RMAN backup/recovery, patching, cloning, and performance tuning.
• Experience with on-prem to cloud database migration using Data Pump, RMAN, or GoldenGate.
• Familiarity with federal IT compliance standards (FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) – Database Administrator or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect/Operations certification.
• Experience supporting federal health systems (e.g., HHS, CMS, CDC, NIH, ASPR).
• Experience with Oracle Data Guard, GoldenGate replication, and autonomous database services.
• Proficiency with PL/SQL, Linux/Unix, and OCI CLI scripting.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow, or equivalent ITSM/monitoring tools.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.