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RiVidium Inc. is seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) ? Level 2 to support a mission-critical Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) enterprise IT environment. This position is responsible for the administration, maintenance, optimization, and security of Oracle database environments supporting critical operational systems.
Position Overview
The Oracle DBA will design, develop, implement, and maintain Oracle database environments while ensuring performance, availability, security, and compliance with federal and Department of Defense (DoD) requirements. The successful candidate will leverage expertise in Oracle technologies, cloud platforms, virtualization, Identity and Access Management (IdAM), and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies to support enterprise database operations.
This role requires strong technical expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to support complex IT environments within a highly secure federal setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain Oracle database environments.
- Administer Oracle database components, including database, Cluster Ready Services (CRS), and Oracle Management Service (OMS).
- Utilize Oracle tools and technologies including SQL, PL/SQL, SQL*Plus, and SQL Developer.
- Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies to ensure optimal system performance.
- Develop and maintain database architecture, design, operational, and maintenance documentation.
- Support system release planning, testing, implementation, and lifecycle management activities.
- Perform database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning activities.
- Troubleshoot database issues and provide technical support to end users and development teams.
- Support cloud-hosted database environments across AWS, Azure, and other enterprise platforms.
- Assist with Identity and Access Management (IdAM) implementation and administration.
- Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives and automation efforts.
- Support cybersecurity compliance activities, including RMF, STIG implementation, and NIST requirements.
- Collaborate with system administrators, cybersecurity teams, engineers, and Government stakeholders to ensure mission success.
Minimum Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI clearance required at contract start.
- Minimum eight (8) years of experience supporting enterprise IT environments and current/emerging technologies.
- Experience administering Oracle databases in enterprise environments.
- Strong proficiency with:
- Oracle SQL
- PL/SQL
- SQL*Plus
- Oracle SQL Developer
- Experience with virtualization technologies, including VMware and Hyper-V.
- Experience supporting cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Knowledge of network security, Identity and Access Management (IdAM), and access control principles.
- Experience supporting:
- Microsoft Active Directory (AD)
- Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM)
- LDAP
- PowerShell scripting
- Secure and non-secure network integration
- Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity frameworks, including:
- Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- NIST 800-53
- Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
- Understanding of networking, firewalls, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
- Experience supporting IdAM in cloud environments.
- Experience utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies.
- Must meet DoD 8140 / DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements at contract start.
Required Certifications
- CompTIA Security+ CE (or equivalent certification meeting DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II requirements)
Preferred Qualifications
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or equivalent
- Oracle certifications such as:
- Oracle Certified Associate (OCA)
- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
- Oracle Certified Master (OCM)
- Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DoN), or Law Enforcement (LE) environments.
- Experience supporting Oracle database environments within classified or federal enterprise systems.
- Experience with:
- Oracle RAC
- Oracle ASM
- Oracle Data Guard
- Oracle RMAN
- Oracle 19c
- Experience performing database migrations, performance tuning, and disaster recovery planning in complex enterprise environments.
Why Join RiVidium?
- Support mission-critical national security and law enforcement programs.
- Work with advanced enterprise technologies and cloud platforms.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional growth and certification development opportunities.
- Collaborative and mission-focused environment.
Additional Information
This position is contingent upon contract award.
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Senior Level Oracle Database Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level oracle database administrator job?
Employers at this level expect candidates who have designed and owned enterprise Oracle environments, not just maintained them. Demonstrating experience with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, performance tuning at scale, and cross-functional project leadership gives you a clear edge. Certifications like Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional strengthen your profile, but documented ownership of large, complex environments is what hiring managers prioritize at the senior level.
Which companies hire senior level oracle database administrators?
Companies hiring senior level oracle database administrators right now include Zions Bancorporation, Rividium, and BigBear.ai, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate among large enterprises, government contractors, financial institutions, and healthcare systems that run mission-critical Oracle workloads requiring deep technical oversight.
Are there remote senior level oracle database administrator jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid opportunities are well represented at the senior level. About 50% of senior level oracle database administrator openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting employer confidence in experienced professionals managing production environments without being on-site full time. Fully on-site roles do still exist, particularly in regulated industries and government settings.
What makes an oracle database administrator role senior level?
Senior level oracle database administrator roles are defined by scope and accountability rather than task execution. At this stage, you are expected to architect database solutions, set performance and reliability standards, lead incident response, and mentor junior and mid-level DBAs. You own outcomes across the database environment rather than completing assigned tickets, and you regularly advise stakeholders on technical decisions with real business impact.
Which industries hire the most senior level oracle database administrators?
Senior level oracle database administrator roles concentrate in Banking & Financial Services, Staffing & Recruiting, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors depend on large-scale Oracle deployments for core business operations, driving sustained demand for experienced professionals who can manage performance, availability, and security at an enterprise level.