Job Requirements Huntsville, AL Top Secret Polygraph not specified Career Level not specified $145,000 - $180,000 Job Description Senior Oracle Database Administrator (SME - RAC / Exadata / Supercluster)

Location:

Huntsville, AL (100% On-Site)

Clearance:

Active Top Secret required Overview We are seeking a Senior Oracle Database Administrator (SME) to support enterprise database infrastructure within a highly secure, mission-critical federal environment. This role will focus on managing large-scale, high-availability Oracle database systems, including clustered and engineered systems, ensuring performance, resilience, and security across complex environments. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Oracle database administration, including RAC and engineered platforms, and has experience supporting high-performance, distributed systems. Key Responsibilities Administer and maintain enterprise Oracle database environments, including clustered and high-availability systems Design, configure, and support Oracle RAC and engineered systems (e.g., Exadata or similar platforms) Monitor and optimize database performance, availability, and scalability across large-scale systems Perform database installations, upgrades, patching, and migrations Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies, ensuring business continuity Troubleshoot and resolve complex database and system performance issues Implement and maintain database security controls, including access management and compliance requirements Support data integrity, consistency, and reliability across enterprise applications Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and engineering teams to support database integration and system performance Advanced Responsibilities Lead database architecture and design efforts for high-performance, distributed database environments Provide subject matter expertise on RAC clustering, storage optimization, and engineered systems Develop and enforce database standards, policies, and best practices Support capacity planning, performance tuning, and system optimization strategies Evaluate and recommend new database technologies, tools, and solutions Assist with system accreditation, security compliance, and audit requirements Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and operational procedures Support DevOps and automation efforts, including scripting and deployment pipelines where applicable Required Qualifications Active Top Secret clearance Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, OR equivalent experience 8+ years of experience in Oracle database administration Strong experience with Oracle RAC environments Experience supporting large-scale, high-availability database systems Experience with performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting Oracle databases Experience with backup and recovery tools (e.g., RMAN) and disaster recovery solutions Familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems Strong understanding of database security, patching, and lifecycle management Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills Preferred Qualifications Experience with engineered systems such as Oracle Exadata or Supercluster environments Experience supporting data-intensive or mission-critical applications Familiarity with automation, scripting, or infrastructure-as-code practices Experience working in secure, compliance-driven federal environments Exposure to cloud-integrated database environments or hybrid architectures What Makes a Strong Candidate Deep expertise in Oracle RAC and high-availability database architectures Ability to operate at both hands-on technical and architectural SME levels Strong focus on system performance, reliability, and scalability Comfortable working in high-security, mission-critical environments Ability to collaborate across infrastructure, application, and engineering teams group id: kforcecx Apply now